The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Needham

MISSION:

TO RAISE MONEY TO FUND RESEARCH TO CURE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE WSCC IS DEDICATED TO COMMEMORATING THE ADOPTION OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, RATIFIED IN 1920, PROHIBITING THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS FROM DENYING CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON THE BASIS OF SEX. WSCC PRESENTS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT HIGHLIGHT HISTORY OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS, NOTABLY THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN OF COLOR, WHOSE ROLE IN THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT HAS BEEN LARGELY OVERLOOKED. THE WSCC ALSO PLAYS A LEAD ROLE IN HOSTING STATEWIDE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE COMMEMORATION ACTIVITIES; SERVES AS THE MASSACHUSETTS REPRESENTATIVE ON NATIONAL SUFFRAGE ORGANIZATIONS; WORKS TO CONTINUE ADVOCATING FOR INCREASING VOTER PARTICIPATION AND ADVOCATING FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS.

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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 encourage the effective functioning of government including the administration of public agencies and the actions and decisions of public officials.

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 bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

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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 produce plays.

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THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO TEACH THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF NONVIOLENCE IN THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING DEMOCRACY BY EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT DEMOCRATIC VALUES, PEACE, PLURALISM AND NONVIOLENT CULTURE AND PRACTICE.

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 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:

PROVIDE ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMATEUR ATHLETES

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FORMED IN 1968 AS LOCAL 1706 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COLLECTIVE WORK-RELATED SUPPORT TO MEMBERS AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS AND GIFTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in tennis, badminton, racquet ball, squash, table tennis and other racquet sports. Coaching, access to courts, equipment and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.