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1		N HIGHLANDS, CA
2		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
3		LOS ANGELES, CA
4		OAKLAND, CA
5		SAN DIEGO, CA
6		Mount Shasta, CA
7		La Habra Heights, CA
8		RIVERSIDE, CA
9		San Francisco, CA
10		Sacramento, CA
11		HOLLISTER, CA
12		South Lake Tahoe, CA
13		ENCINITAS, CA
14		LOS ANGELES, CA
15		Oakland, CA
16		ALAMO, CA
17		SOLVANG, CA
18		ORANGE, CA
19		FAIRFAX, CA
20		CARMEL, CA
21		Sacramento, CA
22		Los Angeles, CA
23		San Francisco, CA
24		VISTA, CA
25		SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
26		Danville, CA
27		Lake Forest, CA
28		ROHNERT PARK, CA
29		SAN DIEGO, CA
30		ATWATER, CA
31		TUSTIN, CA
32		PLEASANTON, CA
33		SACRAMENTO, CA
34		SARATOGA, CA
35		YORBA LINDA, CA
36		IRVINE, CA
37		ORANGE, CA
38		NEWPORT BEACH, CA
39		Anaheim, CA
40		RIALTO, CA
41		SAN DIEGO, CA
42		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
43		SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
44		Walnut, CA
45		OAKLAND, CA
46		CHINO HILLS, CA
47		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
48		IRVINE, CA
49		SIERRA MADRE, CA
50		SAN RAMON, CA

ThepurposesforwhichthisFoundationisorganizedistoprovideeducationalassistanceandcharitableservicestoresidentsofthecityandcountyofSacramento,byprovidingdirectassistancetoindividualsseekinghighereducationand orcharitableassistanceservicesaswellasfundingsupporttonot-for-profitorganizations.Thesepurposesareachievedbymeetingfinancialneedsthroughgrantunderwritings,scholarshipofferingsanddirectcharitableassistanceservicesandprogramstofamilies,individuals,andnot-for-profitorganizations.TheFoundationdevelopsandsponsorsdirectserviceprogramsandwillpartnerwithcommunity-basedorganizationsthathavesimilarpurposes,tostrengthenitspurposesandmeetitsgoals.Thesedirectserviceprogramspromoteself-reliance,self-empowerment,andself-sufficiency.

LENDING AND GRANTMAKING TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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.

IS A NETWORK OF PIONEERING LEADERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA WHO WORK DEEPLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPY, AND INVESTING. WE ENVISION AN ECONOMY THAT HAS TRANSITIONED FROM THE EXTRACTIVE ACCUMULATION OF WEALTH AND CENTRALIZATION OF POWER TO ONE THAT EDISTRIBUTES WEALTH, DEMOCRATIZES POWER, AND SHIFTS ECONOMIC CONTROL TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

ESTABLISH A PERMANENT TRADE ASSOCIATION IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY IN THE . TO PROMOTE A STANDARD BUSINESS ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM AND FAIR PRACTICES AMONG ITS MEMBERS. TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE EDUCATION ITS MEMBERS. TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE AN EXCHANGE IDEAS REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.

THE CSC PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES, BUILD CAPACITY AND MAXIMIZE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY FAMILIES AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. FORMED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OR SUPERVISORS IN EARLY 2002, THE CSC WAS DESIGNATED THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (CAPC) FOR COUNTY CALIFORNIA. SINCE THAT TIME THE CSC HAS CONTINUED TO EVOLVE TO MEET THE COMMUNITIES CHANGING NEEDS. A FOUNDATIONAL FOCUS OF THE CSC IS TO RESEARCH AND PROMOTE COUNTY WIDE STRATEGIES AIMED AT THE ROOT CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS ISSUES INCLUDING POVERTY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND UNSUITABLE HOUSING. OUR EFFORTS MAXIMIZE THE INVOLVMENT OF CSC BOARD MEMBERS, WHO ARE ALL POLICY LEVEL PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS LEADERS. STRATEGIES INCLUDE CONVENING AND FACILITATING COLLABORATION WITHIN THE COUNTY TO MORE SPECIFICALLY TARGET THE ROOT CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE. WE HOLD AND PROMOTE A VISION OF COUNTY AS AN IN

NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

THE (ABP) PROVIDES PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE, INNOVATION, AND SENSE OF FOR ALL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE BID.

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

Property based business improvement district

DUE TO THE CURRENT EVENTS THAT WILL OR HAVE CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONCERNS AND DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY GOVENOR NEWSOM, ALL ACCESS AND DONATION DISTRIBUTIONS WERE HALTED OR SEVERLY LIMITED DUE TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS. THE GOVENOR HAS UNVAILED A STATE PLAN TO MOVE PAST THE STAY AT HOME ORDER AND OPEN BUSINESSES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONTACT ORGANIZATIONS TO SCHEDULE DELIVERY OF DONATIONS. WE ARE ALSO HOPEFUL TO CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE GATHERING AND EVENTS AS IN THE PAST. THE WAS ABLE TO ACCEPT NON-CASH DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTED THE GOODS TO SEVERAL OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WE VISITED DIFFERENT COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT CA IN SUPORT OF OTHER NON-PROFITS, DONATED SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, AND PRODUCE TO SEVERAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WE DONATED TO SEVERAL HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FOOD AND CLOTHING. IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS WE CONTINUED ACTIVITIES, OUTREACH, AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE FO

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE COMMERICAL AREA AND BUSINESSES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES. THIS INCLUDES PROMOTION, MARKETING, AND OTHER COMMERICAL REVITALIZATION.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC BUSINESS EDUCATION

IS A CALIFORNIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH SPONSORS AND MANAGES, THROUGH AFFILIATED ENTITIES, AFFORDABLE FOR SENIOR ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE LOS ANGELES AREA. ADDITIONALLY, OWNS AND OPERATES HOUSE, A 51-UNIT SENIOR COMPLEX LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES AND SERVES AS GENERAL PARTNER IN TWO PARTNERSHIPS FORMED TO DEVELOP, OWN AND OPERATE SENIOR AFFORDABLE .

is a Christian not-for-profit community development organization that provides a safe place to share opportunities, resources, and relationships, so that all families in Oakland can flourish.

THE MEMBERS SUPPORT AND PROMOTE BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE FOUR WAY TEST. THE OBJECT IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE IDEAL SERVICE AS A WORTHY ENTERPRISE.

TO PROMOTE BUSINESSES AND PROVIDE A VOICE FOR THEM TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS.

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. is the worlds first service . Rotarians carry out a variety humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section community representation. is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider international educational scholarships. The Foundation provides each year some $90 million for international scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

TO FORM A BODY MEN THOROUGHLY REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS CITY FAIRFAX, TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN ALL THINGS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH COMMERCIAL, CIVIC, AND INDUSTRIAL BETTERMENT, AND SERVICE TO MANKIND.

TO IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BY GIVING THEM POSITIVE EXPERIENCES IN THEIR LIVES. TO RAISE FUNDS VIA CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BUSINESS GROUPS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS AT LARGE, WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS CORPORATION, IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES THIS CORPORATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.

To provide educational opportunities, scholarships, mentoring and recognition of achievement to Gay and Lesbian businesspersons in the Sacramento region.

To raise funds to enhance the Department at High School, a public school is California. In 2020, the Unified School District Middle School Program was also included as a recipient. Also, in 2020, the primary exempt purpose was also expanded via a fictitious Business Name Statement, to award scholarships to former student athletes who were adversely affected financially due to Covid.

Forced Labor and Human Trafficking: This portfolio works to address various forms of human exploitation, including forced labor, child labor, debt bondage, and human trafficking. It works with workers, businesses, and governments to combat forced labor and human trafficking in the migration cycle and across supply chains.

IS A US 501C3 ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS MINISTRIES IN UGANDA AFRICA. CSI AFRICA CURRENTLY HAS 13 CHURCH AND SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN UGANDA AFRICA, LESOTHO, AND SOUTH AFRICA. THE MAIN CAMPUS IN KAMPALA, UGANDA IS COMPRISED OF A CHURCH , BUSINESS AND TRAINING CENTER, MEDICAL CLINIC, AND PRIMARY SCHOOL. IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION THAT ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING NEEDS IN AFRICA. EXISTS TO SPONSOR MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS TO AFRICA AS WELL AS SEND SUPPORT FOR THE AFRICAN MINISTRY. WE DIRECT SOLICITATION OF FUNDS BY SPEAKING AT VARIOUS CHURCHES AROUND THE US. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING A PART TIME VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL FUNDS RECEIVED ARE USED FOR THE DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE AFRICA CHURCHES AND FOR SUPPORTING MISSION TEAMS TO VOLUNTEER AT THE AFRICAN CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND MEDICAL CLINIC.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE COMMUNITY

To support organizations in foreign countries

The has been organized to promote business and economic growth and development in the City and surrounding communities.

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship business, professional, and community leaders.

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

WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF INTERNATIONAL - CLUB. WE RAISE FUNDS IN ORDER TO MAKE DONATIONS TO OTHER NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPEECH CONTEST AWARDS, AND SUPPORT THE AREA INTERACT AND ROTARACT YOUTH GROUPS.

The coordinates and cooperates with the Department as an independent non-profit corporation to assist the Department in its mission to work in partnership with other City departments, the residential and business community, and the governmental and non-profit agencies to reduce crime, provide a sense of safety and security, and improve the quality of life for those who visit and live in the City of .

TO UNITE BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN DANVILLE, SAN RAMON, DUBLIN, PLEASANTON AND LIVERMORE, AS ONE REGION, TO INTERCONNECT AND IDENTIFY ASSETS AND CREATE NEEDED PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THAT REGION BY BRINGING IN NEW BUSINESSES AND HELPING EXISTING BUSINESSES GROW AND SCALE UP.

The purpose of is to promote business through the development and operation of a PBID and other programs and initiatives.

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

PERFORMING MINISTERIAL SERVICES TO THE BUSINESS MARKET-PLACE BY ASSISTING BUSINESS OWNERS TO UNDERSTAND THE VALUES CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS AT WORK.

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.

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. is the worlds first service club. Rotarians carry out a variety of humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section of community representation. is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider of educational scholarships. The Foundation provides each year some $90 million for scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

See Sch O Provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.

To promote the common business interests of the hospitality tourism industries through advocacy, collaboration, education.

ARCHIVING HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS

TO ENGAGE BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS IN CREATING INNOVATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE OUR STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN A COMPETITIVE GLOBAL SOCIETY.

THE (IARS) IS A NONPOLITICAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDED IN 1922 TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATION RELATED TO , AND TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE THROUGH . THE IARS CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN $1 MILLION ANNUALLY TO FUND ; PROVIDES A FORUM FOR ANESTHESIOLOGY LEADERS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND IDEAS; MAINTAINS A WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP OF PHYSICIANS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN -RELATED PRACTICE, AND PHYSICIAN RESIDENTS AND OTHERS WITH DOCTORAL DEGREES; SPONSORS THE SMARTTOTS INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FDA; AND PUBLISHES THE MONTHLY and ANALGESIA JOURNAL IN PRINT AND ONLINE AS WELL AS THE CLINICAL COMPANION JOURNAL A and A PRACTICE, PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY.

A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CLASSICAL ACADEMY, AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNTER R and TC SECTION 23701D.

To enlist and mobilize Christians in helping to build a more harmonious and compassionate society; To implement and promote programs to facilitate peace and harmony in families, marriages, schools, colleges, workplaces, communities, societies and among nations; To provide emergency assistance to children and families affected by disasters and conflict, partnered with communities for long term solutions to alleviate poverty; To provide training, business consulting, resources sharing and connecting opportunities facilitating the networking and cooperation among entrepreneurs and their businesses in order to empower them to fulfill the evangelical mission and vision of their organizations.

THE OCCF ACCEPTS DONATIONS TOWARDS PROJECTS THAT WILL BENEFIT THE WELFARE OF BUSINESS ENTITIES AND RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENDEAVORS.

THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH INTENTIONS OF OPERATING A FOOD MARKET TO ADDRESS THE FOOD DESERT ISSUES IN POMONA, CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, A GELATO, COFFEE, AND SANDWICH SHOP WILL OPERATE WHILE BEING A BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN RESIDENTS TO LAUNCH BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TUTORING FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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.

WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMIC BOOK , TO HELP DEVELOP BETTER MARKETING AND DAILY BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR COMIC BOOK , AND TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF THEIR INDUSTRY BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT COMIC BOOKS IN GENERAL AND TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK .

THE GOAL OF THE (SMCF) IS TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF THE THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS. BY PARTNERING WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP MEET THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING OBJECTIVES, GIFTS TO SMCF CAN HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON AS A , ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PRESERVING AS A STRONG AND VIBRANT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.

TO ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND GOODWILL THROUGH CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS

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