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1		CAMBRIDGE, MA
2		Lafayette, NY
3		BOSTON, MA
4		BURLINGTON, VT
5		Manorville, NY
6		ROXBURY, MA
7		JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
8		NEW YORK, NY
9		NEW YORK, NY
10		CONCORD, NH
11		WEST CHESTER, PA
12		FALLS CHURCH, VA
13		Falls Church, VA
14		WHEATON, IL
15		Indianapolis, IN
16		EAST CHICAGO, IN
17		Minneapolis, MN
18		WASHINGTON, DC
19		Chicago, IL
20		FOREST PARK, IL
21		FLINT, MI
22		SUSSEX, WI
23		WAUWATOSA, WI
24		Minneapolis, MN
25		Grand Forks, ND
26		Fairfield, IA
27		CHICAGO, IL
28		WILMINGTON, DE
29		Cincinnati, OH
30		Washington, DC
31		RED WING, MN
32		MEADOW BRIDGE, WV
33		WASHINGTON, DC
34		OMAHA, NE
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
37		PETERSBURG, IL
38		WASHINGTON, DC
39		CHICAGO, IL
40		NEWARK, DE
41		Baltimore, MD
42		ARLINGTON, VA
43		Floyd, VA
44		ROCKY MOUNT, NC
45		FARGO, ND
46		HARRISBURG, PA
47		GRAND FORKS, ND
48		CHARLOTTE, NC
49		LANCASTER, PA
50		KILLBUCK, OH

HAS A MISSION TO EMPOWER CITIZENS OF LIBERIA TO THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MENTORING - FOCUSING PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, ON YOUTHS LIVING IN POOR AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES. DIRECTS THEM TO ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, ANALYZE ALL SIDES OF AN ISSUE, THINK CRITICALLY, SOLVE VEXING PROBLEMS, AND BEHAVE ENTREPRENEURIALLY IN THEIR CONTEXT. ENCOURAGES PERSONS TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO BY TAKING LEADERSHIP IN CREATING NEW SOLUTIONS AND WORKING FOR THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

The purpose of the corporation is to increase opportunity, alleviate poverty, develop and retain jobs in the community, and stimulate economic development and community revitalization in an economically distressed urban area and surroundings, by providing entrepreneurial, business, and as appropriate, employment and job skill training, physical and virtual incubation and equipment; information, expertise, and education needed to develop business and entrepreneurial skills; consultation, mentoring, and training; and other activities furtherance of these activities and purposes, including aid in obtaining low interest loans, MWBE certification, and to do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purposes or in advancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gain of its members, directors, or officers except as permitted under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law or federal law and regulation,

FUNDING SOCIAL INNOVATION THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEW ENGLAND.

EXISTS TO HELP ORGANIZE THE ENERGY OF OUR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM AND TO BIND INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, AND ENTREPRENEURS TOGETHER.

To empower Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics education and entrepreneurial learning within local communities using technology and peer-to-peer exchange models.

MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE AND SAFE OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WORK WITH ADULT MENTORS TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN IDEAS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES THROUGH USE OF TECHNOLOGY. IN SUPPORT OF THAT MISSION, SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED CLUBHOUSES AROUND WORLD BY PROVIDING START-UP SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEW TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT, PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH, MENTORS, AND STAFF.

IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE LOAN THAT INVESTS IN ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THAT ADDRESS THE GROWING WEALTH GAP AND ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. BII WORKS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY THAT RESTORES THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING INTEGRATED CAPITAL (EQUITY, DEBT AND GRANTS) IN REGENERATIVE LOCAL ENTERPRISES THAT ARE OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR OR ARE SERVING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BII WORKS WITH OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES TO STRENGTHEN THE THEY HAVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EDUCATE FELLOW INVESTORS AND PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT INVESTING TO CLOSE THE RACIAL WEALTH DIVIDE. BII ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR FELLOW INVESTORS, MANAGERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS NATIONWIDE TO BUILD THE FIELD OF INVESTING WITH A RACIAL JUSTIC

THE ORGANIZATION IS INVESTING IN AND EMPOWERING LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND GRASS-ROOT LEADERS TO ENACT POSITIVE CHANGES THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF AN IMPACT ECOSYSTEM WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING IMPACT PROGRAMMING SUCH AS CO-LIVING RESIDENCES, CO-WORKING SPACES, A SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR AND OTHER ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS.

TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE TRANSFORMING ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

TO SPEARHEAD AND PROMOTE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PROJECTS AND BUSINESS VENTURES ACROSS AFRICA.

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.

INSPIRES HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY WITH ART, WATER AND GLOBAL EDUCATION. THROUGH GRASSROOT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WE EMPOWER YOUTH AND WOMEN WITH ART AS THERAPY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION, ENABLING THEM TO BRING VITAL RESOURCES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONNECTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOMS, WE ENRICH GLOBAL EDUCATION WITH PARTICIPATORY AND SERVICE LEARNING.

TO PROVIDE SEED FUNDING FOR PUBLISHING BOOKS, SPECIALIZED JOURNALS AND FOSTERING RESEARCH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHS CONDITIONS. ALSO, PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONFERENCES

OFFERS TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS GROW SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES THAT CAN CREATE SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL IMPACT.

is a venture development organization focused on building sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship cultures in regions throughout Indiana, and fostering and developing high-potential, high-growth businesses for investment and returns for our stakeholders.

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.

A $500,000 concessionary loan for 8 years to Four Bands Community Fund. Four Bands Community Fund serves Native clients across South Dakota in the areas of small business development, business lending, financial literacy, and youth entrepreneurship.

AEO IS THE VOICE OF INNOVATION IN MICROBUSINESS AND MICROFINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES. AEO WORKS TO CHANGE THE WAY THAT CAPITAL AND SERVICES FLOW TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES ALL.

To elevate conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

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

WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

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 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.

To maintain national leadership in entrepreneur outreach and education.

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.

THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES EVERY YOUTH CAN BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR.

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

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through on local and national issues

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.

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AS AN INNOVATIVE DRIVER OF SOCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHANGE IN APPALACHIA AND BEYOND BY ADDRESSING HEAD-ON THE NEED FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND MEETING EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL, AND PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, HOMELESSNESS, AT-RISK YOUTH, UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT.

THE IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO FURTHERING , CREATIVITY and ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE SEEKS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE USE OF .

A NETWORK SUCCESSFUL REALTORS EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXERCISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.

FORWARD IS A NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER INVESTOR CLASS TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND RETURNS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO DRIVE INTERSECTIONAL DIVERSITY WITHIN COMMUNITY.

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.

TO RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

envisions a grit based economy where talent and drive are the determinates of access to knowledgeconnections capital

PROVIDE CHILDREN IN POVERTY WITH EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS JOBS, CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENS AND SUSTAINS PARTNERS BY PROVIDING HUMAN RESOURCES, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

TO INCORPORATE ECONOMICS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE CURRICULA IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ECONOMICALLY LITERATE SOCIETY.

To foster a transformative community of tech-savvy, innovative, entrepreneurial people looking for creative collaboration to accelerate their growth potential and make a powerful economic impact on the City of Baltimore and beyond.

THE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN 180 COUNTRIES AIMED AT MAKING IT EASIER FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE TO START AND SCALE A BUSINESS.

Support in County and surrounding areas by providing educational programs (adult and youth), revenue thru artistic activities, showcasing and preserving /culture unique to region, art and craft exhibits, concerts, business incubator artists and cultural . Activity curtailed in 2021 due to Covid.

THE OF ROCKY MOUNT AIDS IN THE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES AND PROJECTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FACILITATORS, FORUMS, AND EVENTS IN THE ROCKY MOUNT AREA. THE ALSO SUPPORTS ECONOMIC INITIATIVES SUCH AS INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND WORKFORCE .

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

A DIVERSE GROUP STATE AND LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, PHILANTHROPISTS AND SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS, WHO ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.

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

IS A NETWORK OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR COMPANIES UNIFIED AROUND A COMMON OBJECTIVE: TO BRING HOPE TO COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE. IS A HOLISTIC STRATEGY EMPLOYED THROUGH DIVERSE SOCIAL INITIATIVES. IT IS FOCUSED ON CREATIVELY ADDRESSING AND FUNDING SOLUTIONS TO THE GLOBAL NEEDS OF CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE, ORPHANS, MICRO-FINANCE, AND OTHER ISSUES WHICH EXIST AS OBSTACLES FOR HOPE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

THE VISION OF IS TO GIVE A FACE TO THE INVISIBLE; THOSE LIVING IN SLUMS AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. THE TEMBEA NAMI GENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP MODEL EQUIPS YOUNG ADULTS TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES.

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.

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