The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mercer Island

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ASSIST LOCAL PUGET SOUND HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

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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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A PRESCHOOL PROVIDING EARLY EDUCATION FOR 3-6 YEAR OLDS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

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TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IN KENYA AND THE UNITED STATES (SEATTLE, WA AND SURROUNDING AREA) THROUGH STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO BE GLOBAL CITIZENS.

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PROMOTE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FOOTBALL ON MERCER ISLAND. FUND FOOTBALL, TRAINING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTRA COACHING FOR MERCER ISLAND. HS FOOTBALL PROGRAM. ALSO FUND OFF SEASON DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, CAMPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS WHO SHOW FINANCIAL NEED

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TEACHING VOCAL AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS TO GRADES, K-12. PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ART AND JOY OF CHORAL AND OTHER MUSIC. EDUCATE THE PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITY REGARDING MUSIC SKILLS AND APPRECIATION.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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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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TO PROVIDE A WARM, CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for children and youth to develop individual and group initiative and responsibility, self-reliance, courage, personal fitness, discipline and other desirable qualities of character through participation in a wide range of organized recreational, educational and civic activities under the leadership of qualified adult volunteers. Use this code for troop type organizations not specifically designated as Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A or Camp Fire.

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TO TEACH GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND TO DEVELOP, GOVERN AND PROMOTE THE GAME OF AMATEUR SOCCER AMONG ALL YOUTH WITHIN THE AREA OF JURISDICTION FOR THE ASSOCIATION. IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT PURPOSE, EYSA SPONSORS, ORGANIZES AND GOVERNS

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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.]

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EDUCATION ON METHODS TO REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING; VERIFYING AND REPORTING EFFECTIVENESS OF METHODS.

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The goal of this organization is to organize trade high schools or vocational centers that provide formal preparation for semiskilled, skilled, technical or professional occupations for high-school-aged students and, in some cases, adults who want to develop skills for employment.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in sports involving horseback riding and jumping. Coaching, access to riding and jumping facilities and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.