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1		LOS ANGELES, CA
2		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
3		San Francisco, CA
4		SAN DIEGO, CA
5		Kentfield, CA
6		BERKELEY, CA
7		OAKLAND, CA
8		Santa Ana, CA
9		REDLANDS, CA
10		Sunset Beach, CA
11		Sacramento, CA
12		San Francisco, CA
13		Villa Park, CA
14		SANTA CLARA, CA
15		SAN JOSE, CA
16		San Francisco, CA
17		BERKELEY, CA
18		Cypress, CA
19		Long Beach, CA
20		Fontana, CA
21		BEVERLY HILLS, CA
22		LA MIRADA, CA
23		Canyon, CA
24		FRESNO, CA
25		Santa Clara, CA
26		Berkeley, CA
27		Napa, CA
28		GARDEN GROVE, CA
29		IRVINE, CA
30		CLAREMONT, CA
31		MONTEREY PARK, CA
32		Oakland, CA
33		SAN DIEGO, CA
34		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
35		ENCINITAS, CA
36		PASADENA, 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.

M PROJECT - CURATION, EXHIBITION, MURAL PROGRAM (CHRISTOPHER BURCH, KALANI WARE), DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS, MEDIA, OVERHEAD/LOGISITICS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPENSES. THE 836M PROJECT PROVIDES A PUBLIC EXHIBITION SPACE FOR ARTISTS AND RELATED EVENTS. DURING 2021, 836M HELD TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS FROM JOHN SANBORN, AGNES GUILLAUME, APEXER, JET MARTINEZ, CHAD HASEGAWA, PAZ DE LA CALZADA, AND MONA CARON.ALL EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERY PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR VIEWING.

NCAPIP is a Organization American, Native Hawaiian and that Advocate for the Health and Well Being for Our Partners and Communities. The Objectives are as Followed: A. Advocate for Adequate and Equitable public and Private Funding for Initiatives and Programs to Improve Access to and Quality , Linguistically and Culturally Competent Health Care Services. B. Advocate for Adequate and Equitable Public and Private Resources for AA and NHPI Focused Research and Data Collection and Dissemination; and C. Foster Professional Development for AA and NHPI Health Professional and Enhance Representation at Leadership and Governmental Levels for Health Care Policy and Service Delivery Systems.

PSEA IS THE UNITED VOICE REPRESENTING THE OFFICE, TECHNICAL, BUSINESS SERVICES, PARAPROFESSIONAL AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES STAFF OF THE UNIFED DISTRICT.

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CHARITY CAR RALLY. OPERATING EXPENSES ARE PAID FROM REVENUES; NET PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO A CHARITY SELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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!

TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR NONPROFITS IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, THE (NCF) IS TAKING THE LEAD TO PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES TO ASSIST NONPROFITS WITH THE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. USING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, WE USE EFFECTIVE BUILDING TOOLS TO HELP EMERGING LEADERS DEVELOP CORE COMPETENCIES AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

We empower families and communities to be healthy, educated, and reliant." We do this through our programs in Education, Health, Small Business Development, Clean Environment, Emergency Relief, and Volunteerism.

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.

supports a stronger, more effective U.S. movement for reproductive justice by mobilizing new funding and capacity building resources to grassroots organizing and policy change efforts let to empower low income women, women of color, transgender people and (cont on pg 2)

COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS

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.

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

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

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.

Capacity building and economic empowerment for young Africans through IGNITE Experience Workshops, Contests and Pathway Scholarships. Facilitated in Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria in 2020

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.

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.

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.

FINANCIAL AND SERVICE SUPPORT TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS AND BUILDING SOCIAL RELATIONS AMOUNG MEMBERS

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

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.

provides funds to refurbish real property and barn facilities, enhance childrens opportunities to celebrate their rural roots and assist with operating expenses to benefit all County residents

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.

APICS PROVIDES COURSES IN MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS RESOURCES. COURSES ARE PROVIDED TO BUSINESS IN HOUSE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH LOCAL COLLEGES SEMINARS SEMI-ANNUAL SYMPOSIUMS ARE PROVIDED TO EDUCATE MEMBERS

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.

To provide high-quality capacity building training, technical assistance, and education services to organizations of all types and sizes on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the meaningful practice of inclusive leadership.

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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