The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

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TO PROTECT THE LAND AND WATER RESOURCES OF NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS BY PRESERVING THE FARMS, FORESTS, AND LANDSCAPES THAT DEFINE THE CHARACTER OF THE REGION.

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TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR MINISTERIES WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER.

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WE BUILD OUR POWER AS MOTHERS TO ENSURE A LIVABLE CLIMATE FOR ALL CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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PROVIDER OF GOVERNMENT (HUD) SUDSIDIZED HOUSING FOR MENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS.

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LIVING IN FREEDOM TOGETHER, INC. ("LIFT") IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ENDING THE SEX TRADE. OUR MISSION IS TO END SYSTEMS OF PROSTITUTION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUALITY MODEL.

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THE PROGRAM ON INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS (PIFS) IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT HOSTS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIA, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS THAT FOSTER DIALOGUE AND PROMOTE EDUCATION ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM. PIFS ALSO SUPPORTS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ON THESE ISSUES.

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THE YARD SUPPORTS ARTISTS IN BOTH THEIR CREATIVE PROCESSES AND SOCIAL INSTRUMENTALITY THROUGH PAID RESEARCH RESIDENCY, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, AND LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACROSS ALL AGES AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD, AND IN BROAD APPLICATION TO NEW ENGLAND AND THE NATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for high school students from foreign countries to live with an approved family in the United States and attend an American high school for one semester or one year in exchange for American students living and attending school in their country during the same period of time.

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PROGRAMS: FREEDOM HOUSE OFFERS HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH HELP STUDENTS THRIVE, CREATE, EXPLORE, CHALLENGE AND GROW. FREEDOM HOUSE CREATED THE PREPARING URBAN STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION PUSH PROGRAM TOLIFE TIME EARNINGS OF YOUNG PEOPLE, THEREBY REDUCING POVERTY, AND TO CREATE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR EMPLOYABILITY. GLOBAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH ONLINE AND CLASSROOM EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SECURE, NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. PUSH HIGH SCHOOL: A COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM EMBEDDED IN SELECT BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BPS HIGH SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDES COACHING, WORKSHOPS, AND GUIDANCE TO 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, PUSH HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTES COLLEGE-GOING CULTURES AT THE SCHOOLS, AND OFFERS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

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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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GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY THE TOWN OF GROTON MASSACHUSETTS.

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PROVIDE AND PROMOTE HUMANE ANIMAL WELFARE TO PETS IN NEED.

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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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SAFE PASSAGE IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A WORLD FREE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RELATIONSHIP ABUSE. WE SUPPORT SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY, AND ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE.

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OPEN TABLES MISSION IS TO END HUNGER IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD IN WAYS THAT RESPECT THE DIGNITY AND DIVERSITY OF THOSE SERVED. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD CHOICES IN OUR PANTRY AND MEAL PROGRAMS AND BY ENGAGING A TEAM OF DIVERSE, COMMITTED, AND PASSIONATE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. WE BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE HUNGRY. WE RECOGNIZE THAT ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND GENDER INEQUALITY ARE THE MAIN DRIVERS OF FOOD INSECURITY. WE WELCOME OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WITH COMPASSION AND RESPECT. WE STRIVE TO END HUNGER BY ADDRESSING WITH OUR PARTNERS THE SYSTEMIC CAUSES AND IMMEDIATE IMPACTS OF FOOD INSECURITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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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.

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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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GREENWOOD MUSIC CAMP AIMS TO PROMOTE THE MUSICAL, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN A SUPPORTIVE, FAMILY-LIKE COMMUNITY. RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNAL WORK ACTIVITIES, AND SHARED MEALS IN A RURAL SETTING ARE ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE GREENWOOD EXPERIENCE.