The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nashville

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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.

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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 provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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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 is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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ASSIST THOSE IN NEED WITH RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS

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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 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 attempt to reduce the incidence of child abuse, elder abuse and spouse abuse in family settings through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

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The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

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FRIENDS OF LICK CREEK IS A NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THEHICKMAN COUNTY WATERWAYS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.

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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 promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are residents of a particular community or neighborhood who have joined together to remedy deficiencies in existing neighborhood conditions or to enhance conditions that are currently satisfactory.