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51		HASLETT, MI
52		Houston, TX
53		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
54		ELMHURST, IL
55		COLUMBUS, OH
56		Wilmington, DE
57		BECKLEY, WV
58		FOSTER CITY, CA
59		SONOMA, CA
60		NIWOT, CO
61		SANTA CLARA, CA
62		PORTLAND, OR
63		LAUREL, MS
64		Oakland, CA
65		Telluride, CO
66		SAN MARCOS, CA
67		MANHATTAN BCH, CA
68		San Francisco, CA
69		Portland, OR
70		ALAMEDA, CA
71		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
72		Spokane, WA
73		LITTLE ROCK, AR
74		FAIRFIELD, NJ
75		New Olreans, LA
76		OAKLAND, CA
77		ST LOUIS, MO
78		OLYMPIA, WA
79		SARATOGA, CA
80		SAN JOSE, CA
81		SHREVEPORT, LA
82		ATLANTA, GA
83		CHINO HILLS, CA
84		Kansas City, MO
85		KNOXVILLE, TN
86		AUSTIN, TX
87		SAINT LOUIS, MO
88		JEFFERSON CITY, MO
89		Boerne, TX
90		Oakland, CA
91		MIAMI BEACH, FL
92		PHOENIX, AZ
93		TULLAHOMA, TN
94		BIRMINGHAM, AL
95		BOULDER, CO
96		MIAMI BEACH, FL
97		Decatur, GA
98		HOUSTON, TX
99		PARKER, CO
100		KANSAS CITY, MO

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.

THE CORPORATION MAY ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). ITS PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND DEVELOP WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, WITH EMPHASIS ON WOMEN WHO ARE FROM OR WHO WILL SERVE LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

IS A COMMUNITY OF DO-GOODERS PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH CROWDFUNDING. SUCH AS FEEDING A FAMILY, FIGHTING CANCER, FIXING A CAR, SAVING A PET.

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.

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

The purpose of MBA is to coordinate and consolidate the minority people, entrepreneurs and educators of the San Francisco Bay Area.

PROVIDING MICRO LOANS TO WOMEN IN RWANDA AFRICA

joins with other organizations to eradicate poverty through entrepreneurial training.

Fostering and educating entrepreneurship

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

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.

The purpose of the organization is to complete projects domestically and globally towards poverty reduction. We serve the Mukuru Slum of Kenya and provide cross-cultural awareness for youth in the United States. Projects in Kenya include agriculture, entrepreneurship, and art. Projects in the USA include experiential learning through service retreats to Kenya, and art for cultural education of children aged 4-16.

SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE START-UP SUPPORT TO PASTORS PLANTING LOCAL CHURCHES AMONG THEIR OWN PEOPLE IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

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.

TO UNLEASH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THAT WILL SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND CATALYZE SHARED ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. PROVIDE FUNDING AND HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CLEANTECH STARTUPS.

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.

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.

To grow entreprenuers through training, coaching, and mentoring to create business that integrates profits, job creation and community development

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.

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF STRONG AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. WE DO THIS THROUGH: BUILDING A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE VOICE OF PRACTITIONERS; PROMOTING AS A VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL; SUPPORTING THE CAPASITY OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING; SELF-EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND MICRO-LENDING, BUSINESS CREATION AND EXPANSION SUPPORT, JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC SEL-SUFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.

TO CREATE IMPROVED LIVELIHOOODS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND MARGINALIZED POOR THROUGH A CHAIN OF LINKAGE CENTERS WHICH OFFER IN-DEPTH TRAINING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DEVELOP SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS.

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.

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 .

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

To improve the quality of life for , families, the elderly the community by providing educational programs, advocacy entrepreneurship in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

MTC PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOSTERS THE GROWTH OF HIGH-TECH COMPANIES IN .

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

To provide services to low income entrepreneurs with education business advising mentorship and access to capital.

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

EDUCATE, ACCELERATE, and INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE CREATING SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

SMTEC SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS BY PROVIDING MENTORING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, STRATEGIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING SOURCES OF CAPITAL THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

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.

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM ORGANISED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.

WE EXIST TO SUPPORT THE PLACEMENT OF ORPHANED VULNERABLE IN LOVING, CHRISTIAN FAMILIES IN AFRICA. THIS MINISTRY BELIEVES THAT IT IS BEST FOR ALL TO BE A PART OF A IT IS THE WAY FOR THEM TO BECOME GODLY, SELF-SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR ACTIVITIES WILL BE TO SUPPORT, FUNDRAISE, PRAY FOR ENCOURAGE THE FAMILIES RAISING ORPHANED VULNERABLE IN AFRICA. THIS WILL BE THROUGH SUPPORTING THE ORPHANAGE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS FOR THE FAMILIES. WE WILL SEND VOLUNTEERS GOODS TO HELP THE FAMILIES SUPPORT THE . WE WILL HELP SUPPORT TRAINING OF THESE FAMILIES TO ENABLE THEM TO EFFECTIVELY CARE FOR THE PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, EDUCATIONALLY.

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CHARTERED TO POSITIVE CIVIC OUTCOMES FROM NEXT-GENERATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORKS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, ARTISTS, MAKERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER CIVIC PARTNERS LOOKING TO MAKE THE MOST OF KANSAS CITYS TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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