The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tennessee

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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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OPERATION OF A LABOR UNION TO INCREASE MEMBER BENEFITS & JOB OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE/WEST INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH (THE "INSTITUTE") IS TO INVEST IN DISCOVERY, INNOVATION AND ADVANCEMENT IN THE FIELD OF ADULT CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENT EDUCATION, CARE AND SUPPORT AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL ADULT CANCER PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE MOST INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVE THERAPIES TO DEFEAT CANCER IN ITS ENTIRETY WHILE RESPECTING INDIVIDUAL QUALITY OF LIFE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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THE MISSION OF CCS CORP IS TO SUPPORT HIGH-RISK, HIGH VALUE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND DEPLOYMENT OF INNOVATIVE, NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING AND RECYCLING PROCESSES AND PRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, AND SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION TO CLEAN ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, THAT CAN IMPROVE U.S. COMPETITIVENESS, SAVE ENERGY AND IMPROVE LIFE-CYCLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS AS WELL AS REDUCE EMISSIONS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE, AND ENSURE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.

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THE BIJOU THEATRE SERVES TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF KNOXVILLE BY PROVIDING ALL-INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND CREATING A SENSE OF PLACE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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

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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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PROJECT REFLECT'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM URBAN AMERICA THROUGH EDUCATION AND POLICY REFORM. WE WORK TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING A K-4 CHARTER SCHOOL, A TUTORING AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, FAMILY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE DISADVANTAGED, ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED IN TIPTON, LAUDERDALE, FAYETTE AND RURAL SHELBY COUNTY THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF HUMAN SERVICES.

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KJCFF WAS CREATED TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF KNOXVILLE. THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND FUNDRAISING, IT AIMS TO RAISE FUNDS, TEACH PHILANTHROPY, AND MANAGE RESOURCES FOR A VIBRANT JEWISH COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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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 conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area

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LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING, DISCIPLINED, SUPPORTIVE, AND JOYFUL SCHOOL. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE K-8 STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER FOUNDATION NECESSARY TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, AND LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. AUTHORIZED BY THE SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP PREP OPENED ITS DOORS TO AN INAUGURAL CLASS OF 60 KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND 60 FIRST GRADE STUDENTS ON AUGUST 10, 2015. EACH YEAR, WE WILL GROW BY ONE GRADE UNTIL WE REACH OUR FULL CAPACITY AS A K-8 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN 2024.LEADERSHIP PREP IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPTION IN SOUTHEAST MEMPHIS AND ELIMINATING THE POWER OF DEMOGRAPHIC BIAS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. LEADERSHIP PREP WILL PROVIDE A RIGOROUS AND SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIONAL OPTION FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE WILL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY ENSURING EVERY STUDENT RECEIVES THE ACADEMIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND STRONG CHARACTER FOUNDATION NECESSARY

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POSITIVELY LIVING SERVES VULNERABLE GROUPS STUGGLING TO SURVIVE THE CHALLENGES CREATED BY HIV/AIDS, HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION AND DISABILITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE THROUGH ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, SOCIALIZATION, HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.

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THE JASON FOUNDATION'S CORE MISSION IS FOR THE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF YOUTH SUICIDE. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR OUR FORMAL MISSION STATEMENT AND FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF OUR UNIQUE ORGANIZATIONAL MODULE.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.

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EDUCATE PRESCHOOL THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE CHILDREN IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHILE DEVELOPING THEM SPIRITUALLY,ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND PHYSICALLY WITH JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR STANDARD AND THE BIBLE AS THEIR FOUNDATION.

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THE MISSION OF SAMARITAN RECOVERY COMMUNITY IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE POSSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS OR CO-OCCURING DISORDERS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PRESERVES AND PROMOTES THE DIGNITY OF THE PERSONS SERVED.