The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Topeka

MISSION:

KANSAS ACTION FOR CHILDREN, INC. IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SHAPING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF KANSAS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY, INC. (NEII) ADVANCES SAFETY AND INNOVATION IN THE BUILDING TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA.

MISSION:

TO SAFEGUARD AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF REAL ESTATE OWNERS AND BUSINESSMEN AS WELL AS PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS IN THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

HCCI COUNSELS AND EDUCATES ALL PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL HOUSING AND FINANCIAL GOALS.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF ITS MEMBER COLLEGES BY RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING PROPERTY TO BE ADMINISTERED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PRIMARILY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE AND ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN KANSAS, AND TO ASSIST SUCH PROGRAMS IN UNDERGRADUATE AND ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN KANSAS, AND TO ASSIST SUCH PROGRAMS IN PERFORMING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF KANSAS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR GENERAL WELFARE AND FUNDING FOR SUCH PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO RAISE ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO ENSURE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE YMCA OF TOPEKA.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DENTAL HEALTH RELATED ISSUES, TO FUND CLINICS PROVIDING DENTAL SERVICES AT A REDUCED COST TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE, AND TO FUND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OR DENTAL RESEARCH.

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOUSING AND STUDY FACILITIES TO 40-60 MEMBERS OF ACACIA FRATERNITY ATTENDING KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY. ALSO FACILITATED SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, AND LEADERSHIP TO THE SAME. THE FRATERNITY CONSISTENTLY RANKS AMONG THE TOP IN ACADEMIC GRADES AT KSU.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SOURCES OF CHARITABLE SUPPORT AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OR SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RELIEF OF THE POOR, DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMICS, ECONOMIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. TO ACCELERATE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND COMMUNITITES IN CREATING HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH CRIME PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

MISSION:

THE AGENCY SUPPORTS THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE OPTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS.

MISSION:

ASSISTING IN THE VARIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FOSTER PARENTS AND CHILD WELFARE STAFF.

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.

MISSION:

BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION IN KEEPING WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS AND MASONIC EXEMPT PURPOSES

MISSION:

HUMANITIES KANSAS PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND IDEAS THAT SHAPE OUR LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE, IMPLEMENT, MANAGE, AND/OR MONITOR ACTION PLANS AND ACTIVITIES WHEREBY SAFE & ADEQUATE HOUSING BECOMES AVAILABLE TO ALL.