The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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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 goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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ONLINE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ABOUT FOOD TRAVEL

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to operate outpatient facilities, many previously known as free clinics, established by the community rather than a hospital which provide basic medical care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. Services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent community residents.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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TO ENSURE RESPECFUL AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, RESCUE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LOCALLY.

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The goal of this organization is to produce music not specifically covered by another category including marching bands, jazz groups, chamber music groups, blues, country music, ethnic music (e.g., Brazilian, Celtic, Afro-pop, etc.), folk music, rhythm and blues.

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ADVANCED RESEARCH ON SERVICE-LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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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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TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND SUPPORT THEIR INNER STRENGTHS. TO SERVE AS A POWERFUL FORCE FOR BUILDING SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE DRAWING ON CHILDREN'S INNER STRENGTHS AND BUILDING UP THEIR WEAKNESSES.

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IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE FACT THAT THE SUN PROVIDES US WITH VAST AMOUNTS OF UNTAPPED ENERGY IN THE FORM OF DIRECT SOLAR RADIATION, WIND CURRENTS, BIOMASS GROWTH, AND OCEAN TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS, THE OREGON SOLAR ENERGY EDUCATION FUND IS INCORPORATED TO PROMOTE SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORD WITH THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (A) TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND ADVANCE, THROUGH COOPERATIVE ACTION OF THE SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY OF THE STATE SERVED BY THE EDUCATION FUND, THE ECONOMIC APPLICATION AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SOLAR ENERGY. (B) TO PROVIDE COOPERATION AND LIAISON WITH OTHER PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN SOLAR ENERGY. (C) TO COOPERATE IN AND CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE ENHANCEMENT OF WIDESPREAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF SOLAR ENERGY THROUGH PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES. (D) TO ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITY THAT WILL ENHANCE THE EFFICIENT AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS OF THE SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY AND INFORM THE PUBLIC OF ITS SCOPE AND CHARACTER, SU