The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Indiana

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LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT'S (LRWP) MISSION IS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT WETLANDS IN THE HISTORIC WATERSHED OF THE LITTLE RIVER, A MAJOR TRIBUTARY OF THE WABASH RIVER, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF WETLANDS AND OTHER NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS. LRWP PROTECTS 1,300 ACRES OF RESTORED AND NATURAL HABITAT INCLUDING WETLANDS, FORESTED WETLANDS, SEDGE MEADOWS AND PRAIRIES. IT PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP CARE OF ITS FOUR WETLAND NATURE PRESERVES IN ALLEN COUNTY: ARROWHEAD MARSH, ARROWHEAD PRAIRIE, EAGLE MARSH (756 ACRES) IS "THE LARGEST INLAND URBAN WETLAND RESTORATION IN THE U.S.", BUTTONBUSH BOTTOMS, AND IN HUNTINGTON THE LITTLE RIVER LANDING PRESERVE. LRWP ALSO WORK WITH PROPERTY OWNERS WHO WISH TO CONSERVE THEIR LAND, AND LRWP HOLDS A 140 NATURAL ACRES IN A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. WETLANDS BENEFIT NEARBY COMMUNITIES AND AREAS DOWNSTREAM BY ENHANCING FLOOD CONTROL, CLEANSING GROUNDWATER, AND OFFERING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. BIRD WATCHING, HIKING, A

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AT LIRIO WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP TO THE MAXIMUM OF HIS/HER POTENTIAL. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES, WE OFFER PROGRESSIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLING CONDITIONS THAT NURTURE THEIR TALENTS AND SKILLS TO BECOME FULL PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

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KIWANIS YOUTH PROGRAMS IS A SUBSIDIARY OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL AND EXISTS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, BUILD CHARACTER AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP.

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PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO SHERIFFS AND DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC.

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PROVIDE HOUSING, LEADERSHIP AND BROTHERHOOD TO ACTIVE CHAPTER MEMBERS WHILE ATTENDING INDIANA UNIVERSITY.

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THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO OFFER GIRLS RESIDING WITH IN ITS JURISDICTION (ELEVEN COUNTY AREA) AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM, MOVEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IS TO BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE AND TO THAT END DEVELOP, MANAGE, AND MAINTAIN GIRL SCOUTING THROUGHOUT THE AREA OF ITS JURISDICTION, IN SUCH MANNER AND SUBJECT TO SUCH LIMITATIONS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND BY THE TERMS OF THE CHARTER GRANTED TO THIS CORPORATION BY GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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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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TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND PROVIDE FUNDS AND/OR PROPERTY, AND TO RECEIVE GIFTS, BEQUESTS, AND MEMORIALS FOR SECURING, MAINTAINING, AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTION OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ANY PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: A) ADVANCEMENT OF BELIEF IN AND UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY AND OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP, B) ADVANCEMENT OR PROVISION OF CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC EDUCATION, C) ADVANCEMENT OF SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PHYSICAL HEALTH, D) RELIEF OF SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PHYSICAL SUFFERING, AND E) PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

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A COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF A "ONE CALL SYSTEM" FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO CALL PRIOR TO EXCAVATION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE TO UTILITY COMPANY PLANT PROPERTY.

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ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED STRIVES TO ERADICATE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION IN CENTRAL INDIANA. THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE RIGHT OF ALL PERSONS TO LIVE IN A LOVING, CARING, SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRIONMENT.

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TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO K-12 STUDENTS

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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 UEA IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO BENEFIT, PERFORM, AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BY (1) PERFORMING AND DISCHARGING THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION FOR THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM BY RETAINING AND ATTRACTING BUSINESSES TO THE ZONE AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ZONE RESIDENTS; AND, (2) PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN AND AROUND THE CITY.

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THE RANDOLPH COUNTY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES CHILDREN, MEN AND WOMEN AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND A STRONGER COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP, BY PROMOTING THE GOALS OF DEVELOPING SELF WORTH, CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, HOLISTIC HEALTH, APPRECIATION OF DIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORTS OUR EFFORTS TO MAKE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION, VALUES AND GOALS.

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LEGACY PROPERTIES OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HANCOCK COUNTY, INC. ("LEGACY PROPERTIES") SHALL SERVE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HANCOCK COUNTY, INC. ("FOUNDATION") FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING GIFTS OF AND/OR PURCHASING REAL ESTATE OR OTHER ASSETS. LEGACY PROPERTIES SHALL SELL, KEEP AND/OR MANAGE SAID REAL ESTATE OR OTHER ASSETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING THE CHARITABLE MISSION AND PROGRAMS 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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BLACK MEN GIVING REAL TIME TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

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TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.