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1		CAMBRIDGE, MA
2		RIDGEFIELD, CT
3		LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
4		Rochester, NY
5		JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
6		NEW YORK, NY
7		NEW YORK, NY
8		COLUMBIA, SC
9		RAPID CITY, SD
10		Davidson, NC
11		MADISON, WI
12		NORTH CANTON, OH
13		CLEVELAND, OH
14		CARMEL, IN
15		Minneapolis, MN
16		Chicago, IL
17		FOREST PARK, IL
18		Washington, DC
19		Minneapolis, MN
20		FORT WAYNE, IN
21		CHARLOTTE, NC
22		SOUTH BEND, IN
23		WILMINGTON, DE
24		RED WING, MN
25		WASHINGTON, DC
26		MEADOW BRIDGE, WV
27		Washington, DC
28		RESTON, VA
29		WASHINGTON, DC
30		ROCKY RIVER, OH
31		RALEIGH, NC
32		LEXINGTON, KY
33		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
34		FARGO, ND
35		Washington, DC
36		PHILADELPHIA, PA
37		ARLINGTON, VA
38		CLEVELAND, OH
39		GRAND FORKS, ND
40		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
41		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
42		MOLINE, IL
43		WASHINGTON, DC
44		CINCINNATI, OH
45		PHILADELPHIA, PA
46		MASON CITY, IA
47		BURLINGTON, NC
48		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
49		ROCKVILLE, MD
50		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

PRODUCTION OF VIDEOS AND ARTICLES DEDICATED TO TELLING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STORIES OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS PROVIDING ROLE MODELS TO WOMEN PURSUING THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL DREAMS.

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHANGING HOW THE WAR ON CANCER IS FOUGHT AND FINANCED. WE SUPPORT A CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS SEEKING DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED OUTCOMES WITH BIO-ENTREPRENEURS ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS CURES. WE STRATEGICALLY PARTNER WITH CELEBRITY AND AMATEUR MUSICAL ARTISTS TO PROMOTE OUR APPROACH TO REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAR ON CANCER. MUSIC IS OUR METAPHORICAL TORCH.

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

promotes inclusive economic prosperity in developing countries by partnering with local entities to foster innovative entrepreneurship programs in STEM.

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 CORPORATION SHALL WORK TO FOSTER, FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE INVESTING, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND OTHER INNOVATIVE FINANCING MECHANISMS TO EFFECT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE BY, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES (A) CREATING AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS; (B) FACILITATING AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND STUDIES; (C) CREATING AND DISSEMINATING OR SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, TRAINING AND MEASUREMENT TOOLS, AND OTHER RESOURCES; (D) DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS DESIGNED TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN EDUCATED, DIVERSE, AND DYNAMIC COMMUNITIES OF AND ENABLE THE EFFECTIVE DEPLOYMENT OF PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER RESOURCES IN A MISSION-ALIGNED MANNER; AND ( E) ENGAGING IN ANY AND ALL OTHER LAWFUL ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL TO AND IN PURSUIT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

is organized for the purpose of improving business conditions for its membership and for the venture capital industry. The organization focuses on promoting the improvement of business conditions in the industry by developing a number of activities that will enable its members to be better at their jobs, to connect more easily with their peers, and to advance in their careers.

Fuel south Carolinas innovation economy by accelerating technology-enabled growth in research, academia, entrepreneurship and industry.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS IN THE AREA BY FOSTERING A VITAL BUSINESS CLIMATE WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY NEW JOBS, ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESS, HELPS EXISTING BUSINESS, AND PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

protect the threatened long-leaf pine forests in the Southern United States, and train disadvantaged younger adults how to become agribusiness entrepreneurs

TO PROVIDE ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TO YOUTH. WE DEFINE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS THE ACT OPENING A BUSINESS THAT ADDRESSES A SOCIAL PROBLEM OR IMPROVES SOCIETY. YOUTH LAUNCH REAL SELF-DESIGNED AND MANAGED BUSINESSES OR BUSINESS-LIKE SOCIAL VENTURES.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Historic , charity food programs, business incubator in inner city (400 families)

WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND INNOVATION GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXTEND CLASSROOM LEARNING, IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO CURRENT AND GRADUATING STUDENTS.

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.

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.

EDUCATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS TO WOMAN ENTREPRENEURS.

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.

mission is to equip with entrepreneurial resources to develop a sustainable business through power their own creativity. Entrepreneurial resources include a six-module business training course specifically designed for in small businesses. CWOW also provides a retail boutique where they can sell their handmade products. Not only do who take our course have access to our market but we also partner with organizations who work directly with marginalized around by meeting their greatest need a place to sell their products.

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.

IS A TALENT ATTRACTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO "EMPOWER TALENT TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES." ATTRACTS RECENT GRADUATES AS INNOVATION FELLOWS TO COMPLETE STRATEGIC BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE ACTIVITIES OF ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR GRADUATES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE REGIONS WE SERVE AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DRIVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 1,200 FELLOWS AND INTERNS AND HAVE COMPLETED OVER 500 PROJECTS SINCE 2012."

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

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.

PROMOTES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT , STRENGTHENING LOCAL INITIATIVES THROUGH YEAR-LONG SERVICE PROJECTS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ALLEVIATE YOUTH POVERTY THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND/OR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IT ALSO FOSTERS YOUTH SERVICE THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

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.

Our mission is to inspire children and parents to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, discover a calling, and change the world.

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT.

TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY INVESTING KNOWLEDGE, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.

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

CONDUCTING POLICY RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CONDITIONS,STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORTING INCREASED ENTREPRENEURIALDEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN RURALAREAS.

TO CREATE AN INNOVATION-DRIVEN, ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY IN .

TO ALLIVIATE HUNGER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, SCALABLE AND INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ADVANCE CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

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

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

TO ENABLE POWERFUL APPROACHES TO STIMULATING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTION, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES DIRECTED TOWARDS SOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS.

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

VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD FOR LOW-INCOME MILITARY.COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL IMPACTON THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS VETERANS EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, MILITARY FAMILIES, MILITARY HOMEFRONT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ETC.

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.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI-CULTURAL MARKET FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN A DIVERSE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, TO BRING TOGETHER MINORITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, AND TO PROMOTE A PRIMARILY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO BUILD A NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS - LEADERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, POLITICS, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHO ARE FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES (POC) IN ELECTED OFFICE AND PUBLIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN THE US AND GLOBALLY. WE ARE BUILDING THE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO USING POLITICS AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO MENTOR AND LIFT UP ONE ANOTHER. BELIEVES THAT THE SOLUTION TO THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD WILL BE FOUND WHEN WOMEN AND MINORITIES/PEOPLE OF COLOR MAKE UP THE MAJORITY IN POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL OF PUBLIC OFFICE AND CIVIC LIFE. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: GENDER PARITY FOR WOMEN and MINORITIES IN CIVIC LIFE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

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

TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

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.

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.

THE MISSION IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN INNOVATIVE, EARLY-STAGE CANCER RESEARCH AND SUCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-IMPACT ONCOLOGY PRODUCTS. USE A NEW PARADIGM FOR FUNDING CANCER RESEARCH AND TRIALBLAZING ENTREPRENEURS.

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.

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