The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS WHICH DEVELOP THE PEER LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF TEENAGERS.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST MINORITY STUDENTS TO ENTER CAREERES IN THE FIELDS OF MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET WITH ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER FIELDS, CREATING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDING CAREER EDUCATIONAL ADVICE.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF A MULTICULTURAL VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MISSION:

TO AID IN THE RESEARCH AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION CONCERNING AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ("ALS") BEWTEEN THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF INDIVIDUALS AFFLICTED WITH ALS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate law enforcement associations, advisory councils or other nonprofit community groups that provide advice and direction for police departments; auxiliaries or other community-based organizations that collect and disburse money in aid of injured police officers or in support of local law enforcement activities; and other nonprofit groups that have an interest in law enforcement issues.

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 DETECT, PREVENT AND RESEARCH TAY-SACHS AND ALLIED DISEASES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN THAT ARE LIVING WITH THE DISEASES.

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 AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS ON THE ISLAND OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD.

MISSION:

TO STABILIZE AND REVITALIZE THE EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT WE SERVE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THOSE WHO RESIDE OR WORK HERE. WE AIM TO REDUCE NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT, PRESERVE CURRENT HOUSING STOCK, INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE WELL-MANAGED RENTAL UNITS, PROVIDE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES AND CREATE A SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR ALL. WE SEEK TO FOSTER OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION AMONG THOSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THE GOVERNMENT. WE INVOLVE ALL THAT HAVE AN INTEREST AND ENCOURAGE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES.

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:

TO CORRECT AND PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE FREED AFTER WRONGFUL INCARCERATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

THE MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE FOR EARLY COLLEGE (MA4EC) IS A CROSS-SECTOR COALITION FOCUSED ON SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY COLLEGE IN MASSACHUSETTS TO PROMOTE COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS AND CLOSE EQUITY GAPS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

MISSION:

TO HELP OUR MEMBERS MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE PAPERBOARD PACKAGING INDUSTRY

MISSION:

TO OPERATE CULTURAL ARTS FILM CENTERS AND PERFORMANCE VENUES IN AMHERST, MA.

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:

CAMPUS COMPACT ADVANCES THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY DEEPENING THEIR ABILITY TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY LIFE AND TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR CIVIC AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

MISSION:

TO ADDRESS CONDITIONS AND ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY.TO PROVIDE ON SITE TECH ASSISTANCE,RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SEVICES.PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS,COALITIOMS,PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS,MULTIRACIAL HOUSING COALITIOMNS,SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS.