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1		LOS ANGELES, CA
2		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
3		SAN RAMON, CA
4		San Francisco, CA
5		Kentfield, CA
6		OAKLAND, CA
7		Oakland, CA
8		Santa Ana, CA
9		LONG BEACH, CA
10		Sunset Beach, CA
11		SAN DIEGO, CA
12		LOS ANGELES, CA
13		EL CERRITO, CA
14		Villa Park, CA
15		SAN JOSE, CA
16		San Francisco, CA
17		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
18		Cypress, CA
19		Long Beach, CA
20		LARKSPUR, CA
21		Fontana, CA
22		BEVERLY HILLS, CA
23		LOS ANGELES, CA
24		LA MIRADA, CA
25		Canyon, CA
26		FRESNO, CA
27		Santa Clara, CA
28		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
29		Berkeley, CA
30		GARDEN GROVE, CA
31		CLAREMONT, CA
32		MONTEREY PARK, CA
33		Oakland, CA
34		SAN DIEGO, CA
35		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
36		ENCINITAS, CA
37		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.

WHP) PROVIDES AND REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES AT SCALE TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY OF CURRENTLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES. WE HARNESS THE LATEST ADVANCES IN COMMUNICATION, DIAGNOSTIC AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE SERVICE DELIVERY NETWORKS THAT HAVE AN UNWAVERING FOCUS ON HOLISTIC PRIMARY .

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.

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.

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

provides transformative leadership development, training, and capacity building, and technical assistance to educators and youth service providers to strengthen their capacity to facilitate racial healing and well-being for youth of color and increase equity within youth serving institutions.

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 BUILD THE CAPACITY OF NONPROFITS SO THEY CAN MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TNP PROVIDES NONPROFITS CAPACITY BUILDING RESOURCES AND TOOLS INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION, CONSULTING SERVICES, AND INFORMATION RESOURCES.

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.

THE ENTITY WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND WELL BEING OF DIABETIC ASSISTANCE DOGS WHO ALERT DIABETIC PATIENTS TO CHANGES IN THEIR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL DUE TO THE EXCEPTIONAL SCENT CAPABILITIES OF DOGS. THE ENTITY WILL SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN MEXICO AS THE OPERATING EXPENSES ARE MUCH LOWER IN MEXICO THAN COMPARABLE OPERATIONS IN THE U.S.

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

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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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