Public & Societal Benefit

THE MISSION OF THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY IS TO PROVIDE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS, FINANCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS, AND SURVIVORS WHEN IN NEED; AND TO RECEIVE AND MANAGE FUNDS TO ADMINISTER THESE PROGRAMS.

SWORDS TO PLOWSHARES' MISSION IS TO HEAL THE WOUNDS OF WAR, TO RESTORE DIGNITY, HOPE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO ALL VETERANS IN NEED, AND TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY AMONG VETERANS.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (ECMC) PROVIDES FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND EDUCATION TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES ABOUT THEIR FUTURES.

WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS SIDE BY SIDE WITH CONSUMERS FOR TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, AND FAIRNESS IN THE MARKETPLACE.

THE CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING (CEPPS) IS A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION AND A LEGAL JOINT VENTURE OF THREE EQUAL PARTNERS: THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS (IFES), THE INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE (IRI), AND THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE (NDI). CEPPS WAS CREATED IN 1995 TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING DEMOCRACY ASSISTANCE UNDER A GLOBAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT CREATING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNDERMINING THE INDEPENDENCE AND IDENTITY OF LOCAL BENEFICIARIES. CEPPS PARTNERS IMPLEMENT A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL ACTORS AND INSTITUTIONS - ELECTION COMMISSIONS, DOMESTIC ELECTION MONITORING ORGANIZATIONS, PARLIAMENTS AND THEIR MEMBERS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES.

TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ALL WHO DESIRE IT WITHIN THE SYSTEM AREA AT A REASONABLE COST CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE.

THE ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL FINANCE CORPORATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI TO LESSEN THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THE CITY, BY FINANCING OR ACQUIRING ASSETS THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT

WE GUIDE FAMILIES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES, INCLUDING THOSE OF THE DEPLOYED, WOUNDED AND FALLEN, THROUGH STRESSFUL TIMES BY PROVIDING CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, FINANCIAL HELP, ADVICE, AND ADVOCACY.

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TO ENHANCE BOTH THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. BUSINESS AND THE U.S. QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING AND FACILITATING VOLUNTARY CONSENSUS STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS, AND SAFEGUARDING THEIR INTEGRITY.

IPRO'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND VALUE BY ENGAGING IN HEALTHCARE ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES.

WORK FOR CONSUMER RIGHTS.

TO BE THE PREFERRED PROVIDER OF COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES THAT BENEFIT OUR CUSTOMERS, THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

CREATE A MORE ACCESSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS AND LIVABLE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BY BEING A DISCUSSION FORUM, EXPERT RESOURCE, ISSUE ADVOCATE, AND CATALYST FOR ACTION.

Promoting better public understanding, providing factual information and data, and analyzing impacts of government programs and policies that affect the lives of low and moderate income families and individuals at federal and state levels.

Merit Network's mission is to be a respected leader in developing and providing advanced networking services to the research and education community. Merit is a trusted source for providing high-quality network infrastructure; initiating and facilitating collaboration; and providing knowledge and technology transfer through outreach.

WE EMPOWER DIRECTORS AND TRANSFORM BOARDS TO BE FUTURE READY.

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TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY MITIGATE RISKS TO THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE WESTERN INTERCONNECTION'S BULK POWER SYSTEM.

PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND ASSIST THE CITY BY ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, OR LEASING REAL ESTATE, FACILITIES, & EQUIPMENT.

Adelfi partners with individuals, families, Christ-centered ministries and businesses to protect, grow, and share their financial resources. Through their accounts at Adelfi, members help to advance the Kingdom, so that one (brother or sister in Christ) impacts many.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AREA ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBER GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON INFORMATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING AND BY COORDINATING FUNDING, RESOURCES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

VIETNAM VETERANS OF SAN DIEGO IS DEDICATED TO EXTENDING ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY AND HOMELESS VETERANS OF ALL WARS AND ERAS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.WE BELIEVE IN THE INHERENT WORTH OF EACH AND EVERY VETERAN AND HIS OR HER RIGHT TO A REHABILITATION PROGRAM WHICH LEADS TO RENEWED SELF-WORTH AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. VIETNAM VETERANS OF SAN DIEGO, AS AN ORGANIZATION, SHALL ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH APPROPRIATE RELATED GOALS.

THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC. ("USO") STRENGTHENS THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE SERVING IN AMERICA'S MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES.

We, the Board of Employees of United Electric Cooperative, Inc. are committed to Enhancing the rural way of life through United.

TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE LOCATED IN ITS RURAL SERVICE AREA.

BUILD PUBLIC WILL FOR FEDERAL POLICIES THAT PROMOTE AND PROTECT CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND EMPOWER AND MOBILIZE ADVOCATES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PUSH FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE IN THE UNITED STATES.

CSS HELPS SCHOOLS BECOME PLACES WHERE STUDENTS WANT TO BE. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS IN THREE AREAS: DEVELOPING ALL STUDENTS INTO LEADERS; EMPOWERING TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH STUDENTS; AND ENGAGING ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE HOW LEARNING HAPPENS.

THE ASSOCIATION OF FOOD AND DRUG OFFICIALS STRIVES TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, ADVOCATING WITH A UNIFIED VOICE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT OF FOOD AND MEDICAL PRODUCT SAFETY LAWS, REULS, AND REGULATIONS.

TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO FUNDS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE COSTS AND TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, THE ARTS, AND RESEARCH, THROUGH GRANT MAKING TO OTHER 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS.

THE PURPOSE OF MARSHALL COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION IS TO DISTRIBUTE ELECTRIC ENERGY AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS AT THE LOWEST COST CONSISTANT WITH SOUND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT.

TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL RESULTS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS BY PROVIDING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN DELIVERING EQUITABLE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, BUSINESS AND LABOR.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF DELAWARE COUNTY CITIZENS BY MEETING THEIR MOBILITY NEEDS THROUGH RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE SERVICE.

26,279 MEMBERS SERVED, OFFERING FINANCIAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS

The Center is dedicated to providing tools the nation needs to lead the world in education & training in a swiftly globalizing world economy.

THE INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY (ITDP) WORKS AROUND THE WORLD TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-QUALITY TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE CITIES MORE LIVABLE, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE. ITDP IS A GLOBAL NONPROFIT AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION, PROVIDING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE WORLD.

PROUDLY SERVES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE PROGRAMS SUCH AS SERVICE OFFICERS, WELCOME HOME PROGRAM TO OUR HOMELESS VETERANS, AND GRANTS USED FOR VARIOUS OTHER VETERAN PROGRAMS.

THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY, INC. (CSSP) IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC POLICY, RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION. HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON, DC, CSSP WORKS WITH STATES AND FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS AND WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. CSSP'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE A RACIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY JUST SOCIETY IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES THRIVE. WE TRANSLATE IDEAS INTO ACTION, PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICIES GROUNDED IN EQUITY, AND SUPPORT STRONG AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES. WE ADVOCATE WITH AND FOR ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES MARGINALIZED BY PUBLIC POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICES. ALL OF CSSP'S WORK AIMS TO ADVANCE EQUITY, WHETHER THROUGH POLICY DEVELOPMENT, SYSTEMS CHANGE, OR STRENGTHENING OF COMMUNITY POWER, VOICE, AND TRANSFORMATION.

UTAH HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK (UHIN) REDUCES HEALTHCARE COSTS AND IMPROVES QUALITY AND ACCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY BY ASSURING THAT PROVIDERS, PAYERS, AND PATIENTS CAN EXCHANGE INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY.

THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROMOTION OF A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE(S) AND PROGRAM THROUGH COOPERATION AND POOLING OF RESOURCES, SALE OF BONDS, REVENUE PLEDGES, ECT., TO ENABLE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES IN SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA TO DEVELOP MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE SITES, ESTABLISH RECYCLING PROGRAMS, ENHANCE ENVIRONMENT, AND PREVENT LITTERING ALL WITHIN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.

PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE.

McDonough Power Cooperative is a member-owned and locally controlled cooperative business whose mission is to provide high quality electric and related services in a safe, reliable and financially responsible manner for the betterment of the membership and the area it serves.

UNITED SPINAL'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE AND ALL WHEELCHAIR USERS, AS WELL AS DISABLED VETERANS, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND REPRESENTATION.

NORTHSTAR CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER-OWNED & OPERATED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE. NORTHSTAR OPERATES AS A FULL SERVICE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR MEMBERSHIP. OUR PROFITS ARE RETURNED TO THE MEMBERSHIP, OUR OWNERS, THROUGH LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS, COMPETITIVE MONTHLY DIVIDENDS, LOWER FEES, AND CAPITAL ACCUMULATION TO ENSURE LONG TERM STABILITY.

TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS AND MULTIMODAL TRAVEL THROUGH THE CREATION AND PROMOTION OF MOBILITY OPTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO.

CONDUCT NONPARTISAN PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION AND PROGRAMS INVOLVING GOVERNMENT WASTE.

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING CAPITAL, BUSINESS SERVICES, AND POLICY RESEARCH TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES.

SOUTHEAST RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT, INC. (SERCAP) WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND ASSISTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES IN MARYLAND, DELAWARE, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA. THE PRIMARY CONCERN IS FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS WHO LACK THE RESOURCES, BOTH FINANCIALLY AND POLITICALLY, TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES. SINCE 1969, SOUTHEAST RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT, INC. HAS ALSO ASSISTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES IN LOW-INCOME RURAL AREAS BY: ORGANIZING PEOPLE, HELPING APPLY FOR FINANCING, COORDINATING SYSTEM DESIGN OF INDIVIDUAL WELL SITES, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES.