The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Williams Bay

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TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT THE ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE KNOWN AS YERKES OBSERVATORY AND TO KEEP IT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FOSTER ITS REPUTATION AS A SYMBOL OF SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE, AND CONTINUE PROGRAMS OF OUTREACH & EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE YOUTH.

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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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PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LESS FORTUNATE INNER-CITY CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE A CAMPING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM.

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THE MISSION OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION THAT EQUIPS STUDENTS TO DISCOVER TRUTH THROUGH THE LENS OF SCRIPTURE, DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, AND BECOME CONFORMED IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST.

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PROVISION OF SAFETY PATROL PERSONNEL FOR RECREATIONAL USERS OF GENEVA LAKE

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NORMAN B. BARR CAMP IS USED FOR CHURCH CONFERENCES, FOR CHILDREN WHO ORDINARILY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND A SUMMER CAMP, AND FOR FAMILIES. THE CAMP HAS COTTAGES WHICH ARE RENTED TO THOSE WHO TAKE PART IN THE CAMP PROGRAMS. MOST OF THE CHILDREN ATTENDING CAMP ARE FROM THE INNER CITY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO HELP WITH THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMP. MOST OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED ARE FROM NET RENTALS AND DONATIONS. THERE IS A CHAPEL ON THE GROUNDS WHICH IS USED BOTH DURING THE WEEK AND FOR SUNDAY SERVICES.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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EDUCATION SERVICES IN THE STEAM FIELDS FOCUSED ON INCLUSIVENESS, ACCESSIBILITY, AND EQUITY.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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LIBRARIES FIRST PROVIDES LIBRARIEES, SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFITS WITH CREATIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES SO THEY MAY BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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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.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.