The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pittsburgh

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC STUDIES (ACES) IS THE LEADING SCHOLARLY ORGANIZATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC STUDIES. ITS WORLD-WIDE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ACADEMICS, ECONOMISTS AND POLITICAL SCIENTISTS EMPLOYED BY INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTS AND PRIVATE FIRMS AND BANKS AS WELL AS POLICY MAKERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARLY EXCHANGE AMONG PERSONS INTERESTED IN COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS, INSTITUTIONS, AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AND TO FURTHER THE GROWTH OF RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION ON THESE TOPICS. THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS ITS ANNUAL MEETINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES ASSOCIATIONS AND SPONSORS A FULL RANGE OF PANELS ORGANIZED BY ITS MEMBERS. ACES ALSO SPONSORS AND EDITS TWO WELL-KNOWN JOURNALS, COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC STUDIES, AND THE JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS. MEMBERS RECEIVE WEB ACCESS TO THESE JOURNALS AS WELL AS THE HARD COPY VERSIONS AS PART OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP. TO PROMOTE DEVEL

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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 administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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

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THE MISSION OF THE PEAL CENTER IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS LEAD RICH, ACTIVE LIVES AS FULL MEMBERS OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking 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 for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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TO PROVIDE AN ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES WHO HAVE MUTUAL INTERESTS. TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE, AND EXCHANGE EXPERIENCES, IDEAS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE, ASSISTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES.

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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.

MISSION:

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.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to fund-raise for a single institution within the Crime & Legal-Related major group area.

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 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 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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TO HELP RESTORE AND MAINTAIN LAND AND GREEN ASSETS BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED CREWS WHO CAN ASSIST IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

MISSION:

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.