The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ann Arbor

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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THIS CORPORATION IS A FIXED ASSET HOLDING COMPANY WHICH OWNS THE PROPERTY USED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR STATED MISSION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

MISSION:

THE SOCIETY SEEKS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WORKING ON THEIR INNER DEVELOPMENT TO BENEFIT THE WORLD.

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THE CENTERPIECE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BOOK AND COMIC INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING BOOKSTORE AND COMIC SHOP OWNERS/OPERATORS, BOOKSELLERS, BOOK BUYERS, AND FORMER BORDERS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED ARISING FROM SEVERE HARDSHIP AND/OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISASTER RELIEF, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, OR LOSS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME SUCH AS DIVORCE OR SEPARATION, DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION MADE AVAILABLE OTHER TOOLS TO HELP AFFECTED EMPLOYEES AND OWNERS BETTER MANAGE WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE HEALTH CARE RESOURCES DIRECTORIES, BUDGET PLANNING GUIDES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS.

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TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER, FOOD, AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN A CARING ATMOSPHERE OF DIGNITY AND SAFETY.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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THE WESLEY FOUNDATION IS A UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS MINISTRY PROVIDING VARIED OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL STUDENTS AND OTHER CAMPUS RELATED PERSONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. OUR COMMON BOND IS GOD'S LOVE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.

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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TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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ANTHROPOSOPHICALLY EXTENDED MEDICINE, PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INCLUDING OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS AND THE RUDOLF STEINER HEALTH CENTER FOR AMBULATORY INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT THROUGH HORSEBACK RIDING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER CHALLENGES.

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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TO PROVIDE RESIDENCE, TREATMENT AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION AND OR ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSERS AND SHELTER TO HOMELESS CITIZENS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN.

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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TO ADVANCE AND PROMULGATE KNOWLEDGE RELEVANT TO VIROLOGY AND TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNIQUES IN THE STUDY OF VIROLOGY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO ENABLE MORE HISPANIC STUDENTS TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE AND ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS.

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MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND IS A NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND VITAL MICHIGAN BY PRESERVING AND PROTECTING OUR AIR, LAND AND WATER THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING MICHIGAN'S ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANT COMMUNITY. WE DISBURSE FUNDS TO NEEDY ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS, BOTH PRE AND POST TRANSPLANT, IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE MEDICATIONS AND OTHER EXPENSES ARE IN GREAT NEED. THESE FUNDS ARE GRANTED THROUGH A GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS THAT ORIGINATES FROM TRANSPLANT CENTERS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE NEED FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS. PROGRAMS ARE SELECTED THROUGH GRANT APPLICATIONS WHICH EXEMPLIFY WAYS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN MICHIGAN. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS LECTURE SERIES AND RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION.

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.