The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Winchester

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF WINCHESTER HOSPITAL IS "TO CARE. TO HEAL. TO EXCEL." THIS ETHOS PROVIDES EACH AND EVERY STAFF MEMBER WITH CLEAR EXPECTATIONS, PROMOTING TEAMWORK AND RESPECT WHILE ENSURING SAFETY, QUALITY AND EMPATHY FOR PATIENTS. WINCHESTER HOSPITAL'S SUCCESS IS BASED ON THIS SHARED COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. THE HOSPITAL AND ITS STAFF TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING AN EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE, PROVIDING SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY, COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE AND ACCESS TO TERTIARY CARE IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH ITS AFFILIATES IN THE BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH NETWORK WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE HOSPITAL'S PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.

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The goal of this organization is to provide housing or shelter services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

WITH ITS COLLECTION OF BOOKS, TAPES, AND DVDS FOR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, THE CENTER OFFERS COURSES, BOOK READINGS AND DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES, COOKING AND WINE CLASSES, ART EXHIBITS, CONCERTS, AND LIBRARY AND TRANSLATION SERVICES IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE.

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A PRIVATE CLUB FOCUSED ON ESTABLISHING A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN AND ENJOYMENT OF VARIOUS PHYSICAL EXERCISES AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.

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TEACHING OUR CHILDREN THE VALUES OF FITNESS, TEAM WORK, AND FAIR PLAY.

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TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS BY CREATING A BROAD RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES WHICH ALLOW AND ENCOURAGE EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL. IT CREATES SCHOOLS THAT OFFER DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS CHARACTERIZED BY VARIED LEARNING METHODOLOGIES TARGETED TO SPECIFIC STUDENT POPULATIONS. EACH REPRESENTS AN EFFORT TO TRANSFORM LEARNING BY OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT CONSTITUTE THE RIGHT FIT FOR ITS UNIQUE SET OF STUDENTS. SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 400 STUDENTS FROM THE GREATER BOSTON AREA ANNUALLY.

MISSION:

WINCHESTER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. (FOUNDATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN DECEMBER 1997 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF CULTIVATING ONGOING DONOR SUPPORT OF WINCHESTER HOSPITAL (HOSPITAL). SINCE ITS CREATION, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT VEHICLE FOR CHARITABLE GIVING TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL AND THE COMMUNITY HAS RESPONDED POSITIVELY THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN THE HOSPITAL. FUNDS RAISED BY THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL'S GENERAL OPERATIONS, CAPITAL NEEDS AND CRITICAL PROGRAMS, ALL IN FURTHERANCE OF BOTH THE FOUNDATION'S AND THE HOSPITAL'S MISSIONS.DURING THE FISCAL PERIOD COVERED BY THIS FILING, BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH (BILH) SERVED AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WINCHESTER HOSPITAL (WINCHESTER), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (BIDMC), MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL (MAH), NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL (NEBH), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL -- MILTON, INC. (MILTON), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL -- NEEDHAM, INC. (NEEDHAM), BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL -- PLYMOUTH, INC. (PLYMO

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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:

ACERA SCHOOLS, INC. (THE "SCHOOL") PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS K THROUGH 8TH GRADE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH UNBOUNDED ACCESS TO LEARNING, OFFERING ACCELERATED STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY NOT AGE. THE COMMUNITY OF THE SCHOOL LEARNS, DISCOVERS, AND EXPLORES AT A PACE APPROPRIATE TO EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE MOTIVATION AND POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD, THROUGH PATHWAYS OF SCIENCE, CREATIVITY, AND LEADERSHIP. BY FOSTERING THE CHARACTER, KNOWLEDGE, AND TALENTS OF HIGH ABILITY STUDENTS, THE SCHOOL ACTIVATES THINKERS AND INNOVATORS CAPABLE OF LEADING POSITIVE CHANGE.

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.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF WINCHESTER SENIOR CITIZENS, TO CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT WINCHESTER SENIOR CITIZENS AND TO DO AND PERFORM ANY AND ALL ACTS THAT MAY BE DONE LAWFULLY BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE IN THE WINCHESTER COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

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TO PROMOTE THE FURTHERANCE OF SAILING THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND RACING.

MISSION:

THIS TRUST WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WINCHESTER SENIORS ASSOCIATION TO OWN AND MAINTAIN A BUILDING FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES.

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:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS & 5 MONTHS TO CHILDREN AGES 6 YEARS OLD. THE MONTESSORI CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE IDEA THAT PRESCHOOL CHILDREN HAVE AN "ABSORBENT MIND," ABLE TO INCORPORATE LESSONS BY ACTIVE INTERACTION WITH THE PREPARED ENVIRONMENT, LEARNING MATERIALS AND MULTI-AGED PEERS. THE CLASSROOM IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR DISTINCT AREAS: PRACTICAL LIFE, SENSORIAL, MATHEMATICS AND LANGUAGE.