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1		Needham, MA
2		BOSTON, MA
3		Fairfield, CT
4		NEW YORK, NY
5		CAMBRIDGE, MA
6		NEW YORK, NY
7		LOWELL, MA
8		NEW YORK, NY
9		NEW YORK, NY
10		Chelsea, MA
11		BROOKLINE, MA
12		NEW YORK, NY
13		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
14		CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
15		Blowing Rock, NC
16		Indianapolis, IN
17		Fort Wayne, IN
18		COLUMBUS, OH
19		LAKE FOREST, IL
20		Washington, DC
21		FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
22		WAUWATOSA, WI
23		ST PAUL, MN
24		Minneapolis, MN
25		Fairfield, IA
26		CHARLOTTE, NC
27		ELYRIA, OH
28		DETROIT, MI
29		WASHINGTON, DC
30		MEADOW BRIDGE, WV
31		CHICAGO, IL
32		Dumfries, VA
33		LOUISVILLE, KY
34		Washington, DC
35		WINSTONSALEM, NC
36		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
37		WASHINGTON, DC
38		BALTIMORE, MD
39		PHILADELPHIA, PA
40		PETERSBURG, IL
41		WASHINGTON, DC
42		Carmel, IN
43		MIDDLETON, WI
44		NEWARK, DE
45		ARLINGTON, VA
46		RALEIGH, NC
47		GREENWOOD, DE
48		LEXINGTON, KY
49		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
50		Washington, DC

Highly selective four-year undergraduate with a unique interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum emphasizing entrepreneurship, liberal arts, and rigorous science and fundamentals.

THE TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HIGH-POVERTY URBAN AREAS BY CREATING INFRASTRUCTURE AND A CONSISTENT ANNUAL PROCESS IN CITIES TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL NEEDS, IMPORT INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS THAT CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT AND MEASURABLE IMPACT, AND GALVANIZE LOCAL AND NATIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP PROGRAMS REACH AND SUSTAIN IMPACT IN THE NEW CITY.

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

PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ARTS TO AT-RISK YOUTH TO SPARK CREATIVE THINKING AND AWAKEN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT. THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS CHILDREN AFFECTED BY EXTREME POVERTY THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM OF IDEAS, ART AND MUSIC (I AM).

WORKS TO INSTILL AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN OUR STUDENTS, DEVELOPING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND SOLVE PROBLEMS IN A HIGH-LEVEL CAREER PATH. WE GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH A DYNAMIC CURRICULUM, INCLUDING HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AND INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER PLANNING, TO DEVELOP PERSONAL QUALITIES THAT PREDICT FUTURE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE CHARITABLE GIVING BY ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS. DURING 2021, THE ORGANIZATION GAVE GRANTS TO 94 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

TO ACCELERATE ECONOMIC and SOCIAL IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE THROUGH INCLUSIVE .

IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INCUBATOR IN NEW YORK CITY PROVIDING FISCAL, PHYSICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO STARTUP CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND WOMEN-CENTERED ENTERPRISES, WHOSE WORK INCREASES GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERS WOMEN AND GIRLS, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.

Our mission is to encourage conscious living among humankind. To encourage community living based on sustainable methods and the creation of a participatory economy. "It takes a to raise a child." Living, eating, growing food together, shelter, child development, wellness, literacy, work experience, entrepreneurship intro, legal support, community organization, lifetime mentoring. We also look to bring logical thought and constructive energy together for problem-solving--modified consensus. Sharing resources, supporting one another, living together. All genders. All religions.

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.

CREAT JOINT PALESTINIANISRAELI

TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE TRANSFORMING ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

MULTIPLY EFFECTIVENESS OF POLICY AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH RESEARCH AND SKILLS BUILDING.

SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR, ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER.

SUPPORTING BUSINESSESS, INDIVIDUALS, AND NON-PROFITS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.

is a venture development organization focused on building sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship cultures in regions throughout Indiana, and fostering and developing high-potential, high-growth businesses for investment and returns for our stakeholders.

develops the youth the greater Fort Wayne area Entrepreneurship and The Arts by creating hands on learning experiences.

WE HELP ENTREPRENEURS OF OHIO TECH START-UPS BUILD GREAT COMPANIESTHROUGH OUR UNIQUE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUSINESS INCUBATOR ANDCAPITAL ATTRACTION.

AS HEIRS OF THE LEGACY AND EDUCATIONAL TRADITION OF COLLEGE AND THERELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART, THE FOUNDATIONDEVELOPS AND SEEKS SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATIONAL VENTURES WHICH REFLECT THE DEEP COMMITMENT TO: INTELLECTUAL,SPIRITUAL, AND ETHICAL VALUES; EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, SOCIAL AWARENESS THAT IMPELS TO ACTION; AND THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY.

EDUCATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS TO WOMAN ENTREPRENEURS.

TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE, EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR THEIR LIVES, CLUB, COMMUNITY WHILE ENSURING YOUTH ARE CAREER-READY, STARTUP-READY, HOMEOWNER-READY BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE AT 18 YEARS OLD

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS (1) TO CREATE A FOR ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP MOTIVATED BY THE DESIRE TO GENERATE NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND STIMULATE DEVELOPMENT; AND (2) TO PURSUE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PRODUCTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEDICAL , AREA UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS THE AREA, THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND THE REGION; (3) TO SUPPORT AND HOUSE NEW AND DEVELOPING BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND TO MODIFY AND REHABILITATE AND DEVELOP A TECHNOLOGY TO FURTHER THESE PURPOSES; 4) TO COMPLETE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY RESEARCH PARK AND TO MANAGE THE PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS DECLARATION OF CONVENTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES; AND VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PARK OCCUPANTS.

JA ) PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLSET AND MINDSET TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING IS CRITICAL IN ADDRESSING THE SKILLS, WEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FACING. JA FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY, CONNECT TO REAL LIFE SKILLS AND CAREERS, AND IGNITE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. HELPS STUDENTS MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN THE REAL WORLD, THEREBY ENHANCING THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING AND EQUIPPING THEM TO BE THE FUTURE LEADERS OUR COMMUNITIES NEED TO THRIVE. OUR RELEVANT, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO SCHOOLS AND ALIGN WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 4,568 VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH OUR CURRICULUM TO 81,024 LOCAL STUDENTS IN MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, AND WESTERN WISCONSIN.

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.

is dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth with tools for success including education and entrepreneurship opportunities. This results in eradication of poverty through provision of quality, effective, consciousness-based University and vocational education.

IS A CHRIST CENTERED IMPACT INVESTING FUND WITH A DUAL MISSION; FIRST, WE INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE JOBS IN EAST AFRICA. SECOND, WE INVEST IN HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MEASURABLE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES.

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

PROMOTES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT , STRENGTHENING LOCAL INITIATIVES THROUGH YEAR-LONG SERVICE PROJECTS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ALLEVIATE YOUTH POVERTY THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND/OR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IT ALSO FOSTERS YOUTH SERVICE THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AS AN INNOVATIVE DRIVER OF SOCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHANGE IN APPALACHIA AND BEYOND BY ADDRESSING HEAD-ON THE NEED FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND MEETING EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL, AND PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, HOMELESSNESS, AT-RISK YOUTH, UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT.

MISSIONARY

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

is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring and supporting the best high-impact entrepreneurs in our region. High-impact entrepreneurs are those with leadership potential to build high growth businesses that drive job creation, economic impact and demonstrate a commitment to community.

Impact investments to support entrepreneurship

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH, ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND INVESTMENT.

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.

TO REKINDLE THE AMERICAN DREAM OF OPPORTUNITY AND EARNED SUCCESS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD BY PRODUCING, FUNDING, AND DISSEMINATING MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH THAT WILL LIFT BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, RULE OF LAW, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

We provide soft skills, professionalism training, entrepreneurship, workforce development for youth age 14-24. We have a mission to ensure that every adult professional who works with youth has the ability to support young people to have positive social, economic, educational outcomes. We also provide our services to offer administrative support to other organizations who work with youth. E A also works with grassroots organizations, start ups, community based social enterprises to create systems to streamline operations that allow them to get into position for success moving forward. These administrative support services include professional development workshops, observation, evaluation services, implementation of Quality Improvement Plans for Out of School Time (OST) programs.

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

envisions a grit based economy where talent and drive are the determinates of access to knowledgeconnections capital

TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM AND LASTING CHANGES TO LIBERIA THROUGH THREE FOCUSES: EDUCATION, DISCIPLESHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO PROVIDE INSPIRING EXPERIENCES FOR OUR STUDENTS NOW, AND FOR DECADES TO COME, THROUGH TEACHER INNOVATION GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND A GROWING ENDOWMENT.

TO INCORPORATE ECONOMICS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE CURRICULA IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ECONOMICALLY LITERATE SOCIETY.

THE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN 180 COUNTRIES AIMED AT MAKING IT EASIER FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE TO START AND SCALE A BUSINESS.

CONDUCTING POLICY RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CONDITIONS,STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORTING INCREASED ENTREPRENEURIALDEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN RURALAREAS.

FOUNDATION, INC. MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AMUN SHEA A PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROJECT LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PERQUIN, MORAZAN, EL SALVADOR. THE CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE IN LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNICAL ABILITY, WITH A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THOSE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO CREATE AN INNOVATION-DRIVEN, ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY IN .

TO ALLIVIATE HUNGER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, SCALABLE AND INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ADVANCE CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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

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