The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Needham

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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 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 interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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THE PARENT TEACHER COUNCIL WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT THE SCHOOL TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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HELP POOR CHILDREN IN ECUADOR WITH MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

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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 provide acreage and facilities for a broad range of recreational and fitness activities, sports and games.

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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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TO ADVANCE THE ASSET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY IN BOSTON AND MASSACHUSETTS AND THEREBY TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE ECONOMY OF BOSTON AND MASSACHUSETTS; TO ADVOCATE FAIR AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC POLICIES AFFECTING THE INTERESTS OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ASSET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY AND THEIR EMPLOYEES; TO INCULATE JUST AND EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES IN THE INDUSTRY, AND; TO ACQUIRE, POSESS AND DISSEMINATE USEFUL INFORMATION TO AND FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY; AND GENERALLY TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ASSET MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES AND THE PROSPERITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

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The goal of this organization is to seek to ensure the broad participation of community residents in government decision making and the political process.

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The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

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SUPPORT, PROMOTE, PUBLICIZE, STRENGTHEN AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES OF THE AL-ROWWAD CULTURAL AND THEATRE TRAINING CENTER, OR ANY SUCCESSOR ORGANIZATION HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PURPOSE, IN OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE AIDA REFUGEE CAMP, IN BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK, PALESTINE, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE ENRICHMENT FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF DEPRIVATION AND OFTEN VIOLENCE, THUS ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO BE PROMOTERS OF PEACE NOTWITHSTANDING THEIR DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area.

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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 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 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 provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.