The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Poughkeepsie

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF VASSAR COLLEGE IS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE "THE MEANS OF A THOROUGH, WELL-PROPORTIONED AND LIBERAL EDUCATION" THAT INSPIRES EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LEAD A PURPOSEFUL LIFE. THE COLLEGE MAKES POSSIBLE AN EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES ANALYTICAL, INFORMED, AND INDEPENDENT THINKING AND SOUND JUDGMENT; ENCOURAGES ARTICULATE EXPRESSION; AND NURTURES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, RESPECTFUL DEBATE AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. VASSAR SUPPORTS A HIGH STANDARD OF ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP AND ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR; A BROAD AND DEEP CURRICULUM; AND A RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS THAT FOSTERS A LEARNING COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1861 TO PROVIDE WOMEN AN EDUCATION EQUAL TO THAT ONCE AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEN, VASSAR IS NOW OPEN TO ALL AND STRIVES TO PURSUE DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY AS ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A RICH INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS, ARE VALUED AND EMPOWERED TO THRIVE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE - SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION

MISSION:

MARIST COLLEGE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING DEVELOP THE INTELLECT, CHARACTER AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ENLIGHTENED, ETHICAL, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE SCENIC HUDSON LAND TRUST'S MISSION STATEMENT.

MISSION:

TO CONTROL HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF BENEFITS VIA COLLABORATION BETWEEN LABOR AND MANAGEMENT. THUS PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT A COST LOWER THAN THEY COULD OBTAIN INDIVIDUALLY.

MISSION:

THE VEBA TRUST IS THE FUNDING VEHICLE FOR THE PLAN SPONSOR'S PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR MEDICAL AND LIFE.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2019 FISCAL YEAR WERE TO HOLD DONOR FUNDS, INVEST THEM PRUDENTLY AND MAKE GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFITS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. OUR THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS ARE AS FOLLOWS: GRANTMAKING, DONOR RELATIONS, AND NONPROFIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

MISSION:

AFFILIATE TO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO HOLD REAL ESTATE.

MISSION:

FUNDRAISING FOR THE HOSPITAL'S AND AFFILIATE'S BENEFIT

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SCENIC HUDSON'S MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION FOR THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION.

MISSION:

THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF POUGHKEEPSIE IS ONE OF THE OLDEST CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES IN THE NATION. ON JANUARY 21, 1847, A GROUP OF POUGHKEEPSIE WOMEN MET TO FORM THE FEMALE GUARDIAN SOCIETY TO CARE FOR THE POOR, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, MOST ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN. THEIR BELIEF WAS THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES A NURTURING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.HAVING DECIDED THAT "THE ONLY TRUE WAY TO ARREST THE EVILS OF POVERTY AND CRIME WOULD BE TO SAVE THE CHILDREN," THE WOMEN CHANGED THE NAME OF THEIR ORGANIZATION TO THE POUGHKEEPSIE GUARDIAN SOCIETY FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE ORPHAN HOME AND HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS. ON APRIL 15, 1852 A STATE CHARTER WAS OBTAINED AND THE SOCIETY BECAME INCORPORATED.

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OF DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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 PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH CEMETERY RELATED SALES AND SERVICES INCLUDING TRADITIONAL BURIAL, ENTOMBMENT IN A MAUSOLEUM AND CREMATION AND INURNMENT.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK.

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:

CULTURAL PROGRAMS - TO PROVIDE LIVE PERFORMING ARTS, ARTS EDUCATION, AND FILMS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY.

MISSION:

PRESENT CONCERTS, STAGE SHOWS, TRADE SHOWS AND OTHER EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND MAINTAIN ICE-SKATING RINKS FOR USE BY LOCAL SCHOOLS, HOCKEY TEAMS, AND SKATING CLUBS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).