The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO CABLE CHANNELS THAT PROMOTE IDEAS, THOUGHTS AND TALENT THROUGH PROGRAMMING THAT COVERS LOCAL EVENTS, NEWS, SPORT AND GOVERNMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT.

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BIG IS A COMMUNITY MEDIA ARTS CENTER THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY CABLE AND ONLINE NEWS AND INFORMATION CHANNELS FOR BROOKLINE, MA. BIG FACILITATES DIVERSE COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, INCUBATES AND FUNDS HYPERLOCAL STORYTELLING, ARTS, JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS, AND SERVES OVER 500 YOUTH AND ADULTS ANNUALLY THROUGH INNOVATIVE CLASSES AND PARTNERSHIPS. BIG OFFERS EXTENSIVE TRAININGS AND HIGH-QUALITY FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT IN TRADITIONAL MEDIA, VIRTUAL REALITY (VR), AND IN 360-VIDEO. BIG PROVIDES LOW-COST PROFESSIONAL MEDIA SERVICES TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATION PARTNERS, BUSINESSES, AND TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

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THE TOBIN PROJECT IS A CATALYST FOR NEW ACADEMIC THINKING ON THE MOST PRESSING NATIONAL CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY PROMOTING RICHER PUBLIC DISCOURSE, STRONGER PUBLIC GOVERNANCE, AND BETTER PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH GREATER UNDERSTANDING.

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HARVARD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COUNCIL, INC. (THE COUNCIL) IS ONE OF HARVARDUNIVERSITY'S LARGEST STUDENT GROUPS, AND IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONALAWARENESS AND EDUCATION THROUGH VARIOUS STUDENT-RUN PROGRAMS. ITS PROGRAMS INCLUDEMODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCES, A QUARTERLY JOURNAL ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ANINTERCOLLEGIATE MODEL UN TEAM, AND A PROGRAM ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. INADDITION, IT COORDINATES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, SUCH AS SPEAKER AND DINNER SERIES, ON THEHARVARD CAMPUS. THE COUNCIL PRIMARILY DERIVES ITS REVENUES THROUGH CONFERENCE ANDSUBSCRIPTION FEES.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BY OPERATING A FOOD PANTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED.

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BOSTON CHILDREN'S CHORUS HARNESSES THE POWER OF MUSIC TO CONNECT OUR CITY'S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, CULTIVATE EMPATHY, AND INSPIRE SOCIAL INQUIRY.

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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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JEFF'S PLACE OFFERS HOPE AND HEALING IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

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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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THE FUTURE SOCIETY (TFS) ORGANIZES AND HOSTS PANELS, TALKS, WORKSHOPS AND DEBATES, AS WELL AS, PRODUCES RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS. TFS PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCES TO ADVANCE ITS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED ASSOCIATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONAL TO PROVIDE LEGAL DEFENSE FOR CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST ANY OF ITS FOR JOB RELATED MATTERS

MISSION:

TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION IN THE BACK BAY NEIGHBORHOOD OF BOSTON; TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY OF THE BACK BAY; AND TO FURTHER THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE BACK BAY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, BUILD, OWN, MANAGE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHHOUT MASSACHUSETTS AND THE UNITED STATES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

TO COLLECT, OWN, PRESERVE, AND DISPLAY ARTICLES OF HIISTORICAL INTEREST. TO PUBLISH HISTORICAL PAPERS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TO ITS CONSTITUENTS.

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TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION TO RESIDENTS OF ABINGTON, MA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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SINCE 1980, IA HAS WORKED WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDING THE RESOURCES WHICH ENABLE THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY WISH IN THE SETTING THAT THEY CHOOSE. LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IS ABOUT DIGNITY, FREEDOM AND OVERCOMING THE BARRIERS WHICH STILL EXIST TODAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. AS A CROSS AGE, CROSS CULTURAL AND CROSS DISABILITY ORGANIZATION, IA WORKS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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PROVIDE HOMELESS CHILDREN, WOMEN, AND MEN IN AND AROUND BOSTON WITH CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES

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DEVELOP, OWN AND OPERATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES PRIMARILY IN LOWELL, MA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMANENT, STABLE HOUSING TO THOSE UNABLE TO SECURE SAME WITHOUT PUBLIC/PRIVATE ASSISTANCE, WHILE ENHANCING AND REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND URBANISM