The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

TO UNITE ARMENIAN WOMEN AND WOMEN OF ARMENIAN DESCENT WORLDWIDE AND TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES FACING ARMENIAN WOMEN EVERYWHERE AND TO RAISE FUNDS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO ORPHANGES AND STREET CHILDREN IN LA PAZ, BOLIVIA.

MISSION:

PROVIDES ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION TO CLUB MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC IN A SAFE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

THE MASONIC ANGEL FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN WHO ARE IN NEED AND CANNOT GET ASSISTANCE NEEDED THROUGH THE NORMAL CHANNELS. THE CHILDREN IN NEED ARE USUALLY IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL SCHOOL STAFF WHO HAVE HEARD OF THE MASONIC ANGEL FOUNDATION AND CONTACT THE LOCAL MASONIC LODGE FOR ASSISTANCE. THE LOCAL LODGE EITHER PROVIDES THE ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS LOCAL MASONIC ANGEL FUND OR CONTACTS THE FOUNDATION FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FOUNDATION HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES AND RELIES ENTIRELY ON VOLUNTEERS. THE FOUNDATION IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH MASONIC ANGEL FUNDS IN AS MANY LOCAL LODGES AS POSSIBLE AND HAS BRANCHED OUT TO OTHER STATES IN THIS EFFORT.

MISSION:

PURCHASE WHOLESALE POWER FOR PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE ("HARVARD UNIVERSITY").

MISSION:

PROVIDE FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES AFFECTING THE CITIZENS OF MASSACHUSETTS, AS THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROMOTE CONSUMER PROTECTION, PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND GOOD GOVERNMENT IN MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

HELPS FARMING FAMILIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA PRESERVE TROPICAL FOREST AND OVERCOME POVERTY.

MISSION:

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.

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.

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THE LAUREL HILL ASSOCIATION OF STOCKBRIDGE'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DO SUCH THINGS AS SHALL SERVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE AND ALSO TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE SUCH PROPERTY AS MAY BE ENTRUSTED TO IT.

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:

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. WE ASSIST OUR CLIENTS IN ACHIEVING SOBRIETY, SUSTAINING RECOVERY AND FULFILLING PERSONAL GOALS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

MISSION:

MANAGING AN URBAN COMMUNITY FARM ACCORDING TO ORGANIC STANDARDS, RUNNING A HUNGER RELEAF FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, EDUCATING YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE LAND MANAGEMENT.

MISSION:

SALE OF BURIAL LOTS, RECEIVING DECEASED REMAINS FOR INTERNMENT, MANAGING INVESTMENTS AND OVERSEEING CARE OF CEMETERY AND FACILITIES.