The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

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.]

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

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WORLD T.E.A.M. BRINGS ADAPTIVE AND ABLE-BODIED ATHLETES TOGETHER BY EMPOWERING, ENABLING AND ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH INCLUSIVE ATHLETIC EVENTS. WE BELIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE MATTERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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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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SUPPORT FOR THE POOR & EDUCATION ON HOW TO PROVIDE RELIEF.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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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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COMMUNITY-CENTERED PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY.

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WORKING WITH OUR RELATED ORGANIZATION, A BETTER CITY, INC., WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AND THE BOSTON METROPOLITAN REGION, AND OF OTHER URBAN AREAS, BY PARTICIPATING IN THE THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSPORTATION, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.

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 are the organizations whose members are followers of the religious philosophy that originated on the Indian subcontinent and is marked by an outlook that tends to view all forms and theories as aspects of one eternal being and truth; a belief in ahimsa, karma, dharma, samsara and moksha; and the practice of the way of works, the way of knowledge or the way of devotion as the means of release from the round of rebirths.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HIRE STAFF TO WORK WITH UNIONS,LABOR COUNCILS AND WITH THE WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CURRENT SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING CHINESE COMMUNITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE, RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF PEOPLE IN SUCH COMMUNITIES. TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES FOR FULL EQUALITY WITHIN AND WITHOUT SUCH COMMUNITIES TO ELIMINATE RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN MASSACHUSETTS, AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR. TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE WHO SUPPORT SUCH LEGISLATION AND INITIATIVES. TO DEVELOP AND MOBILIZE FINANCIAL, MATERIAL AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THE FOREGOING OBJECTIVES.

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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ART'S MISSION IS TO BE A STRATEGIC PARTNER WITH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO PREVENT AND END THE LONG MISERY OF HOMELESSNESS FOR OUR POOREST NEIGHBORS. OUR STRATEGIES ARE RESEARCH AND DATA DRIVEN, PERFORMANCE-BASED, CONSUMER-CENTRIC, AND RESULTS-ORIENTED. OUR INTENT IS TO DISSEMINATE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT RESULT IN THE ABOLITION OF HOMELESSNESS.

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TO PROVIDE UNION REPRESENTATION TO ITS MEMBERS, TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOUR, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.