The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cleveland

MISSION:

LEE UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION WHICH OFFERS LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ON BOTH THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND DISTANCE PROGRAMS. WE SEEK TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES BIBLICAL TRUTH AS REVEALED IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES WITH TRUTH DISCOVERED THROUGH THE STUDY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND IN THE PRACTICE OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONS. A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR IS THE CONTROLLING PERSPECTIVE FROM WHICH OUR EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE IS CARRIED OUT. THE FOUNDATIONAL PURPOSE OF ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LEE IS TO DEVELOP WITHIN THE STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING, ABILITY, AND SKILLS WHICH WILL PREPARE THEM FOR RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN LIVING IN A COMPLEX WORLD.

MISSION:

ACQUIRE, OWN, AND MANAGE NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, RETIREMENT HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

MISSION:

TO ESTABLISH, DEVELOP, OWN, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES, RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE HOUSING, HEALTH, PERSONAL NEEDS AND FINANCIAL SECURITY NEEDS OF ELDERLY, DISABLED, POOR, AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS (THE FACILITIES). THROUGH THESE FACILITIES, THE ORGANIZATION MAY ALSO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES. ALL FACILITIES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS. AS FUNDS ALLOW, AND UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

MISSION:

SERVE AS A MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR OF CHURCH LOANS AND TO SERVE AS AN ORIGINATOR OF FIRST MORTGAGE CHURCH LOANS TO QUALIFIED CONGREGATIONS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF GOD, AN INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION.

MISSION:

OFFER INVESTORS AND DONORS THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES MANAGED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING THE KINGDOM THROUGH THE PRUDENT STEWARDSHIP OF THOSE ASSETS

MISSION:

OPERATES A FULL SERVICE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WITH MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CARE.

MISSION:

TO BE A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT LEADS THE EFFORTS IN IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY NEEDS, FACILITATING COLLABORATION, AND MAXIMIZING RESOURCES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO MOBILIZE CHURCHES, INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND BASIC NECESSITIES TO THE POOR AND NEEDY AROUND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

PROVIDES SERVICES TO MEMBERS IN THE FORM OF LOANS, DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, ETC.

MISSION:

LIFE BRIDGES HELPS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.

MISSION:

TO FACILITATE ETHICAL STEWARDSHIP OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES BY HELPING CONNECT THOSE RESOURCES WITH THE NEEDS OF CLEVELAND AND BRADLEY COUNTY TENNESSEE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE INCOME FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE FORM OF TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

MISSION:

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CLEVELAND IS A NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN HOUSING MINISTRY. HABITAT WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD AND PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED BY BUILDING AND SELLING HOUSES WITH ZERO PERCENT INTEREST LOANS. WE WORK TO PROVIDE DECENT HOUSES IN COMMUNITIES SO THAT EVERY PERSON CAN EXPERIENCE GOD'S LOVE IN ORDER TO LIVE AND GROW INTO ALL THAT GOD INTENDS.

MISSION:

THE BACHMAN FOUNDATION PROVIDES STUDENTS IN EAST TENNESSEE WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY WITH SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP OFFSET THE RISING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION THROUGH PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

PROVIDE CREDIT UNION SERVICES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POPULATION