The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Virginia

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DEDICATION TO THE DISCOVERY, STUDY AND PRESERVATION OF MINERAL SPECIES AND THEIR HISTORY, AND TO INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE MINERAL KINGDOM THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

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TO ENGAGE AND IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OUR YOUTH ENRICHMENT, TEAM SPIRIT, FRIENDLY COMPETITION, AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS.

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ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST CHRISTIAN CHURCHES WORLDWIDE.

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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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ORGANIZATION RUNS AN ORGANIZED BASEBALL LEAGUE TO ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK AND THE LOVE OF SPORTS.

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THE HOWARD AND GEORGEANNA JONES FOUNDATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH SOLICITS FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING RESEARCH GRANTS TO DESERVING SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATORS, THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PREPARED TO SERVE IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE AGENCIES IT SUPPORTS. THE FOUNDATION MAY ALSO SPONSOR SEMINARS WHICH WOULD BE DESIGNED TO EVALUATE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION.

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THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY WITH A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDING PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT AND BOOKS.

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TO CREATE A NATIONAL POLITICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING POLITICAL LEADERS.

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PROVIDES HOUSING TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS AND FAMILIES UNDER SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUD.

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SAFE HOUSE PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE SURVIVOR IDENTIFICATION BEYOND ONE PERCENT THROUGH EDUCATION, PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PLACEMENT TO SURVIVORS, AND ENSURE EVERY SURVIVOR HAS ACCESS TO SAFE HOUSING AND HOLISTIC CARE BY ACCELERATING SAFE HOUSE CAPACITY AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS AMERICA.OUR VISION IS TO UNITE COMMUNITIES TO END DOMESTIC SEX TRAFFICKING AND RESTORE HOPE, FREEDOM, AND A FUTURE TO EVERY SURVIVOR.

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NASAO WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE UNIFORMITY OF SAFETY MEASURES, TO STANDARDIZE AIRPORT REGULATIONS, AND TO DEVELOP A TRULY NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL NEEDS.

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TO COORDINATE AND FACILITATE PARTICIPATION OF ITS MEMBERS IN VIRGINIA'S CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED NUTRIENT CREDIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

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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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TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST HISTORIC REGIONS.

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THE VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS' ASSOCIATION, INC. (VPPPA) IS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO COOPERATIVE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. THE VPPPA PROVIDES A NETWORK OF OVER 2,100 COMPANIES OF WORKSITES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN, OR IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING TO, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION'S VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT ARE DEVELOPING OR IMPLEMENTING COOPERATIVE RECOGNITION PROGRAMS.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO RESIDENTS OF THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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TO SUPPORT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AT THE STATE LEVEL IN PROMOTING CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IN THE FORMATION OF PUBLIC POLICY.

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TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION IN THE COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC FIELDS AND GENERATE DONATIONS TO THOSE FUNDS.

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PROVIDE MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT STARWARS EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS ILLNESSES OR HAVING DISABILITIES. DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE CLASSROOM.