The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND COMPANION PETS, SPECIFICALLY DOGS AND CATS, THROUGH THE ACTS OF RESCUE, ADOPTION, PREVENTION, AND EDUCATION.

MISSION:

THE THOMPSON FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM STRENGTHENS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS THROUGH RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR INTERVENTIONS, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AMATEUR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR YOUTH.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE GROUP HOMES FOR ADULT HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE STD, HIV, AND HEPATITIS EDUCATION, EARLY DETECTION, AND CARE COORDINATION, FOR AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

CCUA WORKS TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO AGRICULTURE AND THE LAND THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM SEED TO PLATE.

MISSION:

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.]

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE DANIEL BOONE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

STATE-WIDE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OPEN TO ANY MUNICIPALITY OWNING AND OPERATING ITS OWN UTILITY. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 100 MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES BY INFORMING OF PROPOSED/EXISTING LEGISLATION, OFFERING ECONOMIC FINANCING SOLUTIONS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

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.

MISSION:

TO CHAMPION ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ORDER TO BRING WEALTH AND JOBS TO THE COMMUNITY AND STATE

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TOYS, BOOKS, HOLIDAY PRESENTS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN. ALSO PROVIDES PARENT BAGS COMPOSED OF FOOD, CLOTHING AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR PARENTS OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FREE CHILD IDENTIFICATION TO ANY CHILD IN MISSOURI UNDER THE MISSOURI CHILD IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION PROGRAM.

MISSION:

THE GOAL OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL INTERESTS OF THE CATTLE INDUSTRY AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

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:

TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE GENERAL USE OF PURE SEED OF THE BEST VARIETIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

MISSION:

PROVIDES HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO DISABLED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUD.