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51		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
52		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
53		ROYAL OAK, MI
54		FORT BELVOIR, VA
55		Irmo, SC
56		COLUMBIA, SC
57		WASHINGTON, DC
58		ST PAUL, MN
59		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
60		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
61		GREENSBORO, NC
62		Upper Marlboro, MD
63		Minneapolis, MN
64		Milwaukee, WI
65		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
66		COLUMBUS, OH
67		Philadelphia, PA
68		FOSTER CITY, CA
69		SALT LAKE CITY, UT
70		Kula, HI
71		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
72		Redwood City, CA
73		NIWOT, CO
74		PORTLAND, OR
75		LAUREL, MS
76		Oakland, CA
77		Telluride, CO
78		GULFPORT, MS
79		PHOENIX, AZ
80		CALIFORNIA, MO
81		Atlanta, GA
82		San Francisco, CA
83		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
84		DENVER, CO
85		ATLANTA, GA
86		Boise, ID
87		La Canada, CA
88		HOUSTON, TX
89		OAKLAND, CA
90		LAKEWOOD, CO
91		SARATOGA, CA
92		SAN JOSE, CA
93		KANSAS CITY, MO
94		SAN DIEGO, CA
95		Tucson, AZ
96		SHREVEPORT, LA
97		Kansas City, MO
98		KNOXVILLE, TN
99		AUSTIN, TX
100		SAINT LOUIS, MO

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT, OPERATE, AND FUND ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS.

EXPAND THE NATURAL BENEFICIATION OF GEMSTONE MINING ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH KIDS, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

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

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.

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

IMPROVES THE ECOSYSTEM OF DATA, ADVICE, AND FUNDING AVAILABLE TO BLACK ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

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

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 builds inclusive and just economies for communities of color through strategies that support entrepreneurship, wellness, workplace inclusion, and economic empowerment.

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.

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

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

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

THE IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE MINORITY COMMUNITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE WORK TO END CYCLES OF POVERTY, ELIMINATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH GAPS, AND BUILD SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SMALL OWNERSHIP. WE ARE A SMALL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE LATINO / HISPANIC, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED, COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT EXISTING AND NEW MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL OWNERS IN BECOMING SELF-RELIANT AND BUILDING WEALTH.

To encourage, educate and create opportunites for entrepreneurs seeking to earn a living through value-added producets, agriculture, cultural practices, environmental sustainability, and economic diversification.

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.

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

joins with other organizations to eradicate poverty through entrepreneurial training.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

Hub was formed to be an entrepreneurial support center for start-up companies. Rent is charged to start-ups at a reduced rate. A non-profit corporation has been retained to manage support services. Investments included flooring, window coverings, copier webcasting production equipment.

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.

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

We provide college scholarships to graduating high school seniors continuing on to post-secondary 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.

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 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 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.

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