The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nashville

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

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.

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:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

MISSION:

AN ARRAY OF CHARMS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER DISADVANTAGED YOUTH BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE ACADEMIC COMPETENCIES, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING REQUIRED TO CREATE PERMANENT, POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH A FOUNDATION OF TRAINING IN ETIQUETTE, CIVILITY, AND PROTOCOL- THE THREE CORE ASSETS THAT TRANSFORM SOCIETAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC DIFFERENCES INTO THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF SUCCESS. EACH SUMMER, AAOC PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE DAY CAMPS FOR FAMILIES OF YOUTH, AGES 4-15. AAOC CAMPS ARE GENDER-SPECIFIC, CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND PROVIDE TRAINING CENTERED ON THE THEMES OF SOCIAL AND BUSINESS ETIQUETTE, CIVILITY, AND PROTOCOL. YOUTH ALSO RECEIVE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST OF THE METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE STUDY, PRACTICE, ADJUDICATION AND INSTRUCTION OF LAW.

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CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED USA EQUIPS CHURCH'S AND INDIVIDUALS IN EVANGELISM BY EXPLORING JESUS IN THE BIBLE IN A RELATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

MISSION:

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HELPLINES IS A HELPLINE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ACCREDIT HELPLINE PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. OUR VISION IS THAT ANYONE AT ANY TIME HAS ACCESS TO THRIVING, EFFECTIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. WE PROMOTE UNCONDITIONAL REGARD FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL PEOPLE.

MISSION:

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.]

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

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.

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:

The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

TO IGNITE PURPOSE, INSPIRE SUCCESS AND TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK COLLEGIATE STUDENTS AND YOUTH LIVING IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT LOVING ATMOSPHERE APPROPRIATELY STRUCTURED PROGRAMS FOR ALL CHILDREN TO FEEL SECURE. TO HELP EACH CHILD HAVE A MEMORABLE FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. USING THE GUIDANCE OF QUALIFIED TEACHES WE WANT TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF EACH CHILD ENCOURAGE SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND PROVIDE PHYSICAL MENTAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS. TO ASSIST EACH CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM.

MISSION:

TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH RELATING TO THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS, INCLUDING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, AND FACILITATING THE PERFORMANCE OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTS.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.