The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chevy Chase

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

MISSION:

STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH BY BUILDING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE AND COMPASSION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS. MFF WILL BETTER EQUIP CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND UNDERSTANDING NECESSARY TO FACE LIFE'S INEVITABLE ADVERSITIES. IT WILL DO SO BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE WITH PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, AND ALSO WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS THEMSELVES.

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

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 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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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are residents of a particular community or neighborhood who have joined together to remedy deficiencies in existing neighborhood conditions or to enhance conditions that are currently satisfactory.

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THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE CONSORTIUM IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE INSTRUCTION FOR HIGH SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS IN SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE ADVANCED INSTRUCTION IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE TARGET AUDIENCE OF THE CONSORTIUM IS ALL HIGH SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL, WITH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. ALSO, THE CONSORTIUM HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE JOINT PROGRAMS WITH COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN MST INITIATIVES.

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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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea or jaundice that affect the digestive system including the stomach, bowels, liver, gallbladder and related organs. The related medical specialty is gastroenterology, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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TO ENOURAGE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION, FELLOWSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND AWARENESS AND FOSTER THE IDEAL OF SERVICE THROUGH VOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL GRANTS

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:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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SUPPORT AND CONDUCT DIABETES RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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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 goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

MISSION:

MANY HANDS LEVERAGES THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE GIVING TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS SERVING AND EMPOWERING WASHINGTON, DC AREA WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN SOCIOECONOMIC NEED.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ENGAGED IN EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC AND INTCULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF MEMBERS AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY; AND TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS ACHIEVING COMMON GOALS.

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The goal of this organization is to prepare and deliver regular hot meals to elderly individuals, people with disabilities or people with AIDS or other targeted conditions who are unable to shop and/or prepare food for themselves or to travel to a site where a meal is being served. Also known as home delivered meals.