The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hopkins

MISSION:

THROUGH ITS MAGAZINE, BOOKS, LOCAL SOCIETIES AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES, THE SOCIETY OF GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON PROMOTES THE WRITINGS AND THOUGHT OF G.K. CHESTERTON. THE SOCIETY HELPS FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE OVER 100 LOCAL SOCIETIES ACROSS THE WORLD AND SERVES OVER 2,000 ACTIVE MEMBERS. THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES CURRICULUM, TOOLS AND TEMPLATES TO MEMBERS OF THE CHESTERTON SCHOOLS NETWORK IN SUPPORT OF CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION AND PATRIOTISM AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR VETERANS ALONG WITH CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS FOR THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

MISSION:

WE PROVIDE MEALS TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE WELLNESS CHECKS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS ALLOWS RECIPIENTS TO CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in tennis, badminton, racquet ball, squash, table tennis and other racquet sports. Coaching, access to courts, equipment and officials for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

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 is to provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area.

MISSION:

THE MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF MINNESOTA'S WETLANDS, RELATED WATERFOWL HABITAT AND MINNESOTA'S HUNTING HERITAGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.

MISSION:

SUPPLYING USED TEXT BOOKS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

MISSION:

TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN FUTURE LEADERS AND TEACHERS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

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.