The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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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 provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

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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 support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of one or more specific ethnic groups or individuals who have a common national origin.

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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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CONTRIBUTIONS USED TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A MUSEUM COMMEMORATION AND SHOWCASING THE PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS AND TO PERPETUATE THE MUMMERS TRADITIONS

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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 is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS AS WELL AS OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZATION, NEGOTIATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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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 provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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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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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to operate visiting nurse associations and other similar organizations that provide skilled nursing care and related health services on a home care basis for recently discharged hospital patients, and elderly or disabled individuals who may otherwise be institutionalized.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.