The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newtown

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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 promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations characterized by their acknowledgement of the supreme authority of the bishop of Rome, the pope, in matters of faith. Use this code for Roman Catholic churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a variety of personal social services or which offer personal social services not specified below.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to offer services which help individuals develop an understanding of the animal species in which they have an interest and/or to work more effectively with their pets.

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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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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to operate law enforcement associations, advisory councils or other nonprofit community groups that provide advice and direction for police departments; auxiliaries or other community-based organizations that collect and disburse money in aid of injured police officers or in support of local law enforcement activities; and other nonprofit groups that have an interest in law enforcement issues.

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THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PREP WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IS TO PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE, CULMINATING EXPERIENCE FOR WRESTLERS FROM NATIONAL PREP WRESTLING MEMBER SCHOOLS WHO MEET THE QUALIFYING STANDARDS. THE TOURNAMENT STRIVES TO BE A SHOWCASE FOR THE BEST WRESTLERS FROM MEMBER SCHOOLS, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN A NATIONAL LEVEL TOURNAMENT. THE NATIONAL PREP WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STANDARDS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR MEMBER SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND PROMOTING WRESTLERS, COACHES, AND MEMBER SCHOOLS WHO ARE LEADERS IN THE SPORT. THE NATIONAL PREP TOURNAMENT RECOGNIZES THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES: SPORTSMANSHIP HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT GROWTH OF THE SPORT EDUCATION/PROMOTION OF THE BENEFITS OF ATHLETICS IN GENERAL AND BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING IN PARTICULAR: HEALTHY COMPETITION CLEAR ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBER SCHOOLS CLEAR ELIGIBILITY OF WRESTLERS

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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 health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

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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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TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY IMPROVING THEIR PROSPECTS AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.