The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Michigan

MISSION:

BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MICHIGAN'S MISSION IS TO BENCHMARK, EDUCATE, CONVENE AND ADVOCATE TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TALENT, AND EQUITY, RESULTING IN A PLACE WHERE BUSINESS WANTS TO INVEST, AND PEOPLE WANT TO WORK AND LIVE. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE MICHIGAN BECOMES A TOP 10 STATE FOR JOBS, EDUCATION, WIDELY SHARED PROSPERITY, AND A HEALTHY ECONOMY. BOARD MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTS THE EXECUTIVE LEADERS OF MICHIGAN'S LARGEST COMPANIES AND UNIVERSITIES. OUR MEMBERS DRIVE 40% OF THE STATE'S ECONOMY, GENERATE OVER $1 TRILLION IN ANNUAL REVENUE AND SERVE MORE THAN HALF OF ALL MICHIGAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.

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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PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS

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TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE IN-HOME SKILLED NURSING CARE AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER AND RELATED ILLNESSES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN.

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VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 9 TRUST IS ORGANIZED TO MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO DETROIT CHAPTER 9 OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC. OR OTHER IRC SEC. 501(C)(19) ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF VIETNAM WAR VETERANS AND THE DEPENDENTS, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VIETNAM WAR VETERANS.

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BATTLE CREEK AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP TO COMMITTED, QUALIFIED FAMILIES IN CALHOUN COUNTY.

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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TO SUPPORT SPECIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ITS RESIDENTS.

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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.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT OPTOMETRY IN SERVING EYE CARE NEEDS IN MICHIGAN.

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TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.

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MISSION: ELIMINATING RACISM AND EMPOWERING WOMEN. 1. YWCA CHANGED ITS BY-LAWS FROM A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION TO A DIRECTORSHIP USING GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL YWCA. 2. YWCA PROVIDES 24/7/365 DAYS A YEAR SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE (67 BEDS). CURRENTLY, WE ARE THE ONLY SHELTER IN THE CITY OF DETROIT AND ONE OF THE OLDEST IN MICHIGAN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religious philosophy that originated on the Indian subcontinent and is marked by an outlook that tends to view all forms and theories as aspects of one eternal being and truth; a belief in ahimsa, karma, dharma, samsara and moksha; and the practice of the way of works, the way of knowledge or the way of devotion as the means of release from the round of rebirths.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE GAME OF GOLF WITHIN THE SECTION, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO ITS GROWTH BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO GOLF PROFESSIONALS AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY. THE SECTION WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE BY ENHANCING THE SKILLS OF ITS PROFESSIONALS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMATEURS, EMPLOYERS, MANUFACTURERS, EMPLOYEES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHIN THE SECTION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide medical, educational and counseling services which relate to the conception, delivery and care of offspring.

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WEST MICHIGAN AIR CARE IS A PREMIER FULL SERVICE CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT SYSTEM.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Religion-Related major group area.

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TO PROMOTE AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBER COOPERATIVES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.