The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Waltham

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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 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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TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE AND GUIDANCE, WITH COMPASSION AND PRESERVING DIGNITY, TO JEWISH INDIVIDUALS IN GREATER BOSTON AND OTHER PARTS OF MASSACHUSETTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS AND FOOD INSECURITY.

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RESEARCH STUDIES CONDUCTED BY THE CENTER FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EYE DISEASE, SPECIFICALLY: GLAUCOMA, CATARACT, MACULAR DEGENERATION, LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY AND DISEASES OF THE RETINA AND CORNEA. THE OPHTHALMOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, OVERSEEN BY THE CENTER, IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLED MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINICIANS. IN ADDITION TO RESEARCH AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES, THE CENTER SUPPORTS PRO BONO EYE CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD TREATMENT. CERE ALSO SUPPORTS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NON-VISION RELATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND CHARITABLE CARE.CERE CONDUCTS INTERNATIONAL EYE CLINICS IN REMOTE AREAS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA AND PROVIDES SURGICAL TRAINING TO LOCAL PHYSICIANS. IT ALSO PROVIDES MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INSTRUMENTS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, OR THE FUNDS FOR SUCH ITEMS, TO HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN THESE REMOTE AREAS. CERE ALSO PERFORMS EYE CARE RESEARCH IN SOUTH EAST ASIA.

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TO IMPROVE LIVES BY RAISING AWARENESS OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND IGNITING THE ADVANCEMENT OF LIFE-SAVING SOLUTIONS, AND THROUGH OUR CARES FUND, TO SUPPORT ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES IMPACTED BY UNFORESEEN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

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MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 788 UNION MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in television productions and broadcast, including producers of public television, cable television, community access television, broadcasting in schools, and interactive television.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE REGULAR MEETINGS AND EVENTS FEATURING PRESENTATION BY LEADING AUTHORITIES ON CRITICAL ISSUES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF TECHNICAL INTEREST TO THE BIOTECHNOLOGY, PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICES INDUSTRIES.

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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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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COMMONWEALTH CARES PROVIDES CONTRIBUTIONS OF TIME, TALENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A WIDE RANGE OF PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AIMED AT RELIEVING HUMAN SUFFERING, PROMOTING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND SUSTAINING AND PROTECTING OUR PLANET'S RESOURCES.

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SOCIAL CLUB FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, THEIR AUXILIARY AND JUNIOR GIRL MEMBERS.

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TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR PRODUCTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH EDUCATION

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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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ASSISTING MEMBER CLUBS WITH EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF HORTICULTURE, LANDSCAPE AND FLORAL DESIGN, GARDENING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND SCHOOLS.

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MANAGING AN URBAN COMMUNITY FARM ACCORDING TO ORGANIC STANDARDS, RUNNING A HUNGER RELEAF FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, EDUCATING YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE LAND MANAGEMENT.

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TO PROVIDE WELFARE AND DEATH BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF WALTHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT A MEMBERSHIP OF 259 CURRENT AND PAST POLICE MEMBERS

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THE MISSION OF HILLEL AT BRANDEIS, INC. IS TO INSPIRE EVERY JEWISH STUDENT TO MAKE AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO JEWISH LIFE, LEARNING AND ISRAEL. BRANDEIS HILLEL ENGAGES STUDENTS IN AN ARRAY OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SHABBAT MEALS AND SERVICES, HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES; CULTURAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING JEWISH THEATER, MUSIC AND ARTS; AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, INCLUDING JEWISH STUDY, LECTURES, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS.