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1		LOS ANGELES, CA
2		San Francisco, CA
3		LOS ANGELES, CA
4		Fresno, CA
5		SARATOGA, CA
6		SAN DIEGO, CA
7		SAN DIEGO, CA
8		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
9		CARLSBAD, CA
10		SAN DIEGO, CA
11		MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
12		Sacramento, CA
13		SARATOGA, CA
14		RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
15		SACRAMENTO, CA
16		Oakland, CA
17		SANTA CLARA, CA
18		MORGAN HILL, CA
19		SAN JOSE, CA
20		MERCED, CA
21		Menlo Park, CA
22		Bakersfield, CA
23		Fontana, CA
24		Union City, CA
25		SAN JOSE, CA
26		SANTA ROSA, CA
27		PALO ALTO, CA
28		CULVER CITY, CA
29		Los Angeles, CA
30		SAN RAMON, CA
31		Mcclellan, CA
32		OAKLAND, CA
33		PALO ALTO, CA
34		GLENDALE, CA
35		Oakland, CA
36		GARDEN GROVE, CA
37		BURBANK, CA
38		LONG BEACH, CA
39		LONG BEACH, CA
40		LONG BEACH, CA
41		LONG BEACH, CA
42		LONG BEACH, CA
43		San Francisco, CA
44		VAN NUYS, CA
45		Larkspur, CA
46		LOS ANGELES, CA
47		Los Angeles, CA
48		ENCINITAS, CA
49		OAKLAND, CA
50		CALABASAS, CA

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO HELP FACILITATE THEIR STUDIES AND TO PROVIDE STIPENDS TO STUDENTS TO ATTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS SUCH AS THE OF COMMERCE EXPO FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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.

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.

ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN RESPONSE TO TREMENDOUS IMPACT GLOBAL PANDEMIC COVID-19 HAS HAD ON RESTAURANT AND FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRIES, WITH GOAL OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN THOSE INDUSTRIES THAT HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED AS A RESULT OF PANDEMIC. SPECIFICALLY, ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO HELP STRUGGLING FARMS IN WEST MARIN, CA AND CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES OF SAN FRANCISCO-AREA RESTAURANTS, COTOGNA, VERJUS, AND QUINCE, WHO HAVE BEEN LAID-OFF, FURLOUGHED, OR OTHERWISE FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OR WHO MAY BE OTHERWISE IMPACTED BY A PANDEMIC OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTER.

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

WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT PROJECT VIA ITS PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A NEW EDUCATION FACILITY LOCATED AT NEWTON AVE, WHICH SERVES APPROXIMATELY 450 STUDENTS PER YEAR.

INVESTMENT IN ARENI HOLDINGS LLC TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE SURROUNDING CITIES BY PROVIDING TOURISM RELATED JOBS.

provides training, education, and technical assistance in the form of individual and group classes, presentations, research assistance and coaching in order to educate community groups, individuals, organizations, small business owners and others on techniques of community organizing, local government processes, and community and business resources. The purpose is to equip citizens to think and act strategically to produce positive results when local community issues become organizing campaigns.

WORKS IN THE FIELDS OF DESIGN, REAL ESTATE , AND INVESTMENT TO CREATE A CASH FLOW THAT WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO OTHER 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

AS AN AFFILIATE OF COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH ("COMMONSPIRIT"), , , (" ") IS COMMITTED TO MAKE THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD KNOWN BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.

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.

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 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 .

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.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PASS THRU ENTITY: JNN INVESTORS, LLC

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.

To create and sustain businesses and jobs through micro-business development.

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

TO RAISE FUNDS TO ASSIST MICRO BUSINESSES WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS IN SONOMA COUNTY.

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

WAS FOUNDED TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST, AND TO MAKE GRANTS AND GIFTS IN AID AND SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ORPHANAGES, FOR RELIEF OF THE POOR OR DISTRESSED OR HOMELESS OR OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, AND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE; TO COLLECT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND TO DISPOSE OF FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES OR OTHERWISE TO ASSIST CORPORATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS CARRYING ON SUCH ACTIVITIES AS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF APPLICANT.

Education/Support/Services Artists The (CCI) was launched in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, networking and financial independence individual artists and creative entrepreneurs by providing business training, grants

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 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.

IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUTES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A 48 UNIT COMMUNITY KNOWN AS KUPUNA HALE LOCATED IN HONOLULU, HAWAII, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, AS AMENDED. ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE ORIGINAL MORTGAGE WAS PAID IN FULL USING PROCEEDS FROM THE CB and T NOTE PAYABLE. ON MARCH 28, 2022, THE PROPERTY SOLD TO RHF PARTNERS, LP. , . NOW FUNDS THE PROJECT THROUGH A SELLER CARRYBACK LOAN, AND IS THE MAJORITY MEMBER OF RHF MGP, LLC. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS ENTITY GOING FORWARD WILL BE A FINANCING ARM OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECT THROUGH THE NEW PARTNERSHIP.

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS AN SBA CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (CDC) TO STIMULATE THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF SMALL BUSINESSES PRIMARILY THROUGH SBA LOAN PROGRAMS.

INVESTMENT IN VALLEY CORPORATE COMMUNITY CENTER LLC LOCATED IN VAN NUYS. THE PROPERTY IS BEING USED BY VARIOUS PUBLIC TYPE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP DIRECT FUTURE DONATIONS.

RECEIVES FUNDS FROM WORKPLACE FUND DRIVES, INDIVIDUALS OR CORPORATIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBER AGENCIES.

DONATES TO 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT HAVE PURPOSES AND MISSIONS CONSISTENT WITH VALUES OF CAPITAL, LLC.

Title Holding Corporation For Real Property

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND EVENTS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MENTOR EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS IN THE FIELDS OF , BEAUTY AND .WORK CLOSELY WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND OWNERS TO PROVIDE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL BREAK-OUT SESSIONS TO OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL CANDIDATES. THE AREAS OF EDUCATION WILL BE DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND ON GOING CLIENT RETENTION AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION WITH LOCAL LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION IS TO ASSIST IN BUILDING CAPACITY ENCOURAGE STIMULATE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG SMALL BUSINESSES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS, LENDING INSTITUTIONS.

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