The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tennessee

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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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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE EYE HEALTH CARE OF TENNESSEEANS, SERVE PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF OPHTHALMOLOGISTS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND MEMBER SERVICES, AND ASSURE THE PUBLICS DIRECT ACCESS TO MEDICAL DOCTORS TRAINED IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

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THE MISSION OF SENSATIONAL ENLIGHTMENT IS TO SERVE CHRISTIAN FAMILIES DEVOTED TO THEIR CHILDREN S SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT.

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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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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.

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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 is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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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 are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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INTEGRATING ARTS & TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR REGION

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THE MCMINN COUNTY EMERGENCY RESCUE SQUAD PROVIDES K-9 RESCUE SERVICES, DIVE TEAM RESCUE SERVICES AND FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICES IN THE MCMINN COUNTY AREA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE MCMINN COUNTY AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the physical and earth sciences, i.e., the area of science that studies inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy and associated phenomena.

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The goal of this organization is the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building 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 provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND ASSIST IN HOMELESS PREVENTION

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MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS FOR THE GOOD OF THEIR ASSOCIATES, THEIR COMPANY, AND THEIR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.