The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Athens

MISSION:

THE OHIO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN OHIO UNIVERSITY'S MISSION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL AID, RESEARCH, CAPITAL EXPANSION, AND OTHER ACADEMIC INITIATIVES, SECURING FOR OHIO UNIVERSITY A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

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.

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESIDENTS AND VISITORS A SAFE, CLEAN, AND WELL MAINTAINED FACILITY THAT PROMOTES HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION THROUGH A NETWORK OF QUALITY PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND AMENITIES.

MISSION:

HEALTH RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. IS AN ABSTINENCE BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCE PROVIDING CONSUMER CENTERED SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. (2237 CLIENTS)

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN APPALACHIAN OHIO AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE MEMBER AGENCIES.

MISSION:

RECYCLING-THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND REMANUFACTURING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS BENEFITS OUR IMMEDIATE CUSTOMERS AND THE NATION IN GENERAL IN TWO WAYS: IT REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF MATERIALS DEPOSITED IN LOCAL LANDFILLS AND ALSO HELPS REDUCE THE DRAIN ON OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.

MISSION:

THE SUGAR BUSH FOUNDATION WORKS WITH OHIO UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN APPALACHIAN OHIO BY ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND BY FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIOECONOMIC AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

HOST AND OPERATE THE ATHENS COUNTY FAIR ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO DISPLAY AND SHOWCASE THEIR HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS LIVESTOCK AND SKILLS THAT ARE AGRICULTURALLY BASED THUS PROVIDING AN EDUCATION FOR THE YOUNG PERSONS IN THE COUNTY.

MISSION:

THE ATHENS CONSERVANCY EXISTS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE LANDS IN AND NEAR ATHENS COUNTY OHIO. WE DO THIS THROUGH ACQUISITION OF LAND OR ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON LAND.

MISSION:

TECHGROWTH OHIO FUND IS A VENTURE FUND THAT WAS BORNE OUT OF THE TECHGROWTH OHIO PROGRAM. THE TECHGROWTH OHIO PROGRAM IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP-RELATED MISSION OF THE VOINOVICH SCHOOL AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALIZATION EFFORTS OF OHIO UNIVERSITY.

MISSION:

TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY ITEMS OF HISTORICAL NATURE RELATING TO ATHENS COUNTY WITH COMMUNITY ACCESS TO GENEOLOGICAL RESEARCH

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITY SERVING THE 32 COUNTIES OF APPALACHIA OHIO. ITS MISSION IS TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES TO NETWORK, WORK TOGETHER AND INNOVATE TO CREATE A DYNAMIC SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL ECONOMY.

MISSION:

A RECREATIONAL CLUB THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO OFFER EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE AND PROMOTE AREA ARTISTS AND ARTISANS,DEVELOP ART APPRECIATION AMONG ALL AGES,PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM OUTSIDE THE REGION AND DRAW ATTENTION AND VISITORS TO SE OHIO.

MISSION:

HAVAR INC. PROVIDES IN HOME SUPPORTS THAT INCLUDE HELP WITH ALL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. HAVAR ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE COORDINATION, DAY SERVICES, AUTISM RESOURCES, FUTURES PLANNING, CHILDREN SERVICES AND SUPPORTED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

GOOD WORKS, INC. EXISTS TO CONNECT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH PEOPLE IN POVERTY SO THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD CAN BE EXPERIENCED AT A COST COMMENSURATE WITH STATED PRIORITIES.

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:

PROVISION OF HOUSING FACILITIES TO AN OHIO UNIVERSITY FRATERNAL ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS ALSO A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY