The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pennsylvania

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, BASED ON THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY, FOR PRE-SCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN.

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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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OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING THE MISSION OF KEEPING AND PROMOTING MILL CREEK METROPARKS TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE.

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ENFORCING AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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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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GEISINGER INSURANCE CORPORATION, RISK RETENTION GROUP PROVIDES COST EFFECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE OPTIONS TO ITS NONPROFIT MEMBERS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THEIR MISSION.

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SENIORLAW CENTER SEEKS JUSTICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE BY USING THE POWER OF THE LAW, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, AND ADVOCATING ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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THE MISSION OF PHILADELPHIA JOINT BOARD WORKERS UNITED IS TO ORGANIZE, SUPERVISE AND COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS OF ITS AFFILATED LOCAL UNIONS; TO IMPROVE THE WAGES AND HOURS OF WORK, TO INCREASE JOB SECURITY AND TO BETTER THE WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF ITS AFFILIATED LOCAL UNIONS; TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH EMPLOYERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION; TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ADVANCING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS OF WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO DEFEND AND EXTEND DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND PROCEDURES AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF THE MEMBERS OF ITS AFFILIATED LOCAL UNIONS AND OTHERS; TO GIVE ASSISTANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN ORGANIZING WORKERS AND TO ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR PROPER TO STRENGTHEN THE LABOR MOVEMENT AND TO EXTEND THE PROCESSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING THROUGHOUT ALL TRADES AND INDUSTRIES.

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THE MASK & WIG CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER THE DRAMATIC INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS. EACH YEAR SINCE 1889, THE CLUB HAS PRODUCED AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMEDY FEATURING UNDERGRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNDERGRADUATES CONTRIBUTE TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCTION THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE CAST, BAND, STAGE CREW, WRITING STAFF, AND BUSINESS STAFF. THE CLUB IS OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF GOVERNORS, COMPRISED OF MATRICULATED PARTICIPANTS AND CURRENT UNDERGRADUATES. THE CLUB PERFORMS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (18 SHOWS), AND TRAVELS TO ALUMNI CLUBS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (5 SHOWS). THE SHOW IS SEEN BY 3,000 TO 4,000 PEOPLE.

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THE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE IMPROVEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, DOMESTIC AND MECHANICAL ARTS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT OF ITS MEMBERSHIP AND PATRONS, AND TO OPERATE AN AGRICULTURAL FAIR FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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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 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 CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO BENEFIT, PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE ELDERLY AND INFIRM, AND THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509A1 OR 2 OF THE INTERNAL REVNUE CODE.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER PITTSBURGH, INC. IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, EDUCATION, HOUSING AND QUALITY HEALTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS PRINCIPALLY FROM SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NEIGHBORING AREAS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America troops and councils.

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ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES A 96-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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TO ELIMINATE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH, TO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR ALL AFFECTED, AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF BRAIN HEALTH.