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51		DETROIT, MI
52		MOLINE, IL
53		LANCASTER, PA
54		FLINT, MI
55		WASHINGTON, DC
56		CINCINNATI, OH
57		KILLBUCK, OH
58		NORFOLK, VA
59		MASON CITY, IA
60		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
61		WASHINGTON, DC
62		Irmo, SC
63		Columbus, OH
64		WASHINGTON, DC
65		MILWAUKEE, WI
66		HASLETT, MI
67		ST PAUL, MN
68		BLOOMINGTON, MN
69		Upper Marlboro, MD
70		DOYLESTOWN, PA
71		Minneapolis, MN
72		Wilmington, DE
73		Dayton, OH
74		CHAMPAIGN, IL
75		FOSTER CITY, CA
76		Union City, GA
77		OXFORD, MS
78		San Antonio, TX
79		NIWOT, CO
80		HOUSTON, TX
81		LAUREL, MS
82		Oakland, CA
83		HONOLULU, HI
84		Wenatchee, WA
85		SAN MARCOS, CA
86		Atlanta, GA
87		Portland, OR
88		ALAMEDA, CA
89		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
90		ATLANTA, GA
91		ATLANTA, GA
92		Spokane, WA
93		Boise, ID
94		LITTLE ROCK, AR
95		FAIRFIELD, NJ
96		HOUSTON, TX
97		LAKEWOOD, CO
98		SAN JOSE, CA
99		Nashville, TN
100		CHINO HILLS, CA

THE GRANTS FROM ALLOW ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES OR ASSIST IN STABLIZING OR EXPANDING EXISTING ONES. TO DATE, THESE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE HAVE BEEN MINORITY-OWNED.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI-CULTURAL MARKET FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN A DIVERSE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, TO BRING TOGETHER MINORITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, AND TO PROMOTE A PRIMARILY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE VISION OF IS TO GIVE A FACE TO THE INVISIBLE; THOSE LIVING IN SLUMS AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. THE TEMBEA NAMI GENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP MODEL EQUIPS YOUNG ADULTS TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND REVITALIZE 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.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

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.

IS A NON-PROFIT STARTUP ACCELERATOR AND INCUBATOR PROGRAM. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STARTUPS WITH THE CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES AND CAPITAL THEY NEED TO GROW. WE BOOST PROMISING STARTUPS TOWARDS CUSTOMER TRACTION AND REVENUE USING THEIR OWN NETWORK OF MENTORS, INVESTORS, SUPPORT SERVICE, WORKING SPACE, AND A LEAN STARTUP EDUCATION. OUR VALUES ARE ENTREPRENEURS-FIRST, GIVE BEFORE YOU GET, AND A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO HELPING STARTUPS DO MORE, FASTER.

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

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.

To promote the advancement of Herzegovina by fostering an platform innovation entrepreneurship; cultural humanitarian activities; networking.

TO TEACH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO YOUTH

To support societal innovation and betterment by education and supporting individuals and organizations in the area of social entrepreneurship.

THE PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.

TO CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VITALITY IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, WI BY PROVIDING ENHANCED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROVIDING EQUITY FINANCING FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS.

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.

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.

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AT EVERY STAGE

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.

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.

Advance and support entreprneurship, entrepreneurial thinking and sustainable small business development among disadvantaged and underrepresented populations, including Black, low income, other minority, women, young, veterans and others.

SUPPORTS SCHOLARLY RESEARCH TEACHING ABOUT AUTHORS IDEAS OF FREE MARKET,ENTREPRENEURRSHIP,INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS,INDIVIDUAK RESPONSIBUILTY,LIMITED GOVERNMENT PEACE. IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS,RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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

We provide life skill workshops (Back to School Blitz, College Ready, Operation Graduation, Social Media, and The Law and You) to help students effectively deal with the demands of life. The organization educate kids on Entrepreneurship, College Preparation, and Financial Responsibility while providing a positive role model in the community. We also provide school supplies to kids during our annual Back to School Blitz.

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

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.

joins with other organizations to eradicate poverty through entrepreneurial training.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

The began out of Christ Presbyterian Church about 16 years ago when the church was looking for an English-speaking country close to Nashville that could be a location for short-term mission trips. Mac Kelton, a local entrepreneur went on a trip and caught a vision for a ministry there and began traveling down several times a year and taking different folks with him with various backgrounds. From there, many people from around the country joined the vision to start work on various missions....farms, fish farms, rehab, prison ministry, schools, churches, church leader training, education training, micro-lending, etc. The empowers people through restoration and wholeness for the glory of Christ.

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.

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