The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Rhode Island

MISSION:

THE OCEAN DISCOVERY LEAGUE'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE DEEP-OCEAN EXPLORATION BY DEVELOPING ACCESSIBLE SYSTEMS TO BROADEN THE COMMUNITY OF THOSE WHO EXPLORE AND UNDERSTAND THE DEEP SEA.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS REPRESENTING THE COLLECTIVE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND'S THIRTY-NINE (39) POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS BEFORE STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO AID AND ASSIST AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY EXTENDING THE BENEFITS OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND TO PROMOTE UNION ORGANIZATION.

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PROVIDENCE TEACHERS UNION LOCAL 958, AFT, AFL-CIO IS A LABOR ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE CAUSE OF SOUND AND DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION BY (A) CONVINCING THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE THAT ADEQUATE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN MUST BE THE FIRST CHARGE AGAIN PUBLIC REVENUES, (B) MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF ITS TEACHERS WITH RESPECT TO SALARIES, TENURE, PENSIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, AND (C) PROMOTING DEMOCRATIZATION OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

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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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TO SERVE THE TOWN OF SCITUATE RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES INCLUDING MATERIALS AND SERVICES TO MEET THEIR INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS.

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ENGAGE BODIES, HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH DYNAMIC AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING PERFORMANCE, TRANSFORMATIVE DANCE EDUCATION, AND DEEP COMMUNITY CONNECTION.

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TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE WOOD-PAWCATUCK WATERSHED FOR OUR NATURAL AND HUMAN COMMUNITIES.

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THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT COMMUNITY.

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TO ENCOURAGE ALUMNI TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE BROWN UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO CREATE NEW WAYS FOR ALUMNI TO STAY CONNECTED AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREATNESS OF BROWN UNIVERSITY.

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SER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RHODE ISLANDERS SO THAT THEY MAY IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE POOREST OF OUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH OUT LATIN AMERICA, CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES AND AFRICAN NATIONS, OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF HUNGER AND DISEASE, OBTAIN BASIC HEALTHCARE, AND RECEIVE HUMANITARIAN AID IN ACUTE SITUATIONS OF NEED.

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TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES TO HANDICAPPED PERSONS DESIGNED TO MEET THE OCCUPANT'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

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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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PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES.

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MISSION IS TO ENGAGE, ENRICH AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

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JM APARTMENTS (JM) IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO PROVIDE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS (SEE SCHEDULE O).

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THE RI STATE GRANGE INC IS ORGANIZED TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FRATERNAL.

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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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AMERSA INC., FOUNDED IN 1976, IS AN ORGANIZATION OF INTERDISCIPLINARY LEADERS WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY IN SUBSTANCE USE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CLINICAL CARE AND POLICY.