The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tennessee

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND EXPAND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO AGGRIEVED PERSONS; TO PROVIDE BILL OF RIGHTS PROTECTION.

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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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TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND LIFE RECOVERY OPTIONS IN RURAL TENNESSEE THROUGH A "HAND UP, NOT HAND OUT" APPROACH

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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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BECK IS THE PLACE WHERE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE ARE PRESERVED

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MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF THE MIDSOUTH PROMOTES MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE.

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BRINGING SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HOPE TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY INNER CITY YOUTH BY BRINGING JESUS IN THEIR LIVES AND TEACHING THEM LIFE SKILLS.

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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 DONATION OF GRANTS TO VARIOUS GRASS-ROOTS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND AS AN ENDOWMENT FOR HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

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KNOXVILLE COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE, CHURCH RELATED COEDUCATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION. THE COLLEGE IS OPEN TO STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURES WHO SEEK A QUALITY LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION.

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EDUCATION THROUGH PROMOTION OF THE INTEREST OF MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, COORDINATING SHARING OF INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, AND CONDUCTING JOINT PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS.

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TO COMBAT CHILD ABUSE BY COORDINATING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOCUSED ON PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.

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ENRICH THE CULTURAL, INTELLECTUAL, & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES

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.

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DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF ARCHITECTURALLY AND/OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS, OPEN SPACES, AND PARKS IN KNOXVILLE AND KNOX COUNTY.

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THE MISSION OF FREEMASONRY IS TO PROMOTE A WAY OF LIFE THAT BINDS LIKE MINDED MEN IN A WORLDWIDE BROTHERHOOD THAT TRANSCENDS ALL RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DIFFERENCES; BY TEACHING THE GREAT PRINCIPLES OF BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF, AND TRUTH; AND, BY THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF THESE, THROUGH ITS FELLOWSHIP, ITS COMPASSION AND ITS CONCERN, TO FIND WAYS IN WHICH TO SERVE GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY, NEIGHBORS AND SELF.

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NASHVILLE SOFTWARE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO EXPAND THE TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE BY PROVIDING MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO A CAREER IN TECHNOLOGY THROUGH TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND LEARNING BY DOING.

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BRIDGES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STRIVES TO BE THE HUB OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES, SERVING THEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FROM BIRTH THROUGH ELDER YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD ACCESS, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE D/DEAF, DEAF-BLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.

MISSION:

MUSICIANS ON CALL BRINGS LIVE AND RECORDED MUSIC TO THE BEDSIDES OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS IN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS. MUSICIANS ON CALL USES MUSIC TO PROMOTE AND COMPLEMENT THE HEALING PROCESS.

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LABOR ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE TRADES INVOLVING SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL, AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS