The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Madison

MISSION:

THE WISCONSIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR MUSIC WRITTEN FOR CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, EXPANDING THE MASTERWORKS SERIES OF CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES, PRESERVING AND ENHANCING CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE, DEVELOPING MUSIC APPRECIATION IN CHILDREN AT AN EARLY AGE, ENHANCING COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAYS WITH ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES, PROVIDING OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SERVE MORE CONSTITUENTS AND COMMUNITIES, AND EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

MISSION:

WINGRA SCHOOL PROVIDES A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL OPTION FOR FAMILIES IN THE GREATER MADISON AREA. AS PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS, WE BELIEVE THAT LEARNING SHOULD BE RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL FOR OUR STUDENTS. WE PAY ATTENTION TO ALL ASPECTS OF A STUDENT'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT--SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE--AND SEE THESE COMPONENTS AS INTERCONNECTED. OUR CLASSROOMS ARE VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITIES IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE VIEWED NOT AS PASSIVE RECIPIENTS OF INFORMATION BUT AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. OUR COLLABORATIVE TEACHING MODEL ASSURES THAT STUDENTS ARE KNOWN AND VALUED BY ALL OF THEIR TEACHERS. AS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WE ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CURRICULUM THAT IS FULLY ALIGNED WITH OUR PROGRESSIVE IDEALS AND THAT IS RESPONSIVE AND ABLE TO ADAPT TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES. OUR LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO PROMOTE LIFELONG ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING.

MISSION:

TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION CONCERNING CROPS AND THE CONDITIONS AFFECTING THEM IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO GENERAL HUMAN WELFARE. PROMOTE BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH, FOSTER HIGH STANDARDS IN EDUCATIONAL MATTERS, SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON CROP SCIENCE, SHALL OFFER PUBLIC SERVICES AS RELATED TO THESE.

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TO DEVELOP PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES WITHIN THE SOUTH CENTRAL LIBRARY SYSTEM AND THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL LIBRARY SYSTEM THAT ARE ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER SUCH PURPOSES.

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TO BE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH IN CONNECTION WITH SOILS AND THE CONDITIONS AFFECTING SOILS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE BY ALLEVIATING HUNGER AND DISCOMFORT AND SHALL MAKE THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

MISSION:

PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CAREER, TECHNICAL, AND ADULT EDUCATION IN WISCONSIN.

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OPERATION FRESH START EMPOWERS EMERGING ADULTS ON A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.

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The goal of this organization is to offer counseling, medication and other mental health services for people who have acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances.

MISSION:

COMMUNITY LIVING ALLIANCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND THE ELDERLY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. CLA PARTNERS WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS TO ACQUIRE PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO PROMOTE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF-DETERMINATION.

MISSION:

WISCONSIN MANUFACTURERS AND COMMERCE (WMC) IS ORGANIZED AS AN ASSOCIATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO MAKE WISCONSIN THE MOST COMPETITIVE STATE IN THE NATION IN WHICH TO DO BUSINESS. IT FOSTERS AND PROTECTS THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM TO ADVANCE THE BUSINESS AND EDUCATION INTERESTS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.

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 SUPPORT PRIMARILY HOME HEALTH UNITED, INC. (HHU) AND HHU XTRA CARE, INC. BY MEANS OF GRANTS, LOANS, OR INVESTMENT OF ASSETS, AND SECONDARILY TO SUPPORT OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HOME HEALTH CARE, BASIC SERVICES FOR THE HOMEBOUND, OR COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE IN THE AREAS SERVED BY HHU.

MISSION:

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF WISCONSIN, INC. ("ASSOCIATION"), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST TRAINING, GOVERNMENT AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND PROGRAMS TO ENSURE MEMBERS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, ADD VALUE TO THE INDUSTRY'S CLIENTS, PROMOTE A SAFE WORK PLACE, AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THE INDUSTRY'S EMPLOYEES. THE ASSOCIATION'S VISION IS TO LEAD THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN PROMOTING AND DEFENDING THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE MERIT SHOP AND FREE ENTERPRISE WHEREBY ANYONE CAN SUCCEED SOLELY ON MERIT. THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF WISCONSIN, INC. IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, INC. (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION).

MISSION:

AN INTERDISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE RESOLUTION OF FAMILY CONFLICT.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CHARITIES, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ORGANIZATIONS AIMED AT BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES AND HEALTHY KIDS, EMPOWERING THEM TO CHASE AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF WISCONSIN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ARTS AND LETTERS.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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MISSION: TRANSLATING SCIENCE INTO TOOLS TO CULTIVATE AND MEASURE WELL-BEINGVISION: A KINDER, WISER MORE COMPASSIONATE WORLD

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE YWCA OF MADISON, FOCUSING ON THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.