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1		PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA
2		BERKELEY, CA
3		OAKLAND, CA
4		Santa Ana, CA
5		SAN JOSE, CA
6		LOS ANGELES, CA
7		BAKERSFIELD, CA
8		SANTA CLARA, CA
9		SUNNYVALE, CA
10		SAN JOSE, CA
11		Oakland, CA
12		San Francisco, CA
13		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
14		BERKELEY, CA
15		Long Beach, CA
16		LARKSPUR, CA
17		Fontana, CA
18		BEVERLY HILLS, CA
19		LOS ANGELES, CA
20		LA MIRADA, CA
21		Canyon, CA
22		Santa Clara, CA
23		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
24		Berkeley, CA
25		GARDEN GROVE, CA
26		IRVINE, CA
27		MONTEREY PARK, CA
28		Oakland, CA
29		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
30		ENCINITAS, CA
31		PASADENA, CA

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND ARTS PROGRAMS FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND FACILITY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AT , ESTATES, CA

OASIS ADVANCES EDUCATION AND CHOICE WOMEN AND GIRLS, THROUGH PROGRAMS, CAPACITY BUILDING AND POLICY ADVOCACY. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS BASED IN THE SAHEL.

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

Serving more than 44,000 Orange County children and families each year, breaks the cycle of poverty, incarceration and hopelessness through long-term youth development, education and life-enhancing programs. , an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1995 to fill identified service delivery gaps in the fields of human services, education, health and fitness, and tobacco/vape and drug use prevention throughout Orange County. The mission of is to inspire Brighter Futures by building youth leaders, supporting families, and strengthening communities through life-transforming programs. Our vision is to create more vibrant communities by addressing social inequities and health disparities through evidence-based programs that focus leadership development, mentoring, academic achievement, fitness and nutrition, and tobacco/drug use prevention. Our motto is: Creating Brighter Futures for Communities and Youth since 1995!

THE WAS ESTABLISHED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011 WITH THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AND ADVANCING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE PROVIDES PRIVATE AND PUBLICLY FUNDED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND ITS UNINCORPORATED AREAS. THE SERVES AN ESTIMATED 5,000 JOB SEEKERS EACH YEAR.

is a 501(c)3 non-profit multi-disciplinary media organization devoted to the support of media, sound and performance art. provides residencies, studio space, technical support and public exhibition space for live event

Capacity Building for member organizations, Community and Economic Development in the Kern County area.

WANTS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STARTUP NONPROFITS WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS, RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC CAPACITY BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE SO MANY MORE NONPROFITS COULD MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

DEVELOPMENT DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING SOCIAL FILMS PUBLICATIONS TO FOSTER AWARENESS OF PLIGHT OF WORLD POVERTY, INCLUDING RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM INVESTMENTS.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITTING THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING RELATED PROGRAM INVESTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.

We work to promote racial within the outdoor and environmental movement. Our systems change approach includes grantmaking, anti-racism training, career pathway development, and capacity building.

LEARNING LAB - AIMS TO AUGMENT THE EQUITABLE ACCESS INITIATIVE VIA A PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEARNING AGENDA, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PARTNERS and DISSEMINATION OF LEARNINGS

EXISTS TO PROVIDE DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH ANNUAL CYCLES OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

The is a membership organization representing 29 -based affordable housing organizations throughout the state of . CACLTN supports the work of its member organizations through policy advocacy and capacity building.

UIL) empowers underestimated communities with innovative tools, techniques and skills to become sustainable and thrive. UIL provides support for nonprofit entities from business development, to technical assistance to fiscal sponsorship.

WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE, FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT FOR STUDENTS OF CHRONOS ACADEMY, PRIVATE K-8 MICRO-SCHOOL, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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

supports grassroots activists who are working to educate the public and demand urgent action from policy makers. CEF supports education, training, recruitment, capacity building, press support, and other movement infrastructure for activist efforts. We create a bridge between funders and activists, providing funders a safe, legal, tax deductible way to support cutting-edge activism. supports disruptive activism, because it is the fastest way to galvanize transformative change.

OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THE NONPROFIT SECTOR AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO CREATE SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC FUNDING OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, SOCIAL INNOVATION, AND A DYNAMIC APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY. HERE AT WE ADVOCATE FOR AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS TO INEQUITIES AND INJUSTICES. WE ARE ALSO PASSIONATE ABOUT BOLSTERING INCLUSION AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT.

MISSION: WE WALK ALONGSIDE OTHER VISIONARIES WITH GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO MAKE THEIR MISSIONS BECOME A REALITY, TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION WE HELP OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (OUR ) ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES AND/OR DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

The is an organization dedicated to supporting the educational programs of the Elementary School in , California. Their activities are entirely dedicated to fundraising. The organization is similar to a PTA. Funds are donated directly to the School each year to make up the difference between actual operating expenses and state funding. While most of the funding is from parents and friends of the School who give direct donations, volunteers occasionally run fundraising events.

The Mission of is to foster a comprehensive coordinated home and community based service delivery system to meet the needs of older persons and their caregivers in Santa Clara

COMMUNITY ROOM DESCRIPTION: RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY. THE USE OF THE SPACE IS A WAY TO FURTHER SOCIAL CHANGE, AS HOSTS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND CAPACITY BUILDING EVENTS, BEYOND OUR GRANTMAKING. PRIOR TO SIGNING ITS CURRENT LEASE, RECOGNIZED THAT THE COST OF RENT FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN SAN FRANCISCO WAS ESCALATING DRAMATICALLY. PURPOSELY LEASED ENOUGH SPACE TO ENABLE IT TO MAKE AVAILABLE A COMMUNITY ROOM TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER PARTNER INSTITUTIONS. THIS ROOM IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTITIES FOR MEETINGS, SMALL CONFERENCES AND OTHER GATHERINGS. IT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 40 PEOPLE IN VARIOUS SEATING ARRANGEMENTS. DURING 2018 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS USED THE CONVENING SPACE FOR 115 MEETINGS.

Supports class action public interest litigation and awards grants in areas of human and civil rights, elimination of discrimination, environmental justice and relief of poverty. Provides technical support, advice/counseling, training, and representation to public interest lawyers.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION.

SUPPORTING SECTION 509 (A) (1) ORGANIZATION - INVEST TRUST ASSETS AND DELIVER NET INCOME GENERATED TO THE TO PAY FOR ITS OPERATING EXPENSES AND TO BE USED FOR ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES.

TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL

The specific purpose of the Corporation is to pay for activities and events connected with the swearing in and inauguration ceremonies of the Mayor of , to pay for staff, vendors and overhead costs associated with these events and activities, and to relieve the City and County of of the cost of conducting these events and activities.

OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR EXPENSES TO PURSUE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE WHICH IS TO IMPROVE THE DAILY LIVES OF POOR RURAL FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SOLAR LIGHTS AND REPLACING THE DIRTY, DANGEROUS, AN POLLUTING KEROSENE LAMPS IN THEIR HOMES WHICH IS BOTH SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE IN NATURE.

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.

THE PURPOSE OF OUR ASSOCIATION IS TO 1) HOLD TOGETHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE STATE THEATRE, ESPECIALLY ITS COLLEGE OF THEATRE ARTS, 2) ENCOURAGE AMONG ITS MEMBERS AN INTEREST IN THEATER EDUCATION, 3) STIMULATE CREATIVITY IN ALL THEATER ARTS, 4) PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT TO THE . THE PRIMARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEATER EDUCATION IS THE AWARD OF ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY TALENTED THEATER STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE 1) MAINTAIN ARCHIVES OF THE THEIR LIBRARY OF THEATER ARTS BOOKS OTHER MATERIAL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, 2) PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN TOURS OF THE FOR PUBLIC GROUPS FOR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENT AUDIENCES, 3) MAIL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS ON BOTH ACTIVITIES, 4) MAINTAIN A WEBSITE THAT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE , 5) PROVIDE PERIODIC DONATIONS FOR OPERATIONS.

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