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1		SANBORN, NY
2		CAMBRIDGE, MA
3		BOSTON, MA
4		LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
5		New York, NY
6		BOSTON, MA
7		CAMBRIDGE, MA
8		LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
9		WEST CHESTER, PA
10		KENT, OH
11		COVINGTON, KY
12		ASHTABULA, OH
13		EAST CHICAGO, IN
14		Chicago, IL
15		FOREST PARK, IL
16		LAKE FOREST, IL
17		Lake Forest, IL
18		Washington, DC
19		SUSSEX, WI
20		WAUWATOSA, WI
21		ST PAUL, MN
22		Minneapolis, MN
23		Fairfield, IA
24		SENECA, SC
25		CHADDS FORD, PA
26		CHARLOTTE, NC
27		WILMINGTON, DE
28		Alexandria, VA
29		RED WING, MN
30		DETROIT, MI
31		CHICAGO, IL
32		SAYRE, PA
33		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
34		BALTIMORE, MD
35		PHILADELPHIA, PA
36		MIDDLETON, WI
37		WILMINGTON, DE
38		WASHINGTON, DC
39		ROCKY RIVER, OH
40		CHARLOTTE, NC
41		CHICAGO, IL
42		Washington, DC
43		Grand Rapids, MI
44		CLEVELAND, OH
45		GRAND FORKS, ND
46		WASHINGTON, DC
47		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
48		Raleigh, NC
49		MASON CITY, IA
50		BURLINGTON, NC

THE ORGANIZATION MAKES LOANS AT FAVORABLE INTEREST RATES TO SMALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN , THUS ENCOURAGING THE STARTUP OF NEW BUSINESSES AND RELOCATION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE .

WORKS TO INSTILL AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN OUR STUDENTS, DEVELOPING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND SOLVE PROBLEMS IN A HIGH-LEVEL CAREER PATH. WE GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH A DYNAMIC CURRICULUM, INCLUDING HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AND INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER PLANNING, TO DEVELOP PERSONAL QUALITIES THAT PREDICT FUTURE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

To provide donations and/or 0% interest financing to individual entrepreneurs seeking to improve and/or better serve the poor and underprivileged communities in which they live by establishing small community-based projects or businesses.

ENHANCE THE TECH ECOSYSTEM TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSFORM A DIVERSE COMMUNITY INTO A LEADING HUB FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Envolve USA works with underrepresented founders to build a community and platform that advances equity and access in the ecosystem.

TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTING, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OTHER INNOVATIVE FUNDING MECHANISMS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE BY, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, (A) CREATING AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, (B) CONDUCTING, COLLECTING, SUPPORTING, PUBLISHING AND DISSEMINATING RESEARCH, (C) AND DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND FIELD-BASED PROGRAMS.

D/B/A CHILEMASS, . IS A CAMBRIDGE, -BASED NON-PROFIT PLATFORM THAT CATALYZES COLLABORATION BETWEEN AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND VENTURE CAPITAL. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES WITHIN A MATCHMAKING MODEL AND ACTIVELY MAPS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE COMPLEMENTARY COLLABORATIVE POTENTIAL AND INVITE THEM TO DEVELOP PROJECTS THAT ARE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO BOTH GEOGRAPHIES.

helps to build the financial, programmatic, and strategic infrastructure of nonprofits, social enterprises, and social entrepreneurs who improve quality of life through the .

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 16 TO DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS AND TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM), ART, MUSIC, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SO THAT THEY MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THOSE FIELDS.

WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

WE EXIST TO EMPOWER FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH EDUCATION, COACHING, MENTORING, NETWORKING AND ACCESS TO CAPTIAL.

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED SHALL BE TO MANAGE PROPERTIES, SOLICIT GRANTS, ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING, PROVIDE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES, ENGAGE IN OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITY IN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, EAST CHICAGO URBAN ASSOCIATION. THE CORPORATION SHALL FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS PURPOSE, THE CORPORATION SHALL ALSO ENGAGE IN ALL THOSE ACTIVITIES PERMITTED OF CORPORATIONS GENERALLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1991.

The organization is a network successful empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and leaders. WCR provides an environment for members to build relationships for success.

PROVIDE PRACTICAL TEACHING, RESOURCES, AND ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS.

AS HEIRS OF THE LEGACY AND EDUCATIONAL TRADITION OF COLLEGE AND THERELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART, THE FOUNDATIONDEVELOPS AND SEEKS SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATIONAL VENTURES WHICH REFLECT THE DEEP COMMITMENT TO: INTELLECTUAL,SPIRITUAL, AND ETHICAL VALUES; EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, SOCIAL AWARENESS THAT IMPELS TO ACTION; AND THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY.

is dedicated to help people help themselves. We seek to restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid.

EDUCATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS TO WOMAN ENTREPRENEURS.

PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROJECTS, EQUIPMENT OR STARTUP SERVICES THAT GO BEYOND SCOPE OF MUNICIPALLY FUNDED BUDGET.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS (1) TO CREATE A FOR ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP MOTIVATED BY THE DESIRE TO GENERATE NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND STIMULATE DEVELOPMENT; AND (2) TO PURSUE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PRODUCTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEDICAL , AREA UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS THE AREA, THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND THE REGION; (3) TO SUPPORT AND HOUSE NEW AND DEVELOPING BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND TO MODIFY AND REHABILITATE AND DEVELOP A TECHNOLOGY TO FURTHER THESE PURPOSES; 4) TO COMPLETE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY RESEARCH PARK AND TO MANAGE THE PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS DECLARATION OF CONVENTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES; AND VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PARK OCCUPANTS.

THE MTJJHLF IS A GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION, INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF ITS FOUNDERS, WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO SPUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT NEW AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS IN SAINT PAUL, MN.

The mission is to restore and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge and access to healthy indigenous foods, medicines, and lifeways. We do this by: creating culturally-based opportunities for youth employment, entrepreneurship and leadership; Increasing access to Indigenous foods through farm production, sales and distribution; and community organizing and outreach around reclaiming cultural traditions, healthy Indigenous food, cooking skills, and policy and systems change. is also one the leaders a groundswell movement to reclaim Indigenous sovereignty through food. Our programs impact over 12,000 people each year from our youngest community members to our oldest.

is dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth with tools for success including education and entrepreneurship opportunities. This results in eradication of poverty through provision of quality, effective, consciousness-based University and vocational education.

SUPPORT and FOSTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP

THE ORANIZATION ISSUES SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THE EMPHASIS OF PROMOTING BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURIAL TECHNICAL STUDIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

IS A CHRIST CENTERED IMPACT INVESTING FUND WITH A DUAL MISSION; FIRST, WE INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE JOBS IN EAST AFRICA. SECOND, WE INVEST IN HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MEASURABLE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES.

LION PROVIDES TEACHING, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY TO ENTREPRENEURS AS THEY BUILD AND DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES.

Research efforts on economic transformation and entrepreneurship development in emerging markets

WE ADVANCE INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENTRERENEURS BY BRINGING TOGETHER LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND NEEDED EXPERTISE FOR STUDENTS, STARTUPS, AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED.

ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, ENTREPRENEURS TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. AS STUDENTS DEVELOP -BASED SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEY GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL. ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, CHEFS, BUSINESS OWNERS TO INSPIRE YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN --EXPERIENCES, WHICH OPEN DOORS, CREATE CONNECTIONS, CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE. FROM COOKING DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS FOR FRIENDS FAMILY TO FACILITATING COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOPING ARTISANAL PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH TO MARKET, STUDENTS LEARN BY TRANSFORMING THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY. BY DEVELOPING -BASED SOLUTIONS IN FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LEARNING TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL TO AFFE

IS AN ARTIST-LED, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PLATFORM FOR ART, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO DEMONSTRATE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE, AMBITIOUS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES AND IS INFORMED BY THREE CORE VALUES: BLACK PEOPLE MATTER, BLACK SPACES MATTER, AND BLACK OBJECTS MATTER.

CAP PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIGENT AND UNDER-REPRESENTED POPULATIONS. IN NY AND PA OFFIES, CAP PROVIDES SMALL BUSINESS AND MICROENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE, DRAFTING CONTRACTS AND TEMPLATES, FORMING ENTITIES AND OTHER CONSULTING. IN THE VT OFFICE, CAP PROVIDES CONSULTING AND LEGAL SUPPORT TPO RESOLVE DISPUTES.

THE TECHNOLOGY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT THIS MISSION THROUGH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING TO BUILD EQUITABLE, COMMUNITY-LED SPACES FOR MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY.

We provide soft skills, professionalism training, entrepreneurship, workforce development for youth age 14-24. We have a mission to ensure that every adult professional who works with youth has the ability to support young people to have positive social, economic, educational outcomes. We also provide our services to offer administrative support to other organizations who work with youth. E A also works with grassroots organizations, start ups, community based social enterprises to create systems to streamline operations that allow them to get into position for success moving forward. These administrative support services include professional development workshops, observation, evaluation services, implementation of Quality Improvement Plans for Out of School Time (OST) programs.

has the mission to support vulnerable individuals in communities through countries in Africa. , . provides grants to community organizations working within villages to provide life-changing programs like vocational trainings, pre-schools, and village investor savings programs for women-owned businesses.

TO PROVIDE INSPIRING EXPERIENCES FOR OUR STUDENTS NOW, AND FOR DECADES TO COME, THROUGH TEACHER INNOVATION GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND A GROWING ENDOWMENT.

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE BASE OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TO , EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY.

NVCA UNITES THE U.S. ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF HIGH-GROWTH COMPANIES AND ENSURE THE U.S. REMAINS THE MOST COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE WORLD FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION. POWERED BY OUR MEMBERS, NVCA CONVENES INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND OTHER ECOSYSTEM PARTICIPANTS TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY, DEVELOP AND LEAD INDUSTRY INITIATIVES, SPEARHEAD INDUSTRY RESEARCH, AND FACILITATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

THE WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 TO STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ADVANCE A MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CLOSE SOCIAL DIVIDES, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP AND IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR SOCIETY. INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED THE POTOMAC KNOWLEDGEWAY, NETPRENEUR, THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND YOUTHLEARN. THE CULMINATION OF ITS EARLY YEARS RESULTED IN HELPING CREATE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS WHICH IT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT. THE ALSO FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES VIA ITS LEAP OF REASON INITIATIVE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE MESSAGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. PROJECTS WITHIN THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF LEAP OF REASON AND THE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING HARD - AND WORKING WELL, BOTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF (1) INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING N

TO SUPPORT , THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, IN ITS COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE LIFE-LONG EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADULTS.

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

is a non-profit 501(C)(3) that supports the economic development the people through entrepreneurial initiatives, education, and creating opportunities for women and girls. Since 2015, we have mobilized a passionate community over 30,000

The mission of is to bring together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan.

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

TO PROMOTE, BUILD, EDUCATE, AND HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL, STARTUP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION

THE MISSION OF EASTERN MARKET MAIN STREET IS TO CAPITALIZE ON OUR HISTORIC ASSETS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE TO PROMOTE, RETAIN AND ATTRACT DIVERSE, SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH THE MAIN STREET FOUR-POINT APPROACH OF: ORGANIZATION, PROMOTION, DESIGN AND ECONOMIC VITALITY.

TO END RECIDIVISM WHILE ENSURING THAT THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE THE SUPPORT and OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS and ENTREPRENEURS.

To provide support for health care, education, and entrepreneurship in underserved low income communities.

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

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