The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Williamsburg

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.

MISSION:

DREAM CATCHERS (ORGANIZATION), A VIRGINIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES (EAAT) OFFERING EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, HEALING, AND HOPE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC RIDING, THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP, SPEECH THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING, COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND PROFESSIONAL EAAT EDUCATION THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATIONS. ON AVERAGE, 800 PARTICIPANTS ARE SERVED EACH YEAR; THE SERVICE AREA IS THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA FROM RICHMOND TO NORFOLK, AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE PENINSULA AND THE NORTHERN NECK REGIONS. PROGRAM FEES, FEES FOR WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATIONS, CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

MISSION:

TO PERPETRUATE THE MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO ACHIEVED THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES

MISSION:

TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF ORPHANS THROUGH THE LOVE OF GOD AND FAMILY. WE PROVIDE SMALL, FAMILY-STYLE, CHRIST-CENTERED HOMES FOR ORPHANS IN UKRAINE, BELARUS, AND KENYA. WE HAVE A SPECIAL FOCUS ON AGED-OUT ORPHAN TEENS (16-21 YEARS).

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

FULL MISSION STATEMENT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE OTHE PEACE OPERATIONS TRAINING INSTITUTE (POTI) PROVIDES GLOBALLY ACCESSIBLE SELF-PACED, ONLINE, ON-DEMAND COURSES ON PEACE SUPPORT, HUMANITARIAN RELIEF, AND SECURITY OPERATIONS AT LITTLE TO NO COST TO THE STUDENT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING ESSENTIAL, PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE TO MILITARY PERSONNEL, POLICE, AND CIVILIANS WORKING TOWARDS PEACE WORLDWIDE.

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.

MISSION:

WE TRY TO MAKE LIVES AND THE ENVIRONMENT BETTER WITH SCIENCE AND DESIGN. WE FOCUS ON INCENTIVES, OUTCOMES, AND SUSTAINABILITY. MUCH OF OUR WORK INVOLVES PROGRAM DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE, AND EVALUATION.

MISSION:

THE COUNCIL WAS FORMED AS A VEHICLE FOR COLLECTIVE CONSULTATION AND AS A CONDUIT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON COURT ADMINISTRATION, RULES AND METHODS OF PROCEDURE, AND THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF STATE COURTS OF APPEAL. THE COUNCIL CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND MAINTAINS A COLLABORATIVE LIAISON WITH THE CONFERENCE OF CHIEF JUSTICES, THEREBY ENABLING IT TO SHARE IDEAS THAT ARE INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE SUPREMELY FUNCTIONAL AND UTILITARIAN.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF OUR MEMBERS IN PROFESSIONAL FORESTRY PRACTICES, TO RAISE THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND WORK OF ACF CONSULTANTS AND CONSULTING FORESTRY, TO FURTHER PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF ACF, ACF CONSULTANTS AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S PERCEPTION OF FORESTRY AND FORESTRY ACTIVITIES, AND TO SERVE AS A FORUM TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION AMOUNG OUR MEMBERS.

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:

The goal of this organization is to clear slums and renew or rehabilitate old housing and other structures including abandoned buildings in blighted and depressed residential neighborhoods in order to provide a safe, sanitary and pleasant place for people to live.

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COURT MANAGEMENT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION AT ALL LEVELS OF COURTS NATIONWIDE. IN CARRYING OUT ITS PURPOSE, THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO ENCOURAGE THE EXCHANGE OF USEFUL INFORMATION AMONG THEM; ENCOURAGES THE APPLICATION OF MODERN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO COURTS, AND, THROUGH THE WORK OF ITS COMMITTEES, SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF COURT MANAGEMENT, THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH, AND THE IMPARTIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURTS.

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FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO OBTAIN GRANTS, AWARDS, AND PERFORM VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDS OBTAINED WILL THEN BE USED FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF YOUTH IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOCCER AND HEALTH ACTIVITES.

MISSION:

FISH, INC. OF WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HELP TO RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER WILLIAMSBURG AREA. FISH DEPENDS ENTIRELY UPON A CARING COMMUNITY FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, VOLUNTEERS AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS, IN ORDER TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide science and technology research services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE WCCC IS TO SERVE AS A MODEL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, WHILE ALSO SERVING AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE FOR PARENTS OF THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

PROMOTE EXPANDED ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS, MEETINGS AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS AT THE VIRGINIA STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED SOLEY AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. PROTECT FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A CLASSICAL CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION. EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH A THOROUGH BIBLICAL WORLD AND LIFE VIEW THAT CAPTURES THEIR AFFECTIONS AND ENABLES THEM TO DISCERN, ARTICULATE AND LIVE TRUTH.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION