The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

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 RAISE FUNDS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE JIMMY FUND AT DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE FOR ITS USE IN CONNECTION WITH RESEARCH, TREATMENT, CURE OF AND EDUCATION ABOUT CANCER.

MISSION:

THE CLUB PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, HEALTH, VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITES TO OVER 500 BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 6 TO 18 THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT AS WELL AS OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL SERVICES TO A RELATED ENTITY, EDGAR P. BENJAMIN HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC., A NON-PROFIT SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER IN ROXBURY, 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:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND PROVIDE EDUCATION RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL RESOUCES OF THE IPSWICH RIVER WATERSHED.

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TO PROVIDE PSYCHOANALYTIC EDUCATION, CLINICAL TRAINING, AND RESEARCH SKILLS TO A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS.

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CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.

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TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND NEEDY VETERANS.

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:

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:

MASC IS A MEMBER-DRIVEN ASSOCIATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL LEADERS IN THEIR INCREASINGLY COMPLEX GOVERNANCE ROLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

MISSION:

AT CANTATA SINGERS, WE RAISE OUR VOICES TOGETHER IN SONG, BRINGING ARTISTRY TO AN ENDURING TRADITION THAT HAS LONG CULTIVATED RELATIONSHIPS, SHAPED CULTURE, AND FOSTERED MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.THROUGH MUSIC MAKING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING, WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, AND IDENTITIES TO ENGAGE WITH OTHERS IN WAYS THAT UPLIFT, INSPIRE, AND HELP THEM FEEL THAT THEIR STORIES ARE BEING HEARD.CHORAL MUSIC OFFERS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES TO EXPLORE TOGETHER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN. OUR PROGRAMMING HONORS THE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES THAT COMPRISE OUR WORLD, ACKNOWLEDGING THAT WHEN WE BETTER UNDERSTAND OUR SHARED HUMANITY, WE

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WITH ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST CALIBER OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION PROGRAM THAT FOSTER A LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF MUSIC.

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 ORDER OF ELKS IS A BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVICE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES. ITS MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS TO PROVIDE 35 APARTMENT UNITS OF LOW INCOME HOUSING TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS IN THE WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AREA.

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PROSTATE HEALTH AWARENESS THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE PROSTATE HEALTH EDUCATION ARAWENESS AMONG MEN AT HIGH RISK FOR PROSTATE CANCER IN THE USA. FOCUSING ON ELIMINATING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN

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FRAXAS MISSION IS TO FIND EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR FRAGILE X SYNDROME.