The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BCHS) IS TO PRESERVE BOONE COUNTYS CULTURE AND HISTORY FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGH ITS BOONE COUNTY HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER, THE SOCIETY COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND EXHIBITS HISTORIC ARTIFACTS AND WORKS OF ART. CONCERTS AND EVENTS CELEBRATING LITERATURE AND AUTHORS ARE TWO ADDITIONAL EFFORTS TO EMBRACE AND CELEBRATE LOCAL CULTURE. THE HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER IS COMPRISED OF THE WALTERS HISTORY GALLERIES, THE MONTMINY ART GALLERY, THE RIVER HORSE PAVILION, A GENEALOGY LIBRARY, A DIGITAL IMAGING LAB, AND THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS THAT COMPRISE THE VILLAGE AT BOONE JUNCTION. THE SOCIETY ALSO MANAGES AND CURATES THE HISTORIC MAPLEWOOD HOUSE IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF COLUMBIA.

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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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PROVIDE HOUSING AND CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT FOSTERS RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

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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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IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH CARE ISSUES AND IMPROVE QUALITY, ACCURACY, AND VISIBILITY OF HEALTH CARE REPORTING, WRITING, AND EDITING.

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TO PROMOTE ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRAINING, EDUCATION & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENRICHING COMMUNITIES WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE.

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THE OVERALL MISSION OF CMSE IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES IN THE CENTRAL MISSOURI AREA WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A NORMAL AND SATISFYING QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THEIR CAPABILITIES

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MAINTAIN THE CEMETERY, SELL PLOTS, NICHES, AND SCATTERINGS; PROVIDE BURIAL SERVICES FOR INTERMENTS, AND INURNMENTS; LEASE PROPERTY RETAINED IN RESERVE FOR FUTURE BURIALS.

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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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IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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AGING BEST'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE AS THEY NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE BY DELIVERING THE BEST SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS.

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TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

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TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY MEMBERS AT WESTMINISTER COLLEGE.

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ESTABLISHES AND ADMINISTERS SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO PROTECT PUBLIC BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 402.199 - 402.208 RSMO.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE MOBILITY FOR ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN IN NEED. WE SEEK TO PROVIDE MOBILITY FIRST FOR THOSE IN GREATEST NEED AND WITH THE LEAST RESOURCES IN POOR OR UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES.

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PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY.

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PROMOTING & IMPROVING THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LITERATURE, HISTORY, SCIENCE, INFORMATION, SKILL AND INTELLECTUAL CULTURE OF THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM AND TO MAKE IT MORE BENEFICIAL IN EVERY WAY TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE.

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THE MISSION OF THE COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO LEAD OUR COMMUNITY, DRIVE COMMERCE IN OUR REGION AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS, THERBY ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF WHERE WE LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH UNIQUE PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS NEEDING SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE BOONE COUNTY, MISSOURI AREA. VAC ALSO CONNECTS LOCAL AGENCIES AND VOLUNTEERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO RESPOND TO SERIOUS SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND COMMUNITY ISSUES.