The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

MISSION:

PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE NEEDY AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY WELFARE DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL CHURCHES.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA, AFRICA, EASTERN EUROPE, AND SOUTH AMERICA WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE PREVENTION OF CHILDREN AT RISK BEING SOLD INTO THE SEX TRADE

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The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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TO SAVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN IMMINENT DANGER OF EUTHANASIA AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE THROUGH RESCUE, SPAYING/NEUTERING, ADOPTION AND ADVOCACY.

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OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY AT 855 ARDMORE AVE. WHICH WAS THE FAMILY HOME OF PHYSICIAN ROBERT HOLBROOK SMITH, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS DR. BOB, ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA). THIS HISTORIC SITE IN AKRON, OHIO IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THIS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FELLOWSHIP, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME THE FOUNDATION OF NUMEROUS OTHER 12-STEP PROGRAMS THAT ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. SECOND, OUR ONGOING MISSION IS TO HELP ALCOHOLICS BY PRESERVING THE ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE WHERE EARLY MEMBERS ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED THEIR SOBRIETY. THIS PREVAILING ATTITUDE IS SIMPLY EXPRESSED IN OUR GREETING, "WELCOME HOME." THIRD, WE EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND ON HOW DR. BOB'S HOME PLAYED A PART IN THE FORMATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ALCOHOLICS WERE HELPED IN THE EARLY DAYS.

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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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PROMOTE AND BUILD A VIBRANT AND VALUABLE DOWNTOWN AKRON

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TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK IN DANCE BY: EXPLORING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS IN DANCE SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR ARTISTIC, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENRICHMENT STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL DANCE ECOSYSTEM

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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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THE EDGE ACADEMY IS A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING THE AKRON COMMUNITY. THE EDGE ACADEMY BELIEVES IN A SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE CARING AND DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

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THE MISSION OF AKRON PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL THAT WILL ENSURE SUCCESS AND GRADUATION FROM A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED IN WOOSTER, OH.

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The goal of this organization is to encourage the effective functioning of government including the administration of public agencies and the actions and decisions of public officials.

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TO TRAIN, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO NEIGHBORS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, CITIES, STATE AND NATION THAT ADDICTION IS A "DISEASE- AND TO HELP THOSE STRUGGLING WITH THE DISEASE TO SEEK RECOVERY WITHOUT SHAME OR EMBARRASSMENT.

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TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT PERSONS FOR THE CITIZENS OF SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO

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ARDMORE FOUNDATION INC. WAS INCORPORATED IN SEPTEMBER 1990 FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ARDMORE, INC. AND THE INDIVIDUALS THEY SERVE.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUMMIT METRO PARKS TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE.

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR PORTAGE PATH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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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.