The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bainbridge Island

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:

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES & INSPIRE LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENT AND TRANQUILITY IN THE PRESENCE OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH A PREMIER PUBLIC GARDEN OF NATURAL AND DESIGNED PACIFIC NORTHWEST LANDSCAPES.

MISSION:

BCF ANNUALLY ASSESSES LOCAL NEEDS, ADMINISTERS AN EXTENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO QUALIFIED NONPROFITS IN ORDER TO MEET THOSE NEEDS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEEDS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, MAKES SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING STUDENTS, AND RAISES FUNDS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GIVING.

MISSION:

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART INSPIRES CURIOSITY, WONDER AND UNDERSTANDING BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFT OF THE PUGET SOUND REGION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

BAINBRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS DEVELOPS AND PRESENTS THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, SERVES AS A VENUE FOR PERFORMANCES BY OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDES CLASSES IN THEATRE ARTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE INTRIGUED WITH LEARNING.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF HRB IS TO PRESERVE THE DIVERSITY AND VITALITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. HRB ENVISIONS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY WHERE THERE ARE HOMES AFFORDABLE TO ALL. WORKING TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, HRB DEVELOPS HOUSING FOR AND PROVIDES HOUSING-RELATED SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND.

MISSION:

SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO EARLY-STAGE SOCIALLY-, ENVIRONMENTALLY-, HEALTH-. AND COMMUNITY-CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISES THAT ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING FROM CONVENTIONAL SOURCES AS A WAY TO RELIEVE POVERTY, CREATE JOBS, IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL THEREIN, AND TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT.

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 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACE DEDICATED TO THE JOY OF READING, THE DISCOVERY OF IDEAS, AND THE POWER OF INFORMATION BY OWNING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS. THE FACILITIES WERE DONATED BY THE PEOPLE OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND IN 1961 AND CONTINUE TO BE FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED THROUGH EFFORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE LIBRARY IS OPERATED BY KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY, A SEPARATE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES MATERIALS, STAFF, AND TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ENJOY GOLFING, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND DINING.

MISSION:

WE OFFER FULL AND HALF DAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS TO SIXTH GRADE AGE BASED ON THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY AND METHODS. WE ALSO OFFER PARENT EDUCATION TO THE PARENTS OF OUR STUDENTS.

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 EDUCATE EACH OF OUR CHILDREN; TO NOURISH THEIR INNATE CURIOSITY, INSPIRE A LIFELONG ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING, AND FOSTER RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.

MISSION:

TO RESTORE HABITAT, WATER QUALITY AND NATIVE SPECIES IN THE PUGET SOUND