The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pennsylvania

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 CORPORATION IS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

PROVIDE RENTAL HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OR FAMILIES ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS. PROVIDE SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE AGED AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HEALTH AND SECURITY.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE HISTORICAL STORY OF THE HANOVER AREA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

MISSION:

TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF SETON HILL UNIVERSITY.

MISSION:

PRESERVATION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY THROUGH PUBLIC SAFETY

MISSION:

FIRE PROTECTION AND AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR AREA RESIDENTS

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF ROSS/WEST VIEW EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY IS TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY PRE-HOSPITAL CARE, INCLUDING ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, RESCUE, AND WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICES; TO PROMOTE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEM THROUGH INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS; TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH LIFESAVING EDUCATION COURSES; AND TO PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF RELIABLE PRE-HOSPITAL CARE TO THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ROSS TOWNSHIP, WEST VIEW BOROUGH, RESERVE TOWNSHIP, AND OHIO TOWNSHIP.

MISSION:

THE CIVIC CLUB WAS ORGANIZED IN 1911 WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP THE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIC INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. INITIALLY THE CLUB MET IN HOMES, CHURCHES, THE YMCA OR ANY AVAILABLE SPACE. AT A MEETING IN 1920 A MOTION WAS MADE THAT RECEIPTS FROM A NOVEMBER RUMMAGE SALE BE SET ASIDE AS A BEGINNING OF A CLUBHOUSE FUND. THE CLUB CURRENTLY HAS 61 MEMBERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE VERY ACTIVE IN THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES THAT MAKE UP THE CLUB. THE COURT HOUSE COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COURT HOUSE AND ITS ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS. COURT HOUSE DOCENTS ALSO PROVIDE TOURS DURING THE YEAR WITH AN OPEN HOUSE EACH MONTH FROM MAY THROUGH DECEMBER. PRIVATE TOURS MAY BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING THE CIVIC CLUB OF SHIPPENSBURG. THE GARDEN COMMITTEE MAINTAINS THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE BUILDING AND ALSO PROVIDES TOURS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS THROUGH A GROUP INSURANCE POLICY PLAN AND AN ADDITIONAL CASH BENEFIT TO MEMBERS CONSISTING OF ACTIVE AND RETIRED PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICERS.

MISSION:

THE HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY FORMED TO PRESERVE, RESTORE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORIC MANSION AND GROUNDS FROM 1794 TO THE PRESENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

MISSION:

THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE WHILE SERVING THE HEALTH NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide intensive treatment and rehabilitation services for adult or juvenile offenders. The focus of the service is on rehabilitation of the offender rather than preparation for release into the community.

MISSION:

TO UNITE PEOPLE AND MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO BUILD BETTER LIVES AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

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 is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).