The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pennsylvania

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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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COMMUNITY PARK, RECREATION AREA AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

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TO SUPPORT WORLDWIDE RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE SALE OF BOTH DONATED MERCHANDISE (CLOTHING, FURNITURE, ETC.) AND LIMITED MERCHANDISE PURCHASED FROM MERCHANTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE OPERATION OF THE SHOPPE ALSO BENEFITS NEEDY FAMILIES IN LANCASTER COUNTY BY PROVIDING CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.

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POTTSVILLE AREA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES,INC. WAS ORGANIZEDIN 1992 TO PROVIDE EMEREGENCY,AMBULANCE,RESCUE AND OTHERMEDICAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER POTTSVILLEAREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. RECENT ACTVIVITES HAVEEXPANDED THIS MISSION TO PROVIDE HEALTH,SAFETY AND MEDICALEDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO ACTIVELY PROMOTETHESE CONCEPTS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORIENTED FUNCTIONS.

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TRPIL COMMUNITY SERVICES D/B/A VFI COMMUNITY SERVICES AFFIRMS LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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TO TRANSFORM YOUNG PEOPLES' LIVES THROUGH LONG DISTANCE RUNNING AND MENTORSHIP.

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THE ALLEGHENY INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO DEFEND THE INTERESTS OF TAXPAYERS, CITIZENS, AND BUSINESSES AGAINST AN INCREASINGLY BURDENSOME AND INTRUSIVE GOVERNMENT. TO THAT END, WE WILL FORMULATE AND ADVOCATE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ROLL BACK THE SIZE AND SCOPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS CREATE A MORE ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT. OUR EFFORTS WILL BE GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM THAT ARE THE BEDROCK UPON WHICH THIS NATION WAS FOUNDED.

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ESTABLISH AND MONITOR CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FIELDS. ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. PROVIDE CURRICULA AND STANDARDS FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION, MAINTAIN ETHICAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION AND OFFER MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO OTHER CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.

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BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUMMERBRIDGE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA - A BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM) OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT BUILDS A PATH FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO COLLEGE FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FROM THE PHILADELPHIA REGION'S UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INSPIRES TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BECOME EDUCATORS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS BY GIVING THEM RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEACHING IN THE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT IS PRIMARILY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS. ON JANUARY 22, 2020, BREAKTHROUGH ENTERED INTO A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL (GFS) WHEREBY GFS WOULD ADMINISTER THE BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAM. ON MARCH 22, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SIGNED AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH GFS, WHEREBY THE ORGANIZATION BECAME A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF GFS.

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OPERATION OF A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE AND SOCIAL CLUB

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TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR ANDMANAGEMENT; TO PROVIDE WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS BOTH OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY AND EXPLORE NEW AND INNOVATIVE JOINT APPROACHES TO ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS; TO ASSIST WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS IN SOLVING PROBLEMS OF MUTUAL CONCERNNOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO RESOLUTION WITHIN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS; TO STUDY AND EXPLORE WAYS OF ELIMINATING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WHICH REDUCE THE COMPETITIVENESS AND INHIBIT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY;TO ENHANCE THE INVOLVEMENT OF WORKERS IN MAKING DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR WORKING LIVES; TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WHICH IMPROVE JOB SECURITY, ENHANCE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY ANDTHE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE FROST VALLEY YMCA IN CLARYVILLE, NY

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ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES A 100 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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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 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.

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EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONS FOR MEMBERS - FOOD, DRINK, ENTERTAINMENT TOTAL MEMEBERSHIP = 1150

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THE PUBLISHING OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO PROMOTING STUDY IN THE HISTORY OF IDEAS.

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IMPROVE ECONOMIC STANDARDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PERPETUAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HERSHEY CEMETERY.