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51		FLINT, MI
52		CINCINNATI, OH
53		KILLBUCK, OH
54		PHILADELPHIA, PA
55		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
56		Potomac, MD
57		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
58		Rochester, MN
59		Irmo, SC
60		Lawrenceburg, IN
61		Columbus, OH
62		WHEATON, IL
63		COLUMBIA, SC
64		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
65		DOYLESTOWN, PA
66		Minneapolis, MN
67		SINKING SPRING, PA
68		Wilmington, DE
69		MCLEAN, VA
70		KENOSHA, WI
71		PHILADELPHIA, PA
72		SALT LAKE CITY, UT
73		SANTA CLARA, CA
74		PORTLAND, OR
75		LAUREL, MS
76		Wenatchee, WA
77		SAN MARCOS, CA
78		CALIFORNIA, MO
79		Atlanta, GA
80		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
81		Portland, OR
82		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
83		ATLANTA, GA
84		Aubrey, TX
85		ATLANTA, GA
86		Boise, ID
87		New Olreans, LA
88		OAKLAND, CA
89		OLYMPIA, WA
90		SARATOGA, CA
91		SAN JOSE, CA
92		SAN DIEGO, CA
93		Tucson, AZ
94		SHREVEPORT, LA
95		CHINO HILLS, CA
96		Kansas City, MO
97		SAINT LOUIS, MO
98		JEFFERSON CITY, MO
99		Gladstone, MO
100		Boerne, TX

TO PROVIDE EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING TO STUDENTS, MAINLY IN UNDERPRIVILEGED, URBAN AND RURAL AREAS AS THEY ARE GUIDED IN AIDING INVENTORS, INNOVATORS, AND ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE IN BRINGING PRODUCTS FROM CONCEPT TO MARKET.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

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.

TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.

exists to empower women in extreme poverty through the gospel and entrepreneurship. Through a holistic micro-enterprise accelerator program we provide business training, coaching, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs.

SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS.

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

The is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programming focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and career development. The also works with the business community to develop and administer workforce development opportunities.

To support societal innovation and betterment by education and supporting individuals and organizations in the area of social entrepreneurship.

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.

TO ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, INCLUSION, AND EDUCATION.

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.

SUPPORT EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

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.

A faith-based non-profit centered around word, service and table. A space for worship and teaching, and supporting culinary entrepreneurs with commercial kitchen space and business training.

THE (CFAI) IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE BOTH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS ABOUT THAT ADVANCE AND ENHANCE PROSPERITY THROUGH PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.

THE MISSION OF LIGHT STREAM OUTREACH MINISTRIES IS THE STARTUP AND OPERATION OF THREE CHURCHES IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA AND THE OPERATION AND SETUP OF THE LIGHT STREAM ACADEMY CHRISTIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL IN LIBERIA.

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

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.

Fostering and educating entrepreneurship

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

IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED AS AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF AND TO SUPPORT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI (THE AUTHORITY), A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY ESTABILISHED UNDER (I) THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW, AND (II) THE MISSISSIPPI SUPPLEMENTAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW TO PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY URBAN OR RURAL DWELLINGS, APARTMENTS, OR OTHER LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS OF LOW INCOME; INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION, , CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF BUILDINGS, LAND, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OTHER REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR NECESSARY, CONVENIENT, OR DESIRABLE APPURTENANCES, STREETS, SEWERS, WATER SERVICE, PARKS, SITE PREPARATION, GARDENING, ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMUNITY, HEALTH, RECREATIONAL, WELFARE OR OTHER PURPO

Provide assistance to widows and orphans in Burundi Africa through financial assistance home building and microenterprise development

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

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.

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

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

PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and NETWORKS TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME and BUILD ASSETS.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ELEVATE MORE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE EQUALITY AND BUILD TRUST IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR. THE PUSHES ATLANTA TO BE A SMART, EQUITABLE, AND ENGAGED CITY BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN IDEAS, SUPPORTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, AND ENGAGING PEOPLE IN DIALOGUE AND ACTION. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING AND INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ALREADY ON THE GROUND WITH PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT MAKE THE PUBLIC SECTOR MORE EFFECTIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND PARTICIPATORY. WE HOST PROGRAMS COMMUNITY BASED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AT ALL STAGES, BUT WE FOCUS OUR INVESTMENTS ON EARLY STAGE, UNTESTED PROJECTS.

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.

WAS CREATED TO SOLVE REALLY BIG PROBLEMS IN HEALTHCARE BY CONNECTING SOCIALENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO SOURCES OF CAPITAL, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, TECHNOLOGYSOLUTIONS AND SERVANT LEADERS SO THAT THEY ARE MORE EFFECTIVE AT SAVING LIVES, SAVING MONEY ANDHAVING A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT. IN THE U.S., PARTNERS WITH LEADING HEALTHCARE INNOVATORS TOSERVE THE INDIGENT AND UNINSURED, WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY,CREATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, AND HELP VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUTSIDETHE U.S., IS WORKING ON HUMAN RIGHTS, PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, FOOD FOR MALNOURISHEDCHILDREN, THE DISTRIBUTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND THE CREATION OF SCHOOLS, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCLINICS IN COMMUNITIES WITH EXTREME POVERTY.

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.

TO HELP UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS PLAN, LAUNCH AND GROW BUSINESSES THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL.

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF STRONG AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. WE DO THIS THROUGH: BUILDING A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE VOICE OF PRACTITIONERS; PROMOTING AS A VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL; SUPPORTING THE CAPASITY OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING; SELF-EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND MICRO-LENDING, BUSINESS CREATION AND EXPANSION SUPPORT, JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC SEL-SUFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL 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.

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.

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.

TO PROMOTE SHORT PRODUCTIONS IN THE LOCAL AREA BY HAVING AN ANNUAL CONTEST. THE CONTEST INVITES ALL INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SHOOT A SHORT CENTERED IN THE SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY AREA WITH WINNERS RECEIVING GRANTS AND PRIZES. ALSO, THE , . SUPPORTS OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES BY HAVING ADDITIONAL CONTESTS/FESTIVALS: LOUISIANA STARTUP , LOUISIANA MUSIC AND THE LOUISIANA FOOD .

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.

THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM (YEP) DEVELOPS A STRONG COMMUNITY OF TALENTED YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN GREATER KC WHO SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY.

To improve the quality of life for , families, the elderly the community by providing educational programs, advocacy entrepreneurship in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

MTC PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOSTERS THE GROWTH OF HIGH-TECH COMPANIES IN .

purpose is to assist those throughout the world by patterning with them in a variety of unique, entrepreneurial endeavors.

PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. ENCOURAGE AD RECOGNIZE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF YOUTH IN AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT. PROMOTE INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

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