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1		LOS ANGELES, CA
2		San Francisco, CA
3		LOS ANGELES, CA
4		Fresno, CA
5		SARATOGA, CA
6		OAKLAND, CA
7		IRVINE, CA
8		SAN DIEGO, CA
9		SAN DIEGO, CA
10		TORRANCE, CA
11		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
12		SAN DIMAS, CA
13		NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
14		CARLSBAD, CA
15		Los Angeles, CA
16		EL CERRITO, CA
17		Chico, CA
18		SACRAMENTO, CA
19		Oakland, CA
20		SAN DIEGO, CA
21		LOS ALTOS, CA
22		SANTA CLARA, CA
23		MERCED, CA
24		MORGAN HILL, CA
25		Fresno, CA
26		SAN JOSE, CA
27		MERCED, CA
28		Carson, CA
29		Bakersfield, CA
30		SONOMA, CA
31		Union City, CA
32		SAN JOSE, CA
33		PALO ALTO, CA
34		SANTA ROSA, CA
35		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
36		SAN RAMON, CA
37		Mcclellan, CA
38		OAKLAND, CA
39		PALO ALTO, CA
40		GLENDALE, CA
41		Oakland, CA
42		GARDEN GROVE, CA
43		San Bernardino, CA
44		Newport Beach, CA
45		BURBANK, CA
46		LONG BEACH, CA
47		LONG BEACH, CA
48		LONG BEACH, CA
49		LONG BEACH, CA
50		LOS ANGELES, CA

THE MISSION OF THE BUSINESS PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT OF and MICRO BUSINESSES IN LOS ANGELES WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE CHINESE, CAMBONIAN, KOREAN, JAPANESE, THAI, AND FILIPINO BUSINESS COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS.

Vasalgel Contraception and Family PlanningParsemus supports contraception and family planning initiatives. A main focus is the development of a non-hormonal, long-acting and reversible male contraceptive called Vasalgel. The project is managed through Revolution Contraceptives, LLC a social enterprise that implements Vasalgels development work and serves as its sole member. In 2021, the project was in the research and development phase. Activities on Vasalgel and family planning included:Final reports on Vasalgel preclinical animal studies were prepared and reviewed.Outreach and advocacy included communication with support base, fielding media and public queries.Significant effort involved evaluating the option for a partner to help develop Vasalgel.The progress on programs made possible by gifts from the to a family planning organization continue to be monitored.Grant to the Male Contraceptive Initiative Youth Advisory Board to support small g

BEVERLY VERMONT IS A -BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS TO SECURE HOUSING THAT IS DECENT, AFFORDABLE AND CONTROLLED BY THE RESIDENTS ON A LONG-TERM BASIS. IT IS EQUALLY DEDICATED TO USING AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE THE LONG-TERM WELL-BEING OF THE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. OUR LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO ENSURE CONTINUED AND EXPANDED LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE RESIDENT-CONTROLLED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, PEDESTRIA-ORIENTED TRANSPORTATION, RECREATIONAL GREEN SPACE AND SUSTAINABLE SMALL BUSINESS.

EDUCATION and HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

IncorporationStatements:1.Conductseminarsthataredesignedforeducation,cultural,andspiritualwellbeing.2.Makeincentivedonationtosupportself-sustainabledevelopmentinhumanresource.

DIA BRINGS TOGETHER RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES and OTHER GROUPS TO LEAD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CRIME REDUCTION, BEAUTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE .

THE INVESTED IN A PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION KNOWN AS IRIS DIGITAL COMMUNITIES, PBC IN JULY OF 2017 TO PROMOTE TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTHY LIVING WHICH IS A DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FOUNDATIONS CORE ACTIVITES. IN AUGUST OF 2020 THE TRANSFERRED ALL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF IDC TO AGING WELL SOLUTIONS, LLC IN EXCHANGE FOR A 10% MEMBERSHIP INTEREST IN THE LLC.

Underwrite service and guarantee loans in to assist the growth and development of .

THE MISSION OF THE IS TO IMPROVE LIVES IN COUNTY BY MAKING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIOS AND DISADVANTAGED SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT.

TO HELP POOR TO START SMALL BUSINESS PROVIDING SMALL LOANS

IS A GLOBAL ONLINE COMMUNITY OF CONSUMERS, INVESTORS, AND WORKERS HOLDING CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE AND PUSHING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY IN THE DIRECTION OF EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND JUSTICE.

THE CORPORATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHARITABLE HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS

TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND RESOURCES TO HELP OTHERS LAUNCH NONPROFITS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO UNDERSERVED SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

PROVIDES GRANTS TO TEAM MEMBERS (EMPLOYEES) OF , USA, LLC.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE DISTRESSED.

NESST INVESTS IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT GENERATE DIGNIFIED JOBS FOR PEOPLE MOST IN NEED. NESST USES AN ENGAGED APPROACH PROVIDING TAILORED FINANCING ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN EMERGING MARKETS.

Foster innovationbased business development Provide resources to startups such as workspace computers auxiliary services

TO EMPOWER NEIGHBORHOODS AND IN TO FIND THEIR VOICE AND DEVELOP INTO FULL FLEDGED ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, AND SUPPLY SUPPORT; PROVIDE SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY COMMUNITY MEMBERS REVOLVING AROUND BINGO MEETINGS, PLANNING, STRUCTURED MEETINGS, PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS; TO SUPPORT OTHER 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS AS APPROPRIATE IN FURTHERING THEIR AGENDA; PROVIDE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO COMPLETE SPECIFIC TASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY; PROMOTE COMMUNITY CHANGE/ACTIVISM WITH REGARDS TO LOCAL LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO ISSUES.

provides free tech education training programs to youth of color via 8 - 12 week coding and data analytics bootcamps. These youth hone their skills by creating websites for small businesses and receive career exposure and mentorship from industry professionals.

HELP UNDERSERVED, UNDER-REPRESENTED SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OVERCOME CHALLENGES THEY FACE DUE TO LACK OF ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND TO ASSIST THEM IN INCREASING BUSINESS CAPACITY RESULTING IN HIGHER REVENUE GROWTH AND PROVIDING MORE JOBS.

ECOTRUST FORESTS LLC: LOAN MADE AT BELOW-MARKET INTEREST RATE TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION-BASED FOREST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES WITH A KEY AIM BEING TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE.

IISME is a nonprofit - partnership whose mission is to empower equip California technology teachers with unique professional development so that they can inspire their students to stay in school prepare successful technology engineering STEM-based careers in the global economy. IISME offers programs that leverage the vast resources of local corporations university labs galvanize their support to help teachers improve their teaching motivate students to pursue STEM-based careers.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE THE MCHCC IS TO PROMOTE -OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES AND TO FURTHER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALL COUNTY BUSINESSES THROUGH ADVOCACY, NETWORKING, MARKETING, EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND BY CREATING VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

The receives funds from individuals, families, trusts, foundations and corporations seeking to realize the satisfaction and tax benefits their contributions. Every year, interest and dividends from your gifts are used for all philanthropic giving the .

EDUCATION and HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF CREW SILICON VALLEY IS TO PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF IN THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

PROMOTION OF FAMILY VALUES AND CHRISTIAN ETHIC THROUGH FAITH BASED PROGRAMS.

The organization prvides services to the community to build small businesses. We have speakers from SBA, major corporations,and business schools. We provide a full menu small business training

was established to provide an alternative and accessible funding source to the low to moderate income small business owners for startup and initial operating activities. This service is in combination with a comprehensive technical assistance program.

THE IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO TRAUMA VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED BY WAY OF COMMUNITY DONATION AND SUPPORT. WE STRIVE TO INVOLVE CORPORATIONS, SMALL BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS TO TEAM BUILD WITH US THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE MEANS THAT WILL ENCOURAGE THOSE DEVASTATED FROM AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS TO ON THE HOPE OF RETURNING TO A PRODUCTIVE LIFE.

The purpose of " " is to support members of the faith through outreach ministries, food relief and assisting those in need.

SERVES MICRO-ENTERPRISES, SMALL BUSINESSES, ORGANIC BUSINESS, STUDENTS, LOW INCOME RESIDENTS, AND GUIDANCE ON ENTERPRENEURSHIP IN SANTA CLARA and SAN MATEO COUNTY

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

PROVIDE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL SUSTENANCE AND BALANCE, FILL WHAT IS EMPTY AND EMPTY WHAT IS FULL, AND FEED THE HUNGRY; AND DO ALL SUCH OTHER ACTS AS ARE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACCOMPLISH ANY OF THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED THE FULLEST EXTENT AS IS PERMITTED NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF CALIFORNIA.

CORPORATION SERVES AS AN AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION OF SAN STATE .

AWARDS GRANTS TO SCHOOLS IN THE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIUS CORPORATIONS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NATIONWIDE, THE RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT CLSSSROOMS OF THE FUTURE SEM, LITERACY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT SCHOOLS IN THE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Veteran Advocates for small business ownership

PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ASIA. MATCHES DONOR INTERESTS AND GRANTEE MISSION AND CAPACITY TO MAKE INTERNATIONAL GRANTMAKING COMPLIANT WITH U.S. AND LOCAL REGULATIONS, EFFECTIVE AND IMPACTFUL.

THE MADE AN INVESTMENT IN NATIVE CREATIVE, LLC TO PRODUCE EIGHT PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE PODCASTS. THE PODCASTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED OVER 2 SEASONS: 4 PLAYS AND BONUS CONTENT EACH SEASON. PRIOR TO THIS PROGRAM, HAS SUPPORTED MANY PROJECTS LED BY PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING A MODERN TRANSLATION PROJECT FOR 39 STAGED READINGS.

The mission of the is to fundraise from alumni,corporations,foundations and friends of Fu Jen Catholic in Taiwan. The activities include support for faculty research,financial aid/scholarships for students,capital projects including a teaching hospital,a laboratory building for the College of Science and Engineering and a global connection lab for the College of Foreign Languages.

The mission the Hillcrest School PTA is to support and enrich the educational opportunities the students Hillcrest School in Oakland by advocating for parent education, programs for students, and support teachers and administrators.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION.

To engage the caring power of the community to improve peoples lives. We work collaboratively with ur partner agencies, other community organizations, public agencies, corporations, philanthropic, faith-based organizations and individuals. We focus on solutions.

Orange Acres, LLC - is a single member LLC owned by the . The purpose of the investment is to hold title to an apartment building which is used to provide housing for persons wishing to enter a Christian-based substance abuse rehabilitaion program.

to develop, improve and preserve for low and moderate income persons in the City of , California, through acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, new construction, property management services and other activities associated with such purpose; and to provide community and family support serviced to residents of the City of , California that includes such persons of low and moderate incomes, and that includes but is not limited to community service programs as the operation of activity, family resources and child care centers. The corporations child care center programs shall also be made available secondarily to persons and their immediate family members who are employed in the City of , California.

TO SUPPORT, FINANCIALLY AND OTHERWISE, THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, AND/OR SUCH OTHER NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE RELATED FUNDS, FOUNDATIONS OR CORPORATIONS OPERATING IN THE CITY .

IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION, AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(2). RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO DEVELOP, BUILD, EQUIP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ACCESSORY FACILITIES. RELATED TO THIS, ALSO HOLDS A ROLE AS A FINANCING ARM OF A LOW INCOME HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF RHF HOUSING, LLC.

IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF HOUSING FOUNDATION, AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(2). HOUSING FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO DEVELOP, BUILD, EQUIP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ACCESSORY FACILITIES. RELATED TO THIS, ALSO HOLDS A ROLE AS A FINANCING ARM OF A LOW INCOME HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF VISTAS RHF HOUSING, LLC.

IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION, AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(2). RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO DEVELOP, BUILD, EQUIP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ACCESSORY FACILITIES. RELATED TO THIS, , . ALSO HOLDS A ROLE AS A FINANCING ARM OF A LOW INCOME HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AS A MAJORITY MEMBER OF HOUSING, LLC.

TO EDUCATE MULTI-CULTURAL ENTRPRENEURS, AT-RISK YOUTH, HANDICAPPABLE ENTREPRENEURS AND PEOPLE REINTERING SOCIETY TO START OR EXPAND THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES.

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