The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Michigan

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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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VENTURE FOR AMERICA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN AMERICAN CITIES BY MOBILIZING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CREATE JOBS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 2-YEAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND INVESTS IN TOP RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES BY PLACING THEM IN STARTUPS IN AMERICAN CITIES WITH EMERGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEMS AND HELPING THEM LAUNCH THEIR OWN HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESSES. VFA OPERATES A TWO-WEEK TRAINING CAMP FOR INCOMING FELLOWS, PROVIDES ONGOING PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2 YEAR FELLOWSHIP, AND OPERATES AN ACCELERATOR FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES WHO ARE STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES.

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THE MSU CHM UPPER PENINSULA EDUCATION CORPORATION IS A COLLABORATIVE MEDICAL EDUCATION CORPORATION FUNDED BY THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE AND UP HEALTH SYSTEM MARQUETTE, DEDICATED TO THE MEDICAL EDUCATION OF THEIR MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS, AND THE FACILITATION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR VISITNG LEARNERS AT UP HEALTH SYSTEM MARQUETTE. WE RECRUIT WELL-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AND EDUCATE THEM TO BECOME COMPETENT AND COMPASSIONATE PHYSICIANS, SKILLED TO CARE FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN.

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 provide inpatient, outpatient or residential treatment services for individuals who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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TO MAINTAIN THE ALPHA DELTA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSE IN ANN ARBOR, MI FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS WHO LIVE AND STUDY THERE.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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THE MISSION OF THE LEELANAU CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS (LCN) IS TO SERVE RESIDENTS OF LEELANAU COUNTY BY AIDING THOSE WITH INADEQUATE RESOURCES.

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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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SHOWING THE HOPE FOUND IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS THROUGH HELPING PEOPLE WITH THEIR DAILY NEEDS AND EQUIPPING THEM TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW INCOME SENIOR ADULTS

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TO SUPPORT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL PRINCIPALS IN THEIR DELIVERY OF QUALITY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS.

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PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW INCOME SENIOR ADULTS

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AT-RISK CHILDREN AND TEENS OF OUR INNER CITIES THROUGH WEEKLY BIBLE TEACHING, MENTORING, AND COOPERATION WITH PARENTS, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY ORGAINZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND CIVIC LEADERS.

MISSION:

ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THOSE WE SERVE.

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PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING EDUCATION COMMUNICATION ORGANIZING COMMUNITY ACTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION MAINTENANCE OF ITS ASSETS DELIVERY OF BENEFITS TO MEMBERS FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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 ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE HARBOR FOR THE USED OF SMALL BOATS IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO SCHEDULE REGATTA AND RACING EVENTS USED TO TRAIN INDIVIDUALS ON WATER SAFETY AND SAILBOAT USAGE