The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oklahoma City

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURES IN BLIGHTED NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS OKLAHOMA WHOSE POPULATIONS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME.

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EDUCATING, MENTORING AND COACHING WOMEN WHO ARE SEEKING EDUCATION ON THE PROCESS AND FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC POLICY TRAINING AND TO ACQUIRE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO HELP START AND GROW A BUSINESS.

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TO EMPOWER VOUNTEERS TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES, MEET HUMANITERIAN NEEDS, ENCOURAGE PEACE AND PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH OKLAHOMA LIONS CLUBS.

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TO ADVANCE ARTS AND CULTURE IN ALL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA.

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PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT THROUGH QUALITY ARCHITECTURE AND EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.

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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.]

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THE CATALYST ED FUND (CEF) IS A UNIQUE TAX CREDIT PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS BUSINESSES TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN OKLAHOMA'S RURAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THESE FUNDS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT PUBLIC SCHOOLS' ABILITY TO DELIVER AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN OKLAHOMA'S RURAL PUBLIC SCHOOL.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: TO PROMOTE, PROVIDE OR CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON THE BASIS OF CHARITABLE PRINCIPLES. IT ALSO WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE, PROVIDE OR CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE ISSUES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide emotional support, friendship, advice and guidance or other types of support for inmates while they are incarcerated and/or which facilitate contact between inmates and family members.

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POSSIBILITIES, INC.'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ABILITY OF PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE. CORE WORK IS PROVIDING TRAINING & MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR ENGAGEMENT, ENPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to promote activities that focus on influencing public policy within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area including a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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ADVANCING THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRMS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

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CFTA IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL CAMPUS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMPLEX CAMPUS OPERATIONS.

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THE H21 FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONS TO ASSESS THEIR HEALTH, GROWTH, AND FUTURE, TO EVALUATE THE BEST STEWARDSHIP OPTIONS OF THEIR PHYSICAL ASSETS, AND TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE CONGREGATION. IF A CHURCH DECIDES TO CLOSE, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE CHURCH A TRUSTWORTHY PARTNER TO MAKE GOOD LEGACY DECISIONS ON HOW TO DISTRIBUTE ITS ASSETS.