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51		KILLBUCK, OH
52		VILLANOVA, PA
53		PHILADELPHIA, PA
54		NORFOLK, VA
55		MASON CITY, IA
56		BURLINGTON, NC
57		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
58		ADRIAN, MI
59		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
60		Rochester, MN
61		Irmo, SC
62		WHEATON, IL
63		ST PAUL, MN
64		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
65		Chicago, IL
66		BLOOMINGTON, MN
67		Upper Marlboro, MD
68		GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
69		Minneapolis, MN
70		SINKING SPRING, PA
71		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
72		BECKLEY, WV
73		PHILADELPHIA, PA
74		CHAMPAIGN, IL
75		FOSTER CITY, CA
76		SALT LAKE CITY, UT
77		Union City, GA
78		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
79		San Antonio, TX
80		SONOMA, CA
81		GAINESVILLE, FL
82		SANTA CLARA, CA
83		PORTLAND, OR
84		HONOLULU, HI
85		GULFPORT, MS
86		SAN MARCOS, CA
87		PHOENIX, AZ
88		CALIFORNIA, MO
89		Atlanta, GA
90		Portland, OR
91		ALAMEDA, CA
92		Aubrey, TX
93		Boise, ID
94		New Olreans, LA
95		HOUSTON, TX
96		LAKEWOOD, CO
97		SARATOGA, CA
98		KANSAS CITY, MO
99		SAN DIEGO, CA
100		Tucson, AZ

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER IRC SECTION 501C3. THE PURPOSE AND GOAL IS TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BY COMMITTING OURSELVES TO THE GREAT COMMISSION. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH EXISTING NATIVE INDIAN MISSIONARIES BY RAISING FUNDS THROUGH INDIVIDUALS, CONGREGATIONS AND BY BUSINESS STARTUPS IN THAT WILL HELP TO FUND THOSE MISSION OUTREACHES.

IS A STARTUP INCUBATOR THAT HELPS DISPLACED AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED ENTREPRENEURS START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.

TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

IS A NON-PROFIT STARTUP ACCELERATOR AND INCUBATOR PROGRAM. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STARTUPS WITH THE CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES AND CAPITAL THEY NEED TO GROW. WE BOOST PROMISING STARTUPS TOWARDS CUSTOMER TRACTION AND REVENUE USING THEIR OWN NETWORK OF MENTORS, INVESTORS, SUPPORT SERVICE, WORKING SPACE, AND A LEAN STARTUP EDUCATION. OUR VALUES ARE ENTREPRENEURS-FIRST, GIVE BEFORE YOU GET, AND A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO HELPING STARTUPS DO MORE, FASTER.

GRANTS UNDER THE WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO SPONSORSHIPS OF ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND OTHER GATHERINGS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. RECENTLY, THE PROGRAMS EMPHASIS AND GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURE OVER THE PAST DECADE AND THERE WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROGRAMS THAT MEET NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH; MENTORING, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXISTING FARMERS; LOCAL EVENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AGRICULTURE OR LOCAL FOODS; AND, AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR LOCAL, STATE OR REGIONAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN MULTI-YEAR ALLOCATIONS. HOWEVER G

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT, OPERATE, AND FUND ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LENAWEE COUNTY BY PROMOTING COLLABORATION AND SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

is a 501c3 social enterprise taking a qualitative and quantitative approach to creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems. Our career training and placement programs up-skill unemployed under-employed and career-transitioners who are interested in careers in the tech industry. Our entrepreneurship programs support Black and Latinx tech start-up founders to get them the resources support and funding they need to build high-growth high-scale tech companies.

believes that there should be zero barriers to entrepreneurship in Rochester. supports entrepreneurs with navigation, education, events, and storytelling to help foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

TO TEACH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO YOUTH

STRENGTHEN INDIGENOUS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN HARD PLACES TO ENABLE THE POOR TO THRIVE AS GOD INTENDED. INITIATE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITABLE, HUMANITARIAN AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THE POOR, HUNGRY, THIRSTY, UNCLOTHED, SICK, DISABLED, HOMELESS, MARGINALIZED, IMPRISONED, ORPHANED, WIDOWED, AGED, VULNERABLE AND DISADVANTAGED PERSONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, AS A TANGIBLE DEMONSTRATION OF THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RELIGIOUS HERITAGE, RACE, COLOR, GENDER OR ETHNICITY.

PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS IDENTIFYING AS WOMEN, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC), AND LGBTQ+ IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM.

THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING SECTIONS 170(C) (2) AND 501 (C)(3) THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 1986. WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK AND LIMITATIONS THE FOREGOING, THE SPECIFIC PRIMARY PURPOSE THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES. AN EXAMPLE IS PROVIDING STARTUP FUNDS THE FORM A LOAN TO SMALL BUSINESS. THESE FUNDS ARE LENT WITH OUT ANY PERSONAL RECOURSE TO THE OWNERS THE BUSINESS. AS THE BUSINESS SUCCEEDS IT WILL USE ITS PROFITS TO PAY BACK THE LOAN AND ONCE THE LOAN IS PAID FULL IT WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PROFITS BACK TO THE NONPROFIT TO HELP SUPPORT OTHER STARTUPS.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III - PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offering space resources through exhibitions, art instruction, mentorship. We believe in fostering positive relationships with artists members to ensure continued growth service in while providing creative opportunities for all. Our three largest program services are: 1. Centered workshops classes. Estimated participation per year is over 500 members. 2. Artist Mentorship, Professional Development Entrepreneurial Coaching thru Exhibitions PopUp Events held monthly. We worked with over 100 artists in 2021, helping them to earn revenue through their art sales. 3. Offering our space Free or Low Cost to support other organizations, independent artists, organizers, cultural workers individuals seeking to provide service engagement.

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AT EVERY STAGE

RTB serves as a community liaison that bridges Black entrepreneurs with reputable resources to infiltrate generational wealth and capital in the black community.

This Corporation is Organized and shall be operated exclusively to provide support services for black, indigenous, and people of color healers through education, advocacy, and entrepreneurial development.

Providing business development experts and case manager to assist minority business owners grow their businesses including through collaborations and conventions. Provide grant funds to Black and minority business owners. Connect minority businesses to venture and other capital opportunities.

The mission of the is to provide funding, through crowdfunding efforts and grants, to traditional Catholic projects, events, and organizations. By "traditional Catholic," it is meant those projects, events, and organizations that celebrate/support the Latin Mass or pre-1968 forms of worship. Such projects could include the installation of altar rails for a church or support for a Marian procession. Larger scale grants, for example, might be awarded to an organization seeking to build a chapel or restore a piece of sacred art. In addition, the intends to educate the public on the importance of the Latin Mass, and traditional forms of worship, within Catholicism.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TANGIBLE SUPPORT TO IMPACT-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS AND BUILD A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL BUSINESSES IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, GENERATING MEANINGFUL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT IN OUR REGION AND BEYOND.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE THEY NEED TO GROW SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES RIGHT HERE IN THE MOUNTAIN STATE.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION.

SUPPORTS SCHOLARLY RESEARCH TEACHING ABOUT AUTHORS IDEAS OF FREE MARKET,ENTREPRENEURRSHIP,INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS,INDIVIDUAK RESPONSIBUILTY,LIMITED GOVERNMENT PEACE. IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS,RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

The purpose of MBA is to coordinate and consolidate the minority people, entrepreneurs and educators of the San Francisco Bay Area.

THE IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE MINORITY COMMUNITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE WORK TO END CYCLES OF POVERTY, ELIMINATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH GAPS, AND BUILD SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SMALL OWNERSHIP. WE ARE A SMALL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE LATINO / HISPANIC, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED, COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT EXISTING AND NEW MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL OWNERS IN BECOMING SELF-RELIANT AND BUILDING WEALTH.

We provide life skill workshops (Back to School Blitz, College Ready, Operation Graduation, Social Media, and The Law and You) to help students effectively deal with the demands of life. The organization educate kids on Entrepreneurship, College Preparation, and Financial Responsibility while providing a positive role model in the community. We also provide school supplies to kids during our annual Back to School Blitz.

SINCE 2003, HAS USED A VENTURE MODEL TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND NONFINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE, IDEAS AND INITIATIVES THAT DEMONSTRATE INGENUITY, SOCIAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERFUNDED, SUCH AS GENDER EQUITY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM, RARE DISEASE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND EDUCATION. WE PARTNER WITH INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND PHILANTHROPISTS WHO USE TECHNOLOGY TO SCALE AND ENHANCE SOCIAL IMPACT. OUR WORK IS FOCUSED IN US AND UK.

Provided charitable donations to the San Antonio Area for various program grants including Students + Startups, SA Safe Learning Fund and a TechBloc Sponsorship in 2021.

PROVIDING MICRO LOANS TO WOMEN IN RWANDA AFRICA

TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING AND EQUIPPING INVENTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND VISIONARIES BY OPERATION OF THE FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION.

Fostering and educating entrepreneurship

SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES UNDER SERVED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE FILIPINO CULTURE AND CUSTOMS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG WOMEN OF FILIPINA ANCESTRY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY HOUSING FOR THE WORKFORCE AND SPECIAL NEED RESIDENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADD/RETAIN JOBS IN THE OR THAT CREATE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE START-UP SUPPORT TO PASTORS PLANTING LOCAL CHURCHES AMONG THEIR OWN PEOPLE IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

MISSION OF . VICTORIA FOUNDATION IS TO INVOLVE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE RESOURCES WHICH WILL IMPROVE CONDITIONS IN AREAS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIP, ARTS/CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE/FAITH BASED INITIATIVES THROUGH USE OF MICRO GRANTS, NONPROFIT INCUBATORS AND DONOR ADVISED FUNDS.

THE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (MRED) STRIVES TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE . THE CREATION OF NEW JOBS AND RETENTION OF THOSE ON HAND ARE VITAL TO THE GROWTH OF OUR REGION. MRED SEEKS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE AN OVERALL PROSPERITY FOR THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN .

To empower and mobilize at-risk youth through entrepreneurial education, academic instruction, cultural enrichment, and provide necessary resources that will enable them to achieve social and academic success.

TO UNLEASH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THAT WILL SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND CATALYZE SHARED ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. PROVIDE FUNDING AND HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CLEANTECH STARTUPS.

WE ARE CATALYZING MARKETS CLEAN ENERGY AND SAFE WATER PRODUCTS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

To provide a safe happy healthy community that works to empower propel our special needs citizens their families to their fullest potential. We serve our valued clients by providing horseback vocational training entrepreneurial opportunities.

Hub was formed to be an entrepreneurial support center for start-up companies. Rent is charged to start-ups at a reduced rate. A non-profit corporation has been retained to manage support services. Investments included flooring, window coverings, copier webcasting production equipment.

Provide training, investment, and start-up support to new and existing organizations dedicated to improving schooling in the United States.

LEVERAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DRIVE IMPACT AT SCALE. IT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING SOLUTIONS IN THREE CORE THEMATIC AREAS - SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCIAL HEALTH, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK; AND DRIVES IMPACT AT SCALE BY DEMOCRATIZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LOOKING BEYOND EQUITY, AND ENABLING INCLUSIVE CAPITAL. TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISPERSED TEAMS IN BANGALORE, INDIA; MUMBAI, INDIA; NAIROBI, KENYA; MEXICO CITY, MEXICO; LONDON, UK; AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

We provide college scholarships to graduating high school seniors continuing on to post-secondary education.

TO CREATE IMPROVED LIVELIHOOODS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND MARGINALIZED POOR THROUGH A CHAIN OF LINKAGE CENTERS WHICH OFFER IN-DEPTH TRAINING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DEVELOP SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS.

ASSIST WITH EXISTING EFFORTS, AND TO DEVELOP NEW ORGANIZATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES, IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH EDUCATION AND NETWORKING AMONG ENTREPRENEURS.

The mission of the Alliance is to reduce poverty through education, health wellness programs, microenterprise development, skill enhancement, spiritual guidance. The purpose is to build a productive future for every child in the community that IMAA serves.

is a non-profit organization providing training mentoring, and support to development entrepreneurs in East Africa.

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