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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PROVIDE FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF EAST NANTMEAL, UPPER UWCHLAN, WALLACE, WEST NANTMEAL TOWNSHIPS

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STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY FOR ALL VOTERS BY PROMOTING THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTIONS.

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PROVIDE PROGRAMS, MATERIALS AND INFORMATION FOR FOSTERING DIALOGUE EMPHASIZING THE PROBLEMS,NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF WOMEN OF DIFFERENT RACES, RELIGIONS AND BACKGROUNDS.

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THE FOUNDATION WILL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES AND EFFORTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF THE ELDERLY IN THE JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA AREA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BENEFITING THE ELDERLY AND THE CONDUCTING OF ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST AND BENEFIT TO THE ELDERLY COMMUNITY IN THE JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED TO HELP MEET THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE WORKING UNINSURED AND THE UNDERINSURED POPULATIONS IN LUZERNE COUNTY, PA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK BUT CANNOT AFFORD INSURANCE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. THE UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE ACHIEVES THEIR HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES.

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VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTING PROVIDING SAFETY TO THE WHITEHALL BORO COMMUNITY.

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THE MISSION OF THE BLOSSBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY IS TO PROVIDE A FREE LIBRARY SERVICE TO AND FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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CAFE MOMENTUM, A PITTSBURGH-BASED RESTAURANT AND CULINARY TRAINING FACILITY, TRANSFORMS YOUNG LIVES BY EQUIPPING OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST AT-RISK YOUTH WITH LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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TO PREPARE AND DELIVER NUTRITIOUS, AFFORDABLE MEALS TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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PRESERVE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND REAL ESTATE OF CRAWFORD COUNTY. PRESENT PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING HISTORICAL EVENTS. PUBLISH NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLICATIONS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY. PROVIDE RESEARCH MATERIAL FOR GENEALOGICAL AND COUNTY HISTORY.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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THIS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OR LEAGUE PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS ON REAL ESTATE INVESTING. THIS EDUCATIONAL FUNCTION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, OUTSIDE SPEAKERS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES.

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PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS (THE "ORGANIZATION") CELEBRATES STUDENT VOICES THROUGH THE ART OF PLAYWRITING. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS PROMOTE WRITING-BASED LITERACY SKILLS WHILE ALSO ADVANCING CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND COLLABORATIVE SKILLS IN GRADES K-12 IN AN ENGAGING CUSTOMIZABLE CURRICULUM FORMAT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THEIR TEACHING AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS TO LEARN TO INCORPORATE ARTS EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM AND ACROSS CURRICULA. THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY OPERATES PROGRAMS SERVING AS MANY AS 1700 STUDENTS IN PHILADELPHIA AND SUBURBAN PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AS MANY AS 15 ORIGINAL WORKS BY STUDENTS THAT WERE SUBMITTED DURING THE ANNUAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL.

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CITY OF GOD BUILDING WAS RENOVATED TO BE USED AS A SPIRITUAL CHAPEL AND APOSTOLIC SPIRITUAL LEARNING CENTER. IT IS ALSO BEING USED AS A SPIRITUAL RETREAT HOUSE AND PRO-LIFE CENTER. SPIRITUAL BOOKS, VIDEOS AND TAPES ARE ALSO SOLD ON A PER ORDER BASIS AND IN THE GIFT SHOP. A NEW CHAPEL WAS BUILT SO THAT THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST CAN BE PERFORMED BY A CATHOLIC PRIEST. PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE BISHOP OF THE SCRANTON DIOCESE FOR THE USE OF THIS CHAPEL. MARY'S PAVILLION WAS ERECTED SO AS TO PROVIDE AN OPEN AMPHITHEATER FOR DAY-LONG AND MULTIPLE DAY PROGRAMS. THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES WERE PURCHASED; DIVINE MERCY FARM TO GROW FOODS AND RAISE LIVESTOCK TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY, AND THE NEXTDOOR RESIDENCE TO HOUSE CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS (THE CARMELITES NUNS) WHO WILL BE MOVING IN TO TAKE UP RESIDENCE RELOCATING FROM NEW YORK CITY. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL IS TO SPREAD GOD'S KINGDOM IN THE WORDS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH HIS DIVINE MERCY FOR ALL.

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THE COMPANY IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF FIRE, RESCUE/DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO CAMP HILL BOROUGH IN PENNSYLVANIA.

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The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.