The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Pennsylvania

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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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INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE & OTHER HEALTHY FOODS TO AREA HUNGER- RELIEF SITES SERVING AT-RISK, FOOD-INSECURE POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING LOCAL FARMERS & FOOD PRODUCERS FREE DELIVERY & DISTRIBUTION OF THEIR SURPLUS.

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

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THE JOHNSON HOUSE HISTORIC SITE, A CENTER FOR CIVIL AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY, IS A HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM THAT REPRESENTS WHAT EVERYDAY PEOPLE HAVE DONE AND CAN DO TO MAKE A

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TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER, DESIRABLE AND PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT THE CAMPMEETING GROUNDS IN MOUNT GRETNA, PA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AND CONDUCTING WORSHIP OF GOD IN GATHERINGS ACCORDING TO THE DISCIPLINE AND BELIEF OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide animal-related 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 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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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 maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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

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TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THREE TOWNSHIPS IN THE ROARING CREEK VALLEY, SERVING ABOUT 3,500 RESIDENTS. ASSIST IN FLOOD RESCUE AND HELP SURROUNDING MUNICIPALITIES IF CALLED UPON.

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THE BEDFORD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. INVOKES AND UNIFIES ITS MEMBERS TO PROMOTE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN OUR REGION.

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A SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT CORPORATION TO ASSIST INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY IN PLANNING FOR AND OBTAINING NEEDED SUPPORT.

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THE ROSEDALE BLOCK CLUSTERS (RBC) MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE IMAGE OF THE ROSEDALE-TIOGA COMMUNITY, ENHANCE FAMILY VALUES AND TO ASSRST IN SECURING SERVICES CONDUCIVE TO ENCOURAGING PROGRESS AND IMPROVING THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY WHILE TRAINING OUR YOUTH LANDSCAPING

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THE NEW OXFORD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO HELP FAMILIES PROVIDE A PEACEFUL RESTING PLACE FOR THEIR DECEASED LOVED ONES IN A DIGNIFIED AND COST EFFECTIVE MANNER. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES IN NEW OXFORD, PA.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC. IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUPOORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

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OWN AND OPERATE A NON-PROFIT HOUSING PROJECT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES UNDER SECTION 811 CAPITAL ADVANCE PROGRAM OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE BUREAU IS TO PROMOTE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN INDIANA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, TO SERVICE VISITORS TO THE COUNTY, AND TO PROMOTE THE COUNTY AS A CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ATTRACTIVE AREA OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE BUREAU ALSO ASSISTS ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES IN EFFORTS TO ATTRACT VISITORS TO THE AREA.

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A UNIT CHARTERED BY A NATIONAL VETERANS ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF VETERANS OF THE US MILITARY, THEIR DEPENDENTS, COMMUNITY, AND COUNTRY

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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COVERLET WAS INCORPORATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ON FEBRUARY 21, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTION, DISPLAY, PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF, AND EDUCATION REGARDING, PRIMARILY ANTIQUE WOVEN COVERLETS, THEIR HISTORY AND THEIR MAKERS, AS FURTHER DEFINED AND OUTLINED BY THE FOLLOWING: A)TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY FINE AND INTERESTING EXAMPLES OF COVERLETS OF ALL WEAVE STRUCTURES. B)TO ILLUSTRATE HOW COVERLETS WERE MADE AND BY WHOM. C)TO ILLUSTRATE COVERLETS IN HISTORY; I.E., BRING HISTORY TO LIFE BY DEMONSTRATING THE GENERAL HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND THE EVENTS OF THEIR DAY. D)TO ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY IN COVERLETS; I.E., DEMONSTRATING THE BACKGROUND BEHIND POLITICAL SLOGANS, HISTORICALLY EVENT-RELATED PATTERN MOTIFS AND CHANGING TASTE IN DECORATIVE ARTS AS THEY APPEAR IN COVERLETS. E)TO RESPECT AND CONVEY THE HUMANITY OF THE WEAVERS AND THEIR LIFESTYLES AND CHALLENGES, BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL.