The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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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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GRANTMAKERS OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON ENVISIONS A PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY THAT ENABLES ALL PEOPLE OF OUR REGION TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. GRANTMAKERS ALLOWS FUNDERS TO ENGAGE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL BY PROVIDING A SPACE - BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY - FOR FUNDERS TO COME TOGETHER TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES, EXPLORE SOLUTIONS, CELEBRATE SUCCESSES AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES. GRANTMAKERS IS ONE OF 32 REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY. WHILE EACH REGIONAL ASSOCIATION IS A DISTINCT ENTITY REFLECTING ITS GEOGRAPHIC REACH, WE ALL SHARE SOME COMMON TRAITS THAT SERVE THE FUNDING COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP - LARGE, SMALL, PRIVATE, PUBLIC, CORPORATE, COMMUNITY, FAMILY SEASONED AND NEW FUNDERS. THROUGH OUR NETWORKS, WE COLLECTIVELY HOLD LOCAL INTELLIGENCE ON ISSUES AND PRACTICES. LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY, WE MOVE INFORMATION EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. WE ALL VALUE AND NURTURE A CULTURE OF SHARING.

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PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OSA TO ENSURE EVERY OREGONIAN HAS ACCESS TO A QUALITY & AFFORDABLE EDUCATION.

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EDUCATION THROUGH CHORAL PERFORMANCES -THE PORTLAND GAY MEN'S CHORUS ASPIRES TO EXPAND, REDEFINE, AND PERFECT THE CHORAL ART THROUGH ECLECTIC PERFORMANCES THAT HONOR AND UPLIFT THE GAY COMMUNITY AND AFFIRM THE WORTH OF ALL PEOPLE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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PROVIDE MEETING SPACE FOR GROUPS AND PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION AND OTHER TWELVE STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

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OREGON FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATION ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BODY AND MIND IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PRACTICING FALUN DAFA (ALSO KNOWN AS FALUN GONG). IT SEEKS TO HELP THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND TRADITIONAL CHINESE ARTS AND CULTURE, TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH VALUABLE CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO PROMOTE CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST.

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DOGS LIVING OUTDOORS BY BUILDING FENCES FREE OF CHARGE FOR FAMILIES WHO KEEP THEIR DOGS ON CHAINS, TETHERS, OR IN SMALL ENCLOSURES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A DOGHOUSE FOR EACH DOG, AS WELL AS SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES AND EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE WHEN NEEDED. TO ACCELERATE THE UNCHAINING MOVEMENT, WE ACTIVELY SUPPORT AND MENTOR NEW UNCHAINING GROUPS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical care services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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MISSION ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO THE M.A.G.I.C. OF MUSIC BY PROVIDING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INSTRUCTION AND INSPIRING MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS IN NEED. VISION WE BELIEVE AND STUDIES SHOW THAT MUSIC EDUCATION INCREASES MENTAL WELLNESS, AGILITY, GRIT, INDEPENDENCE, & COMMUNITY. WE CREATE RELIABLE ACCESS TO APPLIED MUSIC LESSONS AND OTHER AVENUES OF MUSICAL LEARNING REGARDLESS OF INCOME, ABILITY, PROXIMITY, OR ANY OTHER BARRIERS THAT BLOCK A CHILD FROM LEARNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. WHILE PLAY IT FORWARD WORKS TO ENSURE CHILDREN CAN ACCESS MUSIC M.A.G.I.C. MENTAL WELLNESS, AGILITY, GRIT, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY, WE KNOW THAT POVERTY CAN OBSTRUCT ACCESS TO THE KIND OF INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION A CHILDS MORE AFFLUENT PEERS ENJOY. WE BELIEVE PROVIDING INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS AND FREE INSTRUMENTS BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN DESIRE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND CREATES ACCESS TO THIS VITAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY WHERE IT ONCE DID NOT EXIST. WORK - WE CURRENTLY SERVE OVER 200 CH

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UNITE ALL OF THE LONGSHOREMEN AND OTHER MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING CONCERT OF ACTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR MUTUAL INTERESTS.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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TO SUPPORT BUSINESS AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING THE US-JAPAN RELATIONSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITY. JASO WORKS IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.

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TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF NEEDS, INTERESTS, PROBLEM AND SOLUTIONS RELATED TO AUTISM IN OREGON'S LOCAL COMMUNITIES, STATE SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. CREATE A STATEWIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE NETWORK TO PROMOTE MORE MUTUAL COMMUNICATION AND BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY ACROSS OREGON.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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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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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TO JOIN AND STRENGTHEN LEADERS IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD.

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BEACON VILLAGE IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING, SUPPORTING AND INTEGRATING ALTERNATIVE SHELTER COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT PORTLAND, OREGON