The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maryland

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MCPS) EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS IN MCPS. THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS SPAN FROM SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS, SMALL GRANTS TO EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS, FUNDRAISING FOR STUDENT SUPPORTS SUCH AS PROVIDING BACKPACKS OF SUPPLIES, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF MCPS.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES

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THE CREATIVE ALLIANCE BUILDS COMMUNITIES BY BRINGING TOGETHER ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO EXPERIENCE SPECTACULAR ARTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ENGAGE IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS.

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SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHOPTANK ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE MUST ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

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TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED MEMBERS.

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WE ADVOCATE FOR SARCOMA PATIENTS BY FUNDING RESEARCH, INCREASING AWARENESS, & PROVIDING PATIENT EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to provide science and technology research services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATING CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ELGIBLE CITIZENS THAT ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY, PROMOTE UPWARD MOBILITY, AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

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THE HUMANE SOCEITY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION, LEGISLATION, ACTION AND LEADERSHIP, WE STRIVE TO ELIMINATE OVERPOPULATION AND TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPASSION THROUGH STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE ENHANCE AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF ALL ANIMALS BY ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE, COMPASSIONATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS WHILE PROVIDING SHELTER, HUMANE EDUCATION, SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS AND ADOPTIONS.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING & ATHLETIC (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNTITES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPIC ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF IS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE CIVIL, HUMAN AND LINGUISTIC RIGHTS OF DEAF, DEAFBLIND, DEAFDISABLED, HARD OF HEARING, AND LATE-DEAFENED PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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ST. ANNS, A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION, IN KEEPING WITH ITS LONG TRADITION OF CARING, ACKNOWLEDGES THE HUMAN DIGNITY OF EACH PERSON BY EMPOWERING WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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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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TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT WILL INCREASE THE VOCATIONAL AND PERSONAL POTENTIAL OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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COMMUNITY RESPONSE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, INCLUDING FIRE SUPPRESSION, FIRE RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.