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51	AWASO HOPE FOUNDATION To support the construction and ongoing operations of a school in Awaso, Ghana for approximately 300 children ranging from pre-school through 9th grade.	Los Altos, CA
52	LATINO BUSINESS CHAMBER OF GREATER LOS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY	SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
53	Kern County Taxpayers Education Fund Inc The purpose of the Corporation is to research, organize and disseminate information and education to the public and business community of Kern County, in order to facilitate economic growth and development in Kern County.	Bakersfield, CA
54	ARTNOW INTERNATIONAL INC THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROGRAMS AND POLICIES AS WELL AS PROVIDING ARTWORK TO BE EXHIBITED AT TWO MUSUEMS.	SAN FRANCISCO, CA
55	THE MIKES BIKES FOUNDATION To assist in the development of an affordable and equitable bicycle infrastructure in developing nations where the bicycle can make an improvement in the general quality of life; To provide financing and mentoring to start-up bike dealers in an effort to strengthen and broaden the bicycle industry in nations of the developing world; To sponsor bike drives and facilitate the transportation of donated bikes to small retailers in developing countries; To educate local bicycle dealers in developing nations to improve the availability of bicycles and quality of service that local shops provide.	Novato, CA
56	Linden Educational Foundation THE LINDEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF OUR CHILDREN BY EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH DONATIONS AND SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY.	Linden, CA
57	RECON NETWORKING INC TO PROVIDE NETORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS.	SACRAMENTO, CA
58	ULTIMATE DERBY RADNESS STRIVE TO PROMOTE ROLLER DERBY, BUT ALSO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.	SACRAMENTO, CA
59	Santa Clara County Construction Careers Association Provide services and information that promotes career opportunities in the construction industry.	San Jose, CA
60	MSACL MSACL (The Association for Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Laboratory) facilitates discussion, networking, education and intellectual growth in the field of clinical analysis using mass spectrometry and other advanced technologies (including data science, NMR, etc.) with the goal of improving analytical competency and, thereby, patient outcomes. This mission is achieved via in-person conferences, online conferences and webinars, community outreach, and publishing a scientific journal (Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Lab; JMSACL).	DEL MAR, CA
61	Go and Do Likewise Inc GAD Kenya provides community support through education of rural underprivileged youth and adults; improving education infrastructure building classrooms; elder care; emergency health support through tranportation and cultural interaction between local residents and travelers residing in congruent space.	Fountain Valley, CA
62	BUILDERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF CCBE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSTRUCTION RELATED COMPANIES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PURSUE A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MENTORING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.	FRESNO, CA
63	Green Technical Education and Employment Green Tech is committed to providing career technical education, job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the green economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Green Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills and reversing the negative human impact on our environment.	Sacramento, CA
64	Central San Diego Black Chamber of To promote commerce for the advancement of economic development for black owned businesses within the greater San Diego area.	San Diego, CA
65	Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Inc The Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce has been organized to promote business and economic growth and development in the City of Lake Forest and surrounding communities.	Lake Forest, CA
66	NAPA VALLEY JAZZ SOCIETY THE MISSION OF THE NAPA VALLEY JAZZ SOCIETY IS TO SUPPORT THE ART OF JAZZ IN ALL ITS FORMS AND HISTORICAL BREADTH, AND TO CULTIVATE INTEREST IN JAZZ THROUGH MUSIC PRESENTATIONS, YOUTH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE NAPA VALLEY AND THE GREATER BAY AREA REGION.	NAPA, CA
67	LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION Engage. Protect. Enhance.We are on a mission to bring people, water, and nature together while pursuing a sustainable revitalization of the 51-miles of the Los Angeles River corridor.	LOS ANGELES, CA
68	SKYS THE LIMIT FUND TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUTH IN CRISIS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WILDERNESS THERAPY PROGRAMS, FAMILY COACHING SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.	MILPITAS, CA
69		Palm Desert, CA
70		LOS ANGELES, CA
71		BAKERSFIELD, CA
72		BERKELEY, CA
73		PLEASANTON, CA
74		San Rafael, CA
75		San Francisco, CA
76		FRESNO, CA
77		Carmichael, CA
78		Cupertino, CA
79		SAN DIMAS, CA
80		FOLSOM, CA
81		SELMA, CA
82		WOODLAND, CA
83		Cathedral City, CA
84		San Diego, CA
85		CAMARILLO, CA
86		LA JOLLA, CA
87		ANAHEIM, CA
88		Chula Vista, CA
89		ORANGE, CA
90		SAN DIEGO, CA
91		RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
92		CHINO, CA
93		SAN DIEGO, CA
94		LONG BEACH, CA
95		EL CAJON, CA
96		IRVINE, CA
97		SAN BERNARDINO, CA
98		San Francisco, CA
99		CALEXICO, CA
100		OAKLAND, CA

AWASO HOPE FOUNDATION

Los Altos, CA

To support the construction and ongoing operations of a school in , Ghana for approximately 300 children ranging from pre-school through 9th grade.

LATINO BUSINESS CHAMBER OF GREATER LOS

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE COMMUNITY

Kern County Taxpayers Education Fund Inc

Bakersfield, CA

The purpose of the Corporation is to research, organize and disseminate information and to the public and business community of , in order to facilitate economic growth and development in .

ARTNOW INTERNATIONAL INC

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROGRAMS AND POLICIES AS WELL AS PROVIDING ARTWORK TO BE EXHIBITED AT TWO MUSUEMS.

To assist in development of an affordable and equitable bicycle infrastructure in developing nations where bicycle can make an improvement in general quality of life; To provide financing and mentoring to start-up bike dealers in an effort to strengthen and broaden bicycle industry in nations of developing world; To sponsor bike drives and facilitate transportation of donated to small retailers in developing countries; To educate local bicycle dealers in developing nations to improve availability of bicycles and quality of service that local shops provide.

Linden Educational Foundation

Linden, CA

THE PROVIDES RESOURCES TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF OUR CHILDREN BY EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH DONATIONS AND SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

RECON NETWORKING INC

SACRAMENTO, CA

TO PROVIDE NETORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS.

ULTIMATE DERBY RADNESS

SACRAMENTO, CA

STRIVE TO PROMOTE ROLLER , BUT ALSO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.

Santa Clara County Construction Careers Association

San Jose, CA

Provide services and information that promotes career opportunities in the industry.

MSACL

DEL MAR, CA

The Association for Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Laboratory) facilitates discussion, networking, education and intellectual growth in the field of clinical analysis using mass spectrometry and other advanced technologies (including data science, NMR, etc.) with the goal of improving analytical competency and, thereby, patient outcomes. This mission is achieved via in-person conferences, online conferences and webinars, community outreach, and publishing a scientific journal (Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Lab; JMSACL).

Go and Do Likewise Inc

Fountain Valley, CA

GAD Kenya provides community support through education of rural underprivileged youth adults; improving education infrastructure building classrooms; elder care; emergency health support through tranportation cultural interaction between local residents travelers residing in congruent space.

BUILDERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF CCBE

FRESNO, CA

THE PURPOSE THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSTRUCTION RELATED COMPANIES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PURSUE A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MENTORING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

Green Technical Education and Employment

Sacramento, CA

Tech is committed to providing career , job creation, job training, entrepreneurial opportunities in the economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills reversing the negative human impact on our environment.

Central San Diego Black Chamber of

San Diego, CA

To promote commerce for the advancement economic development for owned businesses within the greater area.

Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Inc

Lake Forest, CA

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

NAPA VALLEY JAZZ SOCIETY

NAPA, CA

THE MISSION OF THE IS TO SUPPORT THE ART OF IN ALL ITS FORMS AND HISTORICAL BREADTH, AND TO CULTIVATE INTEREST IN THROUGH MUSIC PRESENTATIONS, YOUTH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE AND THE GREATER BAY AREA REGION.

LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Engage. Protect. Enhance.We are on a mission to bring people, water, and nature together while pursuing a sustainable of the 51-miles of the corridor.

SKYS THE LIMIT FUND

MILPITAS, CA

TO TRANSFORM LIVES OF YOUTH IN CRISIS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WILDERNESS THERAPY PROGRAMS, FAMILY COACHING SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

The DVBA is an of building industry professionals, representing all levels of the construction industry and committed to ensuring that building of all types remains vibrant and strong in our region. We Are dedicated to providing excellence in community development while protecting the natural beauty of the Coachella and Imperial .

TNF) is a non-governmental, non-religious, participatory 501(c)(3) philanthropy whose mission is to improve human condition through social and economic development. It is committed to promoting health, happiness, education, kindness, and virtue. It believes that every human has right to be healthy and happy, irrespective of color, race, religion or gender."

BUENA VISTA EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM (BVESY)BVESY HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL LOCATED ACROSS STREET. THEY PROVIDE STUDENTS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE WITH GARDEN AND KITCHEN LESSONS THROUGHOUT YEAR DURING SCHOOL HOURS. TEACHING STUDENTS WHERE FOOD COMES FROM, HOW TO SUSTAINABLY GROW, AND LIFE CYCLES IN GARDEN LESSONS. KITCHEN LESSONS TEACH STUDENTS KITCHEN SKILLS, HEALTHY COOKING HABITS, AND HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS. BVESY ALSO WILL PUT ON CLASSES AFTER SCHOOL HOURS WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY TO FURTHER PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING. PROGRAM HOSTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER IN SPRING TIME TO RAISE FUNDS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH WITH A PLANT SALE. BVESY HAS ALSO BEEN EXPANDING ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH HOSTING COOKING CLASSES FOR OTHERS OUTSIDE OF PARTNERSHIP WITH NEARBY PUBLIC SCHOOL. BVESY IS ALSO CONTRACTING WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO BUILD EDIBLE SCHOOLYARDS ON THEIR SITES.

WORKS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN TROPICAL REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD.

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.

HNP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds sustainable community centers that provide slums with clean water, toilets and showers, as well as scholarships, adult education, skills training, micro-lending and internet access in poverty stricken areas of the world.

is a national nonprofit with a mission of freeing our country from the social and economic barriers to opportunities that have been perpetuated by a history of systemic and institutionalized racism. We partner with local governments and communities to more effectively address pressing challenges by placing experienced professionals in local government agencies. These Executive Fellows lead strategic projects that are designed to accelerate progress and advance racial equity. Our work focuses on issues such as affordable housing and homelessness; workforce training and living-wage jobs; pandemic response and health equity; education reform and digital access; public safety and justice reform; climate resilience and green infrastructure; and more. has worked on over 250 projects in 42 cities and counties across 18 states serving a combined population of 25 million people. The majority of our alumni continue to work in civic leadership and nearly all our government pa

To raise the , educational and social levels, and enhance the quality of life of residents of West Fresno, including but not limited to promoting the creation of opportunities.

To advance and promote the common interest of business and property owners by fostering economic development, security, and clean streets.

To facilitate sponsor sustainable economic development for economic-adverse people, to introduce appropriate technology, resources, education to them, to support art, science, health, religious education programs.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSION AND THE USE QUALIFIED MANAGERS ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

THE MISSION OF CMAA IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AS A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE PRACTICE AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL.

THE WAS FORMED SPECIFICALLY TO AID THE CITY OF , A GOVERNMENT ENTITY, IN OBTAINING FINANCING FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, POLICE PROGRAMS, FIRE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, ARTS PROGRAMS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY.

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO HELP DEVELOP A PRIVATE IN PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO 2021 HAD BEEN PRIMARILY LIMITED TO A DONATION OF LAND, A PORTION OF WHICH IS TO SERVE AS THE CAMPUS. THE REMAINDER WAS TO BE SOLD AS A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE .IN 2021, DONATED/SOLD THE LAND TO HILLSDALE COLLEGE (A PUBLIC CHARITY) FOR OF THE . THE SPLIT OF THIS TRANSACTION WAS INTENDED TO COVER OUTSTSANDING DEBT ON THE PROPERTY AND TRANSACTIONAL EXPENSES WITH THE REMAINDER A DONATION TO HILLSDALE COLLEGE.

Assisting the of Cathedral in revitalizing its downtown region by: (1) developing an entertainment/hospitality district in the downtown redevelopment zone; (2) providing the amenities associated with said district; and (3) performing any ancillary or related activity in furtherance of the foregoing.

Mission Work Community Development

Physical mental care provided to orphaned children in Baja Mexico and Christian Community Outreach

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS, THE HOMELESS, AND VICTIMS OF DISASTER AND CRIME AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC FACILITIES SUCH AS PARKS, LIBRARIES, POLICE STATIONS, FIRE HOUSES AND MUSEUMS.

PROMOTE STANDARDS OF SPECIFICATION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

mission of Fundacion de las is to give aid to disadvantaged children and promote community development.

PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ADDITION OR WING TO THE CALIFORNIA HOME FOR THE AGED, INC

To create affordable opportunities for low moderate income persons, through development, ownership, acquisition, lending investment to promote development to improve economic conditions of the underprivileged.

TO REVITALIZE THE COMMUNITIES, TO PROVIDE QUALITY AFFORDABLE AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

IMPROVE THE LIVES WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH PROGRAMS LEADING TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS AN IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO CONSTRUCT, PROVIDE, SPONSOR, MANAGE, REHABILITATE, AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

CDC ENGAGES IN THE SOLICITATION, ADMINISTRATION, DISBURSEMENT AND RENTAL OF PROPERTY TO FOSTER LOW INCOME HOUSING. IT SERVES AS A CHDO TO ASSIST LOCAL JURISDICTIONS TO BETTER USE THEIR HOME GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN .

RESEARCH, EDUCATION and TRAINING

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To provide support guidance to foster parents families who offer safe short or long term housing care for children removed from their homes due to abuse physical, neglect, sexual or abandonment.

develops and executes innovative solutions for gospel-grounded leaders and institutions in the Bay Area in order to strengthen the local Christian infrastructure.

MEDICAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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.

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