The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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THE MT AIRY ART GARAGE (MAAG) SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR PROFESSIONAL AND EMERGING ARTISTS WHO WORK IN CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH LOCAL ADULTS AND YOUTH TO SPREAD THE SPIRIT OF ART, COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST PHILADELPHIA.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant 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 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 produce plays.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the field of engineering in which mathematical and scientific principles are applied to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works and commerce.

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The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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AT THE EQUAL JUSTICE CENTER, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE STRIVE TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO JUST OUTCOMES AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS FOR ALL PHILADELPHIANS, BY EMPOWERING EVERY MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate twenty-four hour medical institutions that provide diagnostic and treatment services for people whose illnesses require an overnight stay. Most hospitals also provide a variety of services on an outpatient basis. Use this code for hospitals not specified below.

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THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM MALIGNANT PRIMARY BRAIN TUMORS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are residents of a particular community or neighborhood who have joined together to remedy deficiencies in existing neighborhood conditions or to enhance conditions that are currently satisfactory.

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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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TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION, COOPERATION, EDUCATION AND SERVICES AMONG THE BUSINESSES OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA AND TO MAINTAIN, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE COMMERCIAL VITALITY OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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The goal of this organization is to organize trade high schools or vocational centers that provide formal preparation for semiskilled, skilled, technical or professional occupations for high-school-aged students and, in some cases, adults who want to develop skills for employment.

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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 to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS IN PURSUIT OF LAUNCHING EARLY/MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MODELS IN PHILADELPHIA AND PENNSYLVANIA. THIS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL MODEL IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED BACKGROUNDS, TO HAVE GREATER ACCESS TO COLLEGE COMPLETION AND CAREER SUCCESS. EARLY/MIDDLE COLLEGES ALSO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD FOR COLLEGE COMPLETION BY REDUCING THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF EARNING A COLLEGE DEGREE.