The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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 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 ADVAITA MEDITATION CENTER IS A VOLUNTEER-RUN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL INQUIRY. SINCE 1970 THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS FROM THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND HAVE EXPLORED HOW TO LIVE MORE CONSCIOUSLY AND JOYFULLY IN THE MIDST OF LIFE'S COMPLEXITIES AND CHALLENGES.

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.

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DOC WAYNE IS AN AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT LEADING THE FIELD OF SPORT-BASED THERAPY AND CATALYZING A MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT. WE PROVIDE TRAINING, TOOLS, AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, TRAUMATIC, RACIAL, GENDER, AND CULTURAL-BASED BARRIERS BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL. OUR CLINICIAN-LED CURRICULA PUT SPORT INTO PRACTICE, STRENGTHENING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS IN YOUNG LEARNERS TO BUILD HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. OUR MISSION: TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD AND STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH BY USING REVOLUTIONARY SPORT-BASED THERAPY AND CLINICAL INITIATIVES. OUR VISION: TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH GLOBALLY BY HARNESSING THE POWER OF SPORT-BASED THERAPY.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TAUNTON COMMUNITY ACCESS AND MEDIA OPERATES THE COMMUNITY ACCESS CHANNEL FOR THE LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM. IT ALSO PROVIDES LOCAL PROGRAMMING FOR ALL RESDIENTS OF THE GREATER TAUNTON COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS MEMBERS, ARE TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

MISSION:

TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A MARITIME MUSEUM AND VISITOR HOSPITALITY CENTER NEAR HYANNIS HARBOR, IN HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS, AND TO CONDUCT SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

LALH IS THE LEADING PUBLISHER OF BOOKS THAT ADVANCE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FROM GARDENS AND PARKS TO CITY PLANS. LALH BOOKS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, MOTIVATING STEWARDSHIP OF SIGNIFICANT PLACES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THEY INSPIRE NEW DESIGNS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE.

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:

BSF PROVIDES GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BOSTON SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ANALYZES AND SHARES BOSTON SCHOOL DATA AND INFORMATION OF THE PUBLIC, AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICIES IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION AND VISION.

MISSION:

ROOTS MISSION IS TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS CREATE A PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE THROUGH FOOD SERVICE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT. BY DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL LIFE AND WORK READINESS SKILLS, YOUTH LEAVE ROOT PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE.

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE AREAS (LAND CONSERVATION) FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WISE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HAVING SIMILAR PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING IN A SPECIALLY DESIGNED ENVIRONMNET TO MEET THEIR NEEDS AND PROMOTE HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND SECURITY ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE HOME.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD TO ADVANCE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS TO REALIZE THEIR RIGHTS.