The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

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The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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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.

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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.

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TO EVALUATE, IDENTIFY AND TO ACQUIRE BY GIFT OR PURCHASE, UNDERDEVELOPED LAND OF ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OR NATURAL BEAUTY.

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SCHOOL HEALTH LINK, INCORPORATED IS DEVOTED TO KEEPING THE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED IN LEARNING BY PROVIDING LOW-COST, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES.

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THE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO THEIR MEMBERS & BENEVOLENCE TO ITS COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

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GROWTH DIMENSIONS PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BOONE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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THEY ARE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL POPULACE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LOCAL ORCHARDS AND HORTICULTURE IN GENERAL; TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS AND CHARITIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDRAISE; TO PROVIDE THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN A PUBLIC EVENT; TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS; TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL INTERACTION AND COOPERATION; AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITABLE, GOVERNMENTAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THROUGH INVESTMENT IN FACILITIES AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

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TO PROMOTE LASTING AND ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO FOSTER HIGHER STANDARDS OF INTELLECTUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF ITS CHAPTER MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL MILIEU OF THE COLLEGE WHERE ITS CHAPTER OF CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY IS ESTABLISHED; AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT IN LIFE OF ITS COLLEGIATE MEMBERS.

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PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND GARDENS IN A UNIQUE URBAN SETTING

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THE MISSION OF THE C.H.A.M.P.S. MALE MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE EMPOWER AND EXPOSE AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND LATINO YOUNG MEN BEYOND THE FOUR WALLS OF THE SCHOOL IN ORDER TO HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS. C.H.A.M.P.S. MALE MENTORING PROGRAM ENVISIONS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY YOUNG MAN BY DEVELOPING THEIR MINDSETS THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT CONVERSATIONS AND INTERACTIONS THAT WILL HELP THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND HABITS NECESSARY TO NAVIGATE LIFE IN A POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE WAY.

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PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CHAPLAINCY SERVICES AND OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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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DEVELOP/PRESENT CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TRAINING COURSES ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE.

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ENHANCING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCES

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The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.