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51		Lawrenceburg, IN
52		Columbus, OH
53		WHEATON, IL
54		COLUMBIA, SC
55		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
56		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
57		Upper Marlboro, MD
58		DOYLESTOWN, PA
59		Minneapolis, MN
60		SINKING SPRING, PA
61		Dayton, OH
62		BECKLEY, WV
63		MCLEAN, VA
64		Philadelphia, PA
65		OXFORD, MS
66		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
67		San Antonio, TX
68		Redwood City, CA
69		SONOMA, CA
70		GAINESVILLE, FL
71		SANTA CLARA, CA
72		LAUREL, MS
73		Oakland, CA
74		HONOLULU, HI
75		Wenatchee, WA
76		SAN CARLOS, CA
77		PHOENIX, AZ
78		CALIFORNIA, MO
79		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
80		San Francisco, CA
81		ALAMEDA, CA
82		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
83		DENVER, CO
84		ATLANTA, GA
85		Aubrey, TX
86		ATLANTA, GA
87		Sacramento, CA
88		Houston, TX
89		La Canada, CA
90		FAIRFIELD, NJ
91		New Olreans, LA
92		OAKLAND, CA
93		ST LOUIS, MO
94		SAN DIEGO, CA
95		Tucson, AZ
96		SHREVEPORT, LA
97		ATLANTA, GA
98		CHINO HILLS, CA
99		Kansas City, MO
100		KNOXVILLE, TN

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.

WE CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH PHILANTHROPISTS TO ACCELERATE BUSINESS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. WE SERVE SOCIAL INVESTORS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS.

RTB serves as a community liaison that bridges Black entrepreneurs with reputable resources to infiltrate generational wealth and capital in the black community.

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.

Support and advance entrepreneurship and small business development and growth for Black and other underrepresented populations.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE THEY NEED TO GROW SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES RIGHT HERE IN THE MOUNTAIN STATE.

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.

Delivering entrepreneurial that support underserved communities for the joy of a healthy life.

Conferences, retreats, workshops and courses held for social entrepreneurship attended by approximately 250 individuals.

SINCE 2003, HAS USED A VENTURE MODEL TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND NONFINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE, IDEAS AND INITIATIVES THAT DEMONSTRATE INGENUITY, SOCIAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERFUNDED, SUCH AS GENDER EQUITY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM, RARE DISEASE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND EDUCATION. WE PARTNER WITH INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND PHILANTHROPISTS WHO USE TECHNOLOGY TO SCALE AND ENHANCE SOCIAL IMPACT. OUR WORK IS FOCUSED IN US AND UK.

Provided charitable donations to the San Antonio Area for various program grants including Students + Startups, SA Safe Learning Fund and a TechBloc Sponsorship in 2021.

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

PROVIDING MICRO LOANS TO WOMEN IN RWANDA AFRICA

TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING AND EQUIPPING INVENTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND VISIONARIES BY OPERATION OF THE FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION.

Fostering and educating entrepreneurship

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

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 END EXTREME POVERTY IN RURAL AFRICA THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.

MISSION OF . VICTORIA FOUNDATION IS TO INVOLVE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE RESOURCES WHICH WILL IMPROVE CONDITIONS IN AREAS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIP, ARTS/CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE/FAITH BASED INITIATIVES THROUGH USE OF MICRO GRANTS, NONPROFIT INCUBATORS AND DONOR ADVISED FUNDS.

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 .

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.

WE ARE CATALYZING MARKETS CLEAN ENERGY AND SAFE WATER PRODUCTS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

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

PEOPLE ARE UNSTOPPABLE FORCES. LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE REAL AND SOMETIMES OVERWHELMING, YET THEY SHOULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WE CAN DO IN THE PRESENT OR BE IN THE FUTURE. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD BE FREE TO MAKE CHOICES TO ACTIVATE THE POSSIBLE. RMMFI CREATES THE SPACE FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO REALIZE THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL THROUGH THE POWER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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.

Tech is committed to providing career , job creation, job training, entrepreneurial opportunities in the economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills reversing the negative human impact on our environment.

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.

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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ST. LOUIS CITY THROUGH A GRANT COMPETITION FOR START UP COMPANIES.

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 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.

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 SERVE AS AN ADVOCACY GROUP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AND A SUPPORT GROUP FOR /ENTREPRENEURS TO IMPROVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND QUALITY LIFE FOR THE .

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