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51		WASHINGTON, DC
52		WHEATON, IL
53		COLUMBIA, SC
54		WASHINGTON, DC
55		HASLETT, MI
56		Houston, TX
57		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
58		Chicago, IL
59		DOYLESTOWN, PA
60		SINKING SPRING, PA
61		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
62		Wilmington, DE
63		MCLEAN, VA
64		Redwood City, CA
65		PORTLAND, OR
66		Oakland, CA
67		HONOLULU, HI
68		Wenatchee, WA
69		GULFPORT, MS
70		SAN MARCOS, CA
71		Atlanta, GA
72		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
73		San Francisco, CA
74		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
75		ATLANTA, GA
76		Aubrey, TX
77		Spokane, WA
78		Houston, TX
79		La Canada, CA
80		FAIRFIELD, NJ
81		New Olreans, LA
82		HOUSTON, TX
83		SAN JOSE, CA
84		KANSAS CITY, MO
85		SAN DIEGO, CA
86		Tucson, AZ
87		Walnut, CA
88		ATLANTA, GA
89		CHINO HILLS, CA
90		AUSTIN, TX
91		Gladstone, MO
92		Boerne, TX
93		VENICE, CA
94		MIAMI BEACH, FL
95		PALO ALTO, CA
96		Salt Lake City, UT
97		BIRMINGHAM, AL
98		BOULDER, CO
99		MIAMI BEACH, FL
100		Decatur, GA

THE PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.

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.

TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH REFERRALS FROM SOCIAL WORKERS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER SOURCES. ALSO SUPPORTS AND EQUIPS LOCAL SUPERHEROES BY PARTNERING WITH START-UP ENTREPRENEURS, MID-SIZE MINISTRIES, AND LONG-TERM LARGER PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD TO THE PURPOSE OF SPREADING A SUSTAINED GOSPEL MESSAGE

TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR MOLDOVAN YOUTH FOR CIVIL ENGAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TO PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MOLDOVANS TO BUILD THEIR LIFE SKILLS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

TO PROVIDE FOR THE VULNERABLE BY JOINING FORCES WITH CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS/FOUNDATIONS IN THE CONVICTION THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TALENTS TO EACH MAN TO USE FOR MAKING AN IMPACT FOR THE LORDS KINGDOM

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.

SUPPORT EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

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.

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.

Finreach Solutions Private Limited - To extend credit access to low-income, underserved micro-entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises in India

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

HARNESSING MICRO ENTREPRENEURS TO DELIVER HEALTH EDUCATION AND LIFE-CHANGING PRODUCTS.

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.

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

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.

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 .

EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO DEPLOY AND DEVELOP INNOVATION TO SOLVE WATER CHALLENGES GLOBALLY. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMMING, IDENTIFIES AND SUPPORTS WATER INNOVATORS AND STARTUPS DEMONSTRATING COMMERCIAL VIABILITY AND IMPACT POTENTIAL.

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.

We provide education, tools, resources, and support to empower individuals, non-government agencies, and/or entrepreneurs in developing countries toward economic development for improved communities.

is a collaborative charitable community initiative to educate, equip, and empower minority business entrepreneurs, professionals, and owners to help secure business opportunities and facilitate the growth and prosperity of their business.

To support a new type leader for a new model church for America. Bridges seeks to provide the very best support to leaders seeking to change lives, start new ministries, and facilitate newly Christ-following Communities, especially among people who think church is irrelevant.

ORGANIZATION FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, RELIGIOUS AND OTHER PURPOSES. (COLLECTIVELY, "CHARITABLE PURPOSES") AS SPECIFIED IN IRS CODE SEC. 501(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION SHALL ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING EDUCATION WHICH FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS AND ARTISANS - THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE WOMEN - WHO LIVE IN POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD.

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.

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.

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.

To enlist and mobilize Christians in helping to build a more harmonious and compassionate society; To implement and promote programs to facilitate peace and harmony in families, marriages, schools, colleges, workplaces, communities, societies and among nations; To provide emergency assistance to children and families affected by disasters and conflict, partnered with communities for long term solutions to alleviate poverty; To provide training, business consulting, resources sharing and connecting opportunities facilitating the networking and cooperation among entrepreneurs and their businesses in order to empower them to fulfill the evangelical mission and vision of their organizations.

THE MISSION OF IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE STATUS OF CHILDREN IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN AMERICA AND TO SUPPORT AND PARTNER WITH RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS AIMED AT TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

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.

SUPPORTS WOMEN AT THE MOST CRITICAL MOMENTS IN THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY.

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

FUELS TECHNOLOGY FOR SAKE OF HUMANITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND STORY.

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PLACEMENT GRANTS BENEFITING COMMUNITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 AND SUPPORTING EXPENSES OF $48,113.

IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM RUN PRIMARILY BY ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF STANFORD UNIVERSITY. THE MISSION OF IS TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-POTENTIAL, STANFORD ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION.

University of Utah - UVF II: Educating students in social impact entrepreneurship and promoting community development in low and moderate-income households.

TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TO SUPPORT AND MAKE DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS TO OR ON BEHALF OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED AS SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.

PROVIDES A NEW MODEL OF EDUCATION THAT AIMS TO DEVELOP NEXT GENERATION LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS.

TO SUPPORT JOB-CREATION IN VIA CROWDFUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS FOCUSED ON AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY AND LOCAL PRODUTION.

To catalyze Africas economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science technology, innovation, public health progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all.

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