The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Block Island

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELL BEING AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF BLOCK ISLAND.

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THE SOUTHEAST LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND PROTECTS THE SOUTHEAST LIGHTHOUSE ON BLOCK ISLAND, RI, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. WE INCREASE THE COMMUNITY'S KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE LIGHTHOUSE AND ENSURE ACCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.

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TO PROCURE AND PRESERVE OBJECTS AND RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE HISTORY OF BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY OF BLOCK ISLAND

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THE FOUNDATION (BIED) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF BLOCK ISLAND.BIED HAS DONE THIS BY PROVIDING LOW AND MODERATE HOUSING. BIED HAS ALSO BUILT AND NOW MANAGESA COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDES CHILD CARE AND SENIOR ACTIVITIES. BIED ALSO OPERATES A GALLERY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS.

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MARINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO TEACH STUDENTS & THE GENERAL PUBLIC SKILLS IN THIS AREA

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THE BLOCK ISLAND CLUB EXISTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENTIRE ISLAND COMMUNITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF BLOCK ISLAND, SUMMER RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO BLOCK ISLAND. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE ISLAND COMMUNITY THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SAILING AND SEAMANSHIP, SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY, TENNIS AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. THE BLOCK ISLAND CLUB FURTHER EXISTS TO PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF BLOCK ISLAND'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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PRESERVE AND PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 365 DAYS A YEAR TO THE ENTIRE ISLAND COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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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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The goal of this organization

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality 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 support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.