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1		ELMSFORD, NY
2		Fairfield, CT
3		BOSTON, MA
4		BOSTON, MA
5		Chelsea, MA
6		STAUNTON, VA
7		KENT, OH
8		AKRON, OH
9		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
10		NORTH CANTON, OH
11		CLEVELAND, OH
12		ASHTABULA, OH
13		CARMEL, IN
14		Minneapolis, MN
15		GRAYSLAKE, IL
16		Lake Forest, IL
17		WAUKESHA, WI
18		Minneapolis, MN
19		Minneapolis, MN
20		CHICAGO, IL
21		CHADDS FORD, PA
22		RED WING, MN
23		ELYRIA, OH
24		DETROIT, MI
25		Dumfries, VA
26		CHARLESTON, SC
27		WASHINGTON, DC
28		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
29		PHILADELPHIA, PA
30		PETERSBURG, IL
31		CHICAGO, IL
32		WASHINGTON, DC
33		ROCKY RIVER, OH
34		ROCKY MOUNT, NC
35		CHICAGO, IL
36		FARGO, ND
37		Washington, DC
38		PHILADELPHIA, PA
39		ARLINGTON, VA
40		CLEVELAND, OH
41		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
42		Raleigh, NC
43		FLINT, MI
44		WASHINGTON, DC
45		KILLBUCK, OH
46		MASON CITY, IA
47		FORT BELVOIR, VA
48		Irmo, SC
49		ST PAUL, MN
50		ST LOUIS PARK, MN

IS A NONPROFIT LENDER THAT HAS REVITALIZED COMMUNITIES AND TRANSFORMED LIVES IN THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY, BRONX AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT FOR 30 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND LOW WEALTH COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE LOANS AND BUSINESS TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOMES SO THAT ALL RESIDENTS CAN BE STAKEHOLDERS IN A MORE INCLUSIVE ECONOMY.

Our mission is to provide effective resources for Educators and Entrepreneurs.

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

helps communities of entrepreneurs in the Developing World create and sustain income-generating businesses access skills and vocational training and provides scholarships for their children to attend Primary and Secondary s

Supprot economic develoment by assisting entrepreneurs and small owners with tools and resources to be successful. For example, through one-on-one technical assistance, bilingual workshops and trading programs, as well as networking opportunities.

HELP BUILD A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

THE IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTER, AND TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH FAIR AND HONEST RACING COMPETITIONS, STEM CURRICULUMS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT; HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE; INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION; MENTORING; VOLUNTEERISM; AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS BY ASSISTING IN JOB CREATION AND PROVIDING LOAN PROGRAMS

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)

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

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.

FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FBDC) - FBDC IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR WHERE BEGINNING FARMERS CAN LEASE CERTIFIED ORGANIC LAND WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS BEFORE MAKING THE LONG TERM INVESTMENT IN FARMS OF THEIR OWN.

is dedicated to help people help themselves. We seek to restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid.

ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK PROGRAM (KEEN) CONFERENCES - 2 CONFERENCES CONVENED SPONSORED BY FOUNDATION WITH A TOTAL OF 463 GRANTEES IN ATTENDENCE.

Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed.

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.

THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES EVERY YOUTH CAN BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR.

THE ORANIZATION ISSUES SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THE EMPHASIS OF PROMOTING BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURIAL TECHNICAL STUDIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

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.

PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.

ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, ENTREPRENEURS TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. AS STUDENTS DEVELOP -BASED SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEY GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL. ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, CHEFS, BUSINESS OWNERS TO INSPIRE YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN --EXPERIENCES, WHICH OPEN DOORS, CREATE CONNECTIONS, CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE. FROM COOKING DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS FOR FRIENDS FAMILY TO FACILITATING COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOPING ARTISANAL PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH TO MARKET, STUDENTS LEARN BY TRANSFORMING THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY. BY DEVELOPING -BASED SOLUTIONS IN FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LEARNING TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL TO AFFE

We are entrepreneurial education program. Our goal is to help boys from underserved communities start and grow their own STEM -based business.

TO CREATE COLLISION AMONG COMMUNITY. BY NATURE, ENTREPRENEURS ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS. WE BELIEVE BY CONNECTING THINKERS, DOERS AND VISIONARIES WE (SEE SCH. O)

TO IMPROVE THE EFFICACY, SPEED, COST, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SCALING OF SOLUTIONS THROUGH HARNESSING EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO PREVENT HUMAN-INDUCED EXTINCTION.

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.

has the mission to support vulnerable individuals in communities through countries in Africa. , . provides grants to community organizations working within villages to provide life-changing programs like vocational trainings, pre-schools, and village investor savings programs for women-owned businesses.

TO RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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 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

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 .

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

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.

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 provide support for health care, education, and entrepreneurship in underserved low income communities.

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.

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.

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.

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

TO PROVIDE AND BROWN WOMAN IDENTIFYING FOUNDERS WITH ACESS TO COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET BUSINESS MILESTONES THAT LEAD TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TO TEACH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO YOUTH

PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS IDENTIFYING AS WOMEN, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC), AND LGBTQ+ IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM.

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.

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