The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oregon

MISSION:

TO OPERATE VIBRANT FARMERS MARKETS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF LOCAL FOOD GROWERS AND PRODUCERS, STRENGTHEN OUR FOOD ECONOMY AND SERVE AS COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACES.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF A HEALTHY JOHNSON CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH SOUND SCIENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

MISSION:

CHANGING HEARTS AND MINDS. LEVERAGING OBSTACLES. UNLOCKING POTENTIAL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SEVERAL DYNAMIC PROGRAMS FOCUSED IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

THE BLOSSER CENTER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL DESPITE DYSLEXIA OR RELATED LITERACY DIFFICULTIES

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:

TO BRING NEIGHBORS TOGETHER - AS VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS - TO ENSURE EVERYONE IN WESTERN BENTON COUNTY IS FED, WARM, AND VALUED BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE AND INFORM OREGON FIREARMS OWNERS OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES THAT INFLUENCE THE RIGHTS OF FIREARMS OWNERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF HOLDING TITLE TO THE PROPERTY AND COLLECTING THE INCOME THEREFROM FROM THE RENTAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND TURNING OVER THE PROCEEDS ANNUALLY TO IT'S TAX-EXEMPT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN PROPORTION TO OWNERSHIP.

MISSION:

PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

WE ARE A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT INSPIRES AND SUPPORTS A PASSION FOR THE SPORT OF ROWING. WE DEVELOP COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ROWERS AT ALL LEVELS, EMBRACING FUN, TEAMWORK, TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT BY CREATIVELY ENGAGING THE TALENT, TIME AND RESOURCES OF OUR MEMBERS

MISSION:

PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND ADVOCATE THE USE OF CEMENT AND CONCRETE IN RESILIENT, ECONOMICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION, THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWAREMESS OF THE QUALITIES AND USE OF CEMENT AND CONCRETE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO EVOLVE THE ART OF JAZZ BY ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY, CELEBRATING LIVE PERFORMANCE, AND ENHANCING ARTS EDUCATION.

MISSION:

THE OREGON LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS BUILDS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION, ENCOURAGES LAWMAKERS TO PASS LAWS THAT PROTECT OUR NATURAL LEGACY, HOLDS ALL OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR STANCES ON KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, AND WORKS TO HELP ELECT PRO- ENVIRONMENT CANDIDATES.

MISSION:

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 whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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:

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:

EMPOWER OREGON FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DISABILITY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF A WHOLE LIFE BY EXPANDING AWARENESS, GROWING COMMUNITY, AND EQUIPPING FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits which illustrate principles from mathematics and the physical sciences.