The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Rhode Island

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the options available to physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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The goal of this organization is to provide substance abuse education programs for people who are at risk for substance abuse in an effort to prevent their involvement with drugs and/or alcohol.

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The goal of this organization is to prepare and deliver regular hot meals to elderly individuals, people with disabilities or people with AIDS or other targeted conditions who are unable to shop and/or prepare food for themselves or to travel to a site where a meal is being served. Also known as home delivered meals.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Animal-Related major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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ASSISTING AND SERVING VETERANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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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 are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform primarily ballet.

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The goal of this organization is to provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics 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 provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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AN ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS, RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN CHARITABLE WORK