The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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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.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF THE SPORT OF VOLLEYBALL THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ATHLETES. IT DEVELOPS ITS ATHLETES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING AND PROVIDES LESSONS IN CHARACTER BUILDING AND SPORTSMANSHIP BY THE RECRUITMENT OF QUALIFIED COACHES.

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NO KILL COLUMBIA'S MISSION FOR THE SPAY NEUTER PROJECT IS FOR ALL PETS IN MID MISSOURI TO HAVE AFFORDABLE, READILY AVAILABLE SPAY OR NEUTER SERVICES TO PROACTIVELY REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION.

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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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TO EQUIP CURRENT AND POTENTIAL CHRUCH LEADERS WITH THEOLOGICAL, PHILOSOPHICAL AND PRACTICAL TOOLS

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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EDUCATING CITIZENS ON THE BREEDING, TRAINING & SHOWING OF CUTTING HORSES.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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COLLEGE FRATERNITY THAT PROVIDES ROOM, BOARD, AND ACTIVITIES FOR ITS STUDENT MEMBERS.

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TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND PERSISTENT SUPPORT OF SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to operate separately incorporated postsecondary educational institutions provide opportunities for people who have completed their undergraduate education to receive advanced, postgraduate training in a professional field leading to a masters degree or doctorate.

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.

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COLLEGIATE SOCIAL FRATERNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA

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

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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.]