The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

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THE SHAWN THORNTON FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO HELPING FIND CURES FOR DISEASES CLOSE TO SHAWN'S HEART, SPECIFICALLY, PARKINSON'S AND CANCER. THE FOUNDATION WILL WORK TOWARDS THIS MISSION BY RAISING AWARENESS, FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND HELPING TO RELIEVE THE BURDEN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a variety of personal social services or which offer personal social services not specified below.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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THE MISSION OF ME2 ORCHESTRA IS TO ERASE THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES AND INSPIRING PERFORMANCES.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of specifically named diseases and conditions. Use this code for named diseases not specified below.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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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 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 help people prepare for, find, secure and retain suitable employment.

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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 focus on influencing public policy within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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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 Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area.

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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 provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.