The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Austin

MISSION:

TO PARTNER WITH BUSINESSES, COMMUNITITES AND GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT TRANSPARENT, SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS ALL STAKEHOLDERS.

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:

TO ADVANCE CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES AND FUNDING THAT PROMOTE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE TEXAS SIVLER-HAIRED LEGISLATURE WITH THE RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF ITS MEMBERSHIP INFORMULATING THEIR POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. TEXAS SIVLER-HAIRED LEGISLATURE MEETINGS PROMOTING GOOD GOVERMENT FOR ALL TEXANS BY DIRECTLY INVOLVING SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. PUBLICATIONS OF A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, A BI-ANNUAL DIRECTORY AND INTERNET TRAINING PROJECTS.

MISSION:

SWAN SONGS FULFILLS MUSICAL LAST WISHES BY ORGANIZING CONCERTS FOR INDIVIDUALS NEARING THE END OF LIFE. THERE IS NO COST TO THE FAMILY OR FACILITY AND SWAN SONGS COMPENSATES THE MUSICIANS FOR EACH PERFORMANCE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS (DSACT)IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND THE COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THOSE WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

MISSION:

EQUALITY TEXAS WORKS TO SECURE FULL EQUALITY FOR LGBTQ+ TEXANS.

MISSION:

TEXAS BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE FOSTERS MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND THE LEGISLATURE ON POLICY QUESTIONS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO ALL TEXANS.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS WITH AUSTIN POLICE OFFICERS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITABLE AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, TO SUPPORT AUSTIN POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED.

MISSION:

TACCHO IS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR ALL TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. AS SUCH, IT CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO DETERMINE AND SHARE BEST PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES WITH ITS MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES. TACCHO ADVOCATES FOR BEST PRACTICES AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS RELATED TO PUBLIC HEALTH. TACCHO ALSO CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATORS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE RESOURCES THAT INSTILL AND NURTURE HOPE IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED BY ADDRESSING THE EMOTIONAL DEMANDS THEY

MISSION:

THE FUND MAKES DONATIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN PROVIDING RELIEF TO PATIENTS IN NEED OF DENTAL CARE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE FUND IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF DUE TO DISABILITY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO MEMBERS OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION AND DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION.

MISSION:

A NONPARTISAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH GATHERS AND PRESERVES THE HISTORY AND WORK OF THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT AND THE STATE'S APPELLATE COURTS. THROUGH RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH AND ITS ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE, SUPPORT, AND PROTECT CRITICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS SO THEY CAN MEET THEIR POTENTIAL.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE JOY, HOPE AND NORMALCY TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE THROUGH A PERSONALIZED BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO WORK TOGETHER TO FACILITATE AND INSPIRE POSITIVE CULTURAL CHANGE USING EVOLUTIONARY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE.

MISSION:

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS SERVES AS A VOICE OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY, ADVOCATING FOR AN ECONOMIC, LEGISLATIVE, AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS A VIBRANT LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS.

MISSION:

TSPE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE PROFESSION AND LICENSED PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING.

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:

RA NEWS IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING TRANSPARENCY REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLIC MONEY AND THE POLICIES THAT SHAPE EVERYDAY LIFE IN TEXAS. WE PROVIDE INDEPENDENT REPORTING FOR A BETTER TEXAS AND (SEE SCHEDULE O)