The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ellsworth

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

THE HOSPITAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGH ITS ACUTE CARE FACILITY AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES.

MISSION:

DOWNEAST COMMUNITY PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY IN DOWNEAST COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

WOODLAWN NURTURES CURIOSITY AND A SENSE OF PLACE BY PROMOTING DOWNEAST MAINE'S CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, SEVERAL EXHIBIT BUILDINGS, A FORMAL GARDEN AND PUBLIC PARK. IN A NORMAL YEAR, WOODLAWN EXCEEDS 10,000 PERSON VISITS TO THE PARK EACH YEAR AND OVER 2500 PEOPLE TOUR THE MUSEUM. YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TWO MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WITH STORY TRAILS FOR CHILDREN. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A COMMUNITY GARDEN, CROQUET TOURNAMENTS, FAMILY FIELD DAYS, AFTERNOON TEA, AND MUSICAL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES ON THE LAWN. IN WINTER, SLEDDING AND SKATING ARE POPULAR FREE ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS. VISITORS ALSO ATTEND LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS AIMED TO ENTERTAIN AND INFORM ON TOPICS FROM HISTOR

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF) AND ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FIXED ROUTE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN AND AROUND HANCOCK COUNTY IN ORDER TO GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES IMPROVED ACCESS TO WORK, SHOPPING, MEDICAL, HUMAN AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

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 TRUST'S MISSION IS TO BENEFIT THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF JONESBORO BY REDUCING THEIR TAX BURDEN.

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TO RAISE AND HOLD DONATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF MAINE COAST REGIONAL HEALTH FACILITIES.

MISSION:

TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY FOSTERING RESPECT AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF) AND ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

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

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 NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHILE STRIVING TO PREVENT AND END THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

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SUPPORT OF THE MOUNT HEIGHT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION FOR ITS GENERAL CARE OF THE CEMETERY'S GROUNDS AND GRAVESITES.

MISSION:

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S FRIENDS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO FOSTER THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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:

TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL, NURSING CARE AND DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS WITH VERY LOW TO LOW INCOMES.

MISSION:

INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER HOSPICE PROGRAM OFFERING PATIENT CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AT THE END OF LIFE AND RESPITE FOR THIER FAMILIES. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.