The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Houston

MISSION:

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 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.

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THE JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF HOUSTON (JASH) IS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS HOUSTON'S DIVERSE COMMUNITY, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE THE MUTUAL INTEREST OF AMERICAN AND JAPANESE PEOPLES. OUR PROGRAMS IN LANGUAGE AND EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE, AND BUSINESS INITIATIVES AND NETWORKING PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND IMPORTANT PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE EXCHANGE.

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TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF HAND THERAPY THROUGH GRANTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUSTAINED UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES OR DISEASE.

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MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE COMMMON AREAS WHICH BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AT LARGE.

MISSION:

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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PROVIDE SAFETY AND WELFARE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION AND TO MAINTAIN THE COMMON AREAS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL RESIDENTS LOCATED IN THE WILLOW SPRINGS SUBDIVISION.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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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.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS AN OUTREACH MINISTRY THAT PREACHES AND TEACHES THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS WRITTEN IN THE HOLY BIBLE AND HELPS INDIVIDUALS RELATE THOSE TEACHINGS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.

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GLASSTIRE IS AN ONLINE MAGAZINE FOR VISUAL ART IN TEXAS.

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PROJECT ONE DAY'S MISSION IS TO BRING THE LOVE AND SAFETY OF JESUS CHRIST TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN NEED. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS VIA OUR UNIQUE COOPERATIVE CHILDCARE MODEL WHEREBY WE TRAIN LOW-INCOME PARENTS TO SUPPLEMENT EXPERIENCED, CHRIST-CENTERED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. EACH WEEK, PARENTS ASSIST ONE DAY TO RECEIVE FOUR, TUITION-FREE CHILDCARE DAYS TO FACILITATE WORK OR SCHOOL.

MISSION:

EDUCATION OF LIFE SCIENCE BY BRINGING TOGETHER RESOURCES, CAPABILITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGION AS A GLOBAL LEADER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH.

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CIVIC & SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION - PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE PROPERTY, AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM HELPING THE CHILDREN FACING THE GREATEST RISK FACTORS DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIPS, GOALS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AND CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S TRAJECTORY. WE WORK WITH CHILDREN STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN AND STAY WITH THEM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - NO MATTER WHAT. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH A "FRIEND" (A SALARIED, TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN) AND THEY SPEND 4 HOURS A WEEK TOGETHER 1:1 - IN SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF RICE UNIVERSITY BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THE KARL F. HASSELMANN CHAIR IN ENGINEERING, BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS OF ENGINEERING AT RICE UNIVERSITY.

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TO STRENGTHEN HOUSTON'S FOSTER FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRAINING AND COLLABORATION.

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ASSOCIATION FORMED TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS, SAFETY AND RETENTION OF PROPERTY VALUES FOR THE WELFARE OF THE OWNERS AND COMMUNITY VISITORS.

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A. COMMMUNITY OUTREACH B. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT C. CHURCH PLANTING