The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

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FOUNDED IN 1978, THE MASSACHUSETTS ADULT DAY SERVICES ASSOCIATION(MADSA) IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION,WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHQUALITY ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, PROMOTING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE SERVICE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND SHARING BEST PRACTICES.

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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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 are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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TO CELEBRATE, ENCOURAGE AND FURTHER WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION AND ADVANCEMENT IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE CREATION OF SUITABLE COMMEMORATIONS OF SUCH PARTICIPATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS TO PURSUE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED CAREERS.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

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HELP "GREEN" BOSTON THROUGH RESTORATION OF PUBLIC SPACES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL, CONSERVATION AND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.

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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 is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

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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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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SVP BOSTON, A GROUP OF DIVERSE, HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS, COLLABORATES WITH CAREFULLY SELECTED BOSTON AREA NON-PROFITS BY INVESTING THEIR TIME, SKILLS, AND MONEY TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THESE NON-PROFITS TO DELIVER MEANINGFUL SOCIAL IMPACT. IN ITS COMBINATION OF FUNDING AND VOLUNTEERING, SVP BOSTON PROVIDES A UNIQUE, TARGETED, AND HIGHLY LEVERAGED PHILANTHROPIC FUNDING SOURCE TO THE BOSTON AREA NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY, WHILE ALSO ENABLING ITS GRANT RECIPIENTS TO ACCESS STRATEGIC-LEVEL VOLUNTEERS, ADVICE, CONTACTS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES.IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER EXPERTISE TO CAREFULLY SELECTED BOSTON AREA NONPROFITS, SVP BOSTON ALSO SEEKS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY IN THE BOSTON AREA BY EDUCATING ITS PARTNERS TO BE INFORMED, EFFECTIVE, LIFE-LONG PHILANTHROPISTS. AS SUCH, SVP BOSTON IS A CATALYST FOR CHARITABLE GIVING AND FOR MAKING CHARITABLE GIFTS MORE EFFECTIVELY IN THE BOSTON 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 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 administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR.