The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Riverwoods

MISSION:

THE CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING EXISTS SO THAT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES CAN BE FULLY INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY, ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS AND ENJOY A GOOD QUALITY LIFE.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

COLLEGE BOUND OPPORTUNITIES (CBO) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS OF LIMITED MEANS AND WHOSE CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS MAY POSE BARRIERS TO GAIN ENTRY INTO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. CBO ASSISTS THEM IN IDENTIFYING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND IN GUIDING THEM TOWARD THE SUCCESSFUL COOMPLETION OF THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE.

MISSION:

THE NORTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS DEERFIELD, GLENVIEW AND RIVERWOODS PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI PROGRAMS WITH A CULTURALLY INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE TO CHILDREN ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL PICKLEBALL TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION IS TO CERTIFY AND ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE PICKLEBALL TEACHING PROFESSION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF, AND EDUCATION REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER IN YOUTH AND ADULTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in tennis, badminton, racquet ball, squash, table tennis and other racquet sports. Coaching, access to courts, equipment and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to operate learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.