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1		Montrose, CA
2		Woodland Hills, CA
3		Berkeley, CA
4		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
5		SAN DIEGO, CA
6		SAN DIEGO, CA
7		SAN DIEGO, CA
8		YUCCA VALLEY, CA
9		SONOMA, CA
10		RNCHO CORDOVA, CA
11		Lake Elsinore, CA
12		San Francisco, CA
13		Torrance, CA
14		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
15		BUENA PARK, CA
16		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
17		LOS ANGELES, CA
18		VISTA, CA
19		Laguna Beach, CA
20		WESTLAKE VLG, CA
21		Poway, CA
22		ORANGE, CA
23		VISALIA, CA
24		SANTA CLARA, CA
25		DUARTE, CA
26		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
27		PASADENA, CA
28		NORTHRIDGE, CA
29		MARINA DEL REY, CA
30		Los Angeles, CA
31		SAN JOSE, CA
32		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
33		Grover Beach, CA
34		SONOMA, CA
35		SANTA ANA, CA
36		LOS ANGELES, CA
37		San Jose, CA
38		Mill Valley, CA
39		Mission Hills, CA
40		CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA
41		Milpitas, CA
42		BERKELEY, CA
43		LOS ANGELES, CA
44		SAN JOSE, CA
45		SAN JOSE, CA
46		WALNUT CREEK, CA
47		Laguna Hills, CA
48		Long Beach, CA
49		EL CENTRO, CA
50		ANAHEIM, CA

Created to honor the legacy of a beloved space industry pioneer and accomplished pilot, Dawn (1980 2016), the is designed to serve both as an inspiration and as a career boost to capable young women and other gender minorities who, like , aspire to explore our sky and stars, to shake up the aerospace industry, and to help their fellow people here on planet Earth. We do this by matching up to forty students per year with purpose-driven, paid internships at leading aerospace companies and organizations and with senior and executive level mentors.

PRSONL GROWTH TRAINING WRKSHPS FOR WOMEN

To empower to achieve full potential in engineering.

TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO PURSUING CAREERS.

THE OF THE UNITED STATES IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING CITIZENS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SEA POWER TO U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND SUPPORTING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SEA SERVICES AND THEIR FAMILIES.THE MANAGES FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES, A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION.DURING 2021 THE PROVIDED $349,350 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALY, DURING 2021 $32,108 WAS PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES TO FUND COUNCIL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SEA CADETS, NJROTC, SEA SERVICE LIASON, AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVE DUTY AND MARINE CORPS EVENTS.

THIS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE WAYS GENDER DISCRIMINATION AFFECTS AND BOYS GLOBALLY. SINCE 1977, OUR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THOUSANDS ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND BOYS.

TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND MEN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RELATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE, INTEGRATIVE CENTERS, TEAMS AND INITIATIVES.

TO HELP ERADICATE CANCER BY EXPOSING YOUNG PEOPLE TO METHODS OF PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, and SUPPORT. THROUGH ART EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, WE SEEK TO INCREASE CANCER AWARENESS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE SO THEY ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO MAKE CHOICE AND DEVELOP HABITS THAT WILL BENEFIT THEIR LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

PROVIDING MICRO LOANS TO WOMEN IN RWANDA AFRICA

TheAmericanRiverFoundationiscommittedtosupportingorganizationsthatcreateopportunity,enhanceself-esteemandprovidephysicalandemotionalwell-beingforthemostvulnerablewomenandchildreninourcommunities.

EVPRC is a pro-life

MUA) is a grassroots organization of Latina immigrant women with a double mission of promoting personal transformation and building community power for social and economic justice.

Assistance to abandoned children, orphans, battered women, widows and similar person in need of assistance.

To provide quick and compassionate financial assistance to low-income people battling in order to cover basic human needs, lessen financial burdens and improve quality of life.

TO SPONSOR SEVERAL BATTERED WOMEN and CHILDREN HOMES.

TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, THAT TARGET UNMET NEEDS TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

TO CONDUCT ON POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF MEN AND WOMEN IN CALIFORNIA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE USE OF TO DIRECT INDEPENDENT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, INCLUDING SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION OF LEGISLATION AND STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES.

TO SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR CHILDREN SO THAT THEIR NEXT MISSION IS CLEAR AND CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE WORLD. IN 2020-2021 WE SERVED 1,018 AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING PROVIDING 226 DAYS OF CHILDCARE.

WISE PLACE Orange County-based nonprofit providing women with safe shelter counseling and mental health services to help rebuild their lives

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment

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 ENGAGE OF ALL AGES IN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL PERSONAL CHANGE.

FORGE WAYS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN EXTREME POVERTY TO LEARN, CONNECT, AND LEAD IN COUNTRIES WHERE WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE MARGINALIZED. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THEM, CONNECT THEM WITH ONE ANOTHER AND EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME LEADERS ADVOCATING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.

EDUCATIONAL INSPIRATIONAL GUIDANCE TO MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

is organized exclusively to expand the educational opportunities for emerging and established women .

Helpingwomenrecoveringfrommedicalemergencies

BUILDING STRONGER, HEALTIER COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOCIAL INVESTMENT FOCUSED ON EXCHANGE PROGRAM, , WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, VOLUNTERISEM, PHILANTHROPHY AND DIVERSITY THROUGH POER OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

IS A -INITIATED GRASSROOTS and SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT WORKING TO END THE WARS IN IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN, STOP NEW WARS and REDIRECT OUR RESOURCES INTO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, GREEN JOBS and OTHER LIFE-AFFIRMING ACTIVITIES.

Support to Belize Cancer Center engaging in treatment of cancer patients. Equipment, materials, freight and delivery, bldg repairs, groundskeeping operations.

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SERVICES TO THE POOR, INCLUDING HOT SHOWERS FOR THE HOMELESS, HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND A HOUSING and FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

IS A NON-PROFIT PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES UNMET NEEDS OF WOMEN BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MEDICINES AND DEVICES

To provide goods and services to needy individuals and families of , CA

TO DRIVE PARTICIPATION AMONG IN LOCAL PHILANTHROPY, RAISE AWARENESS OF THE UNMET NEES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SONOMA VALLEY, INSPIRE DONORS TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED WITH LOCAL CHARITIES,M AND MADE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON THE LON-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR NONPROFITS.

OUR MISSION IS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE STANDARD OF CARE IN BREAST HEALTH AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE POST DIAGNOSIS. OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM, RESOURCES AFTER DIAGNOSIS "RAD" PROGRAM IS A GLOBAL AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE ATHLETIC WOMEN IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE RAD PROGRAM INCLUDES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PEER-TO-PEER ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION FOCUSED ON MIND, BODY AND SOUL WELL BEING. WE WANT TO REDEFINE THE STANDARD OF CARE IN BREAST HEALTH AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE POST DIAGNOSIS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS OF FITNESS AND SUPPORT TO ACCESS RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE FITNESS INSTRUCTION THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER.

PARTNERS WITH A NETWORK OF GLOBAL FEMALE LEADERS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO DISCOVER THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL THROUGH MICRO-ENTERPRISE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES.

Health is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of childbirth injuries by building sustainable capacity with local partners in Sub-Saharan Africa supporting world-renowned doctors, researchers and hospitals that treat women with compassionate holistic care.

is dedicated to equipping and empowering low-income young women from countries restoring peace with the education, leadership skills, and network connections needed to become leaders who change their nations and the world.

COUNSELING FOR THE RAPE , MOTHERS

THE NCBW IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION COM-PRISED PROFESSIONAL DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCE-MENT CAREER OPORTUNITIES. NCBW IS COMMITTED TO FURTHER EQUITY AND ENPOWERMENT ,

strives to reach the most vulnerable and helpless --- young victims of rape, prostitution, human trafficking, and abuse. We rescue / protect / and empower them to accomplish their destiny and full potential in life. To help underprivileged children and young adults.

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.

OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS DEDICATED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORTING AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID TO IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA. OUR FOCUS IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF LOCAL WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS. WE WILL MAKE GRANTS TO UGANDAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SUPPORTING WOMEN WHO STRUGGLE WITH POVERTY, HIV, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Provide Financial assistance schools, destitute children and women residence and hospitals, rehabilitation mentally ill destitute children and adults, skill development poor children and rural women, Education poor children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

PROMOTE AND RECOGNIZE THE POWER, INFLUENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

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To promote reading for pleasure and knowledge

PROVISIONS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING WOMEN/CHILDREN

Primary exempt purpose is to raise funds for local charities and/or schools and to serve as many persons as possible. different organizations are chosen by the members each year. small fundraisers are ongoing throughout the year.

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