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1		NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
2		SANBORN, NY
3		SOMERVILLE, MA
4		BURLINGTON, VT
5		Rochester, NY
6		WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
7		Camden, ME
8		MARBLEHEAD, MA
9		NEW YORK, NY
10		KENT, OH
11		MILWAUKEE, WI
12		FORT WAYNE, IN
13		Grove City, OH
14		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
15		NORTH CANTON, OH
16		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
17		CLEVELAND, OH
18		Chicago, IL
19		Lake Forest, IL
20		ST PAUL, MN
21		Minneapolis, MN
22		SOUTH BEND, IN
23		Washington, DC
24		ELYRIA, OH
25		WASHINGTON, DC
26		CHICAGO, IL
27		WASHINGTON, DC
28		LOUISVILLE, KY
29		Washington, DC
30		WINSTONSALEM, NC
31		Washington, DC
32		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
33		PHILADELPHIA, PA
34		MIDDLETON, WI
35		WILMINGTON, DE
36		NEWARK, DE
37		Baltimore, MD
38		ROCKY RIVER, OH
39		LEXINGTON, KY
40		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
41		FARGO, ND
42		Washington, DC
43		HARRISBURG, PA
44		Raleigh, NC
45		LANCASTER, PA
46		FLINT, MI
47		PHILADELPHIA, PA
48		MASON CITY, IA
49		BURLINGTON, NC
50		Washington, DC

TO ASSIST MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND ALL PEOPLE IN NEED WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BENEFITS, AND ACCESS TO HOUSING.

THE ORGANIZATION MAKES LOANS AT FAVORABLE INTEREST RATES TO SMALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN , THUS ENCOURAGING THE STARTUP OF NEW BUSINESSES AND RELOCATION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE .

TO HELP INNOVATORS AND STARTUPS ON THE JOURNEY FROM PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE THROUGH TO COMMERCIALIZATION AND IMPACT AT SCALE.

EXISTS TO HELP ORGANIZE THE ENERGY OF OUR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM AND TO BIND INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, AND ENTREPRENEURS TOGETHER.

promotes inclusive economic prosperity in developing countries by partnering with local entities to foster innovative entrepreneurship programs in STEM.

THE IS A GLOBAL, PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK MORE THAN 13,000 INFUENTIAL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH 186 CHAPTERS IN 58 COUNTRIES. THE ENTREPRENUERS NEW YORK SPECIFICALLY RUNS OPERATIONS IN THE BUFFALO, ROCHESTER AND CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION.

support the work of the community center www.-haiti.org a registered nonprofit based in Cité Soleil Haiti that does community gardening peace-through-sports entrepreneurial and educational programs with the purpose of alleviating poverty improving the environment and providing economic opportunity. -- support environmental and agricultural efforts and related activities in Cité Soleil and the country of Haiti with the purpose of alleviating poverty improving the environment and providing economic opportunity. -- support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and related activities in Cité Soleil and the country of Haiti with the purpose of alleviating poverty improving the environment and providing economic opportunity.

ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO CONTINUE WORK OF LATE HENRI . ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE A FORUM FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY LEADERS WHO, LIKE HENRI, WISH TO VOLUNTEER TO EDUCATE AND MENTOR YOUNGER AND ASPIRING BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS, TO GIVE THEM TOOLS THEY NEED TO DEVELOP CAREERS IN CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE AND PATIENT CARE, WHICH IN TURN WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS TO ADDRESS IMPORTANT UNMET AND CRITICAL MEDICAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM OF THESE MENTORS, ORGANIZATION WILL FOSTER SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL COLLABORATION, AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TO ADVANCE INNOVATION IN SCIENCE AND MEDICINE.

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

WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

TO OPERATE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF WOMEN LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MAKING SPECIFIC GRANTS TO: (A) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, THAT SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND FUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FEMALE STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL WOMEN, AND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS; AND (B) OTHER TAXEXEMPT ENTITIES SEEKING TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS.

PROMOTE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT IN , INDIANA.

To foster entrepreneurial growth by providing a work space, technology, and professional guidance for start-up companies.

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS BY ASSISTING IN JOB CREATION AND PROVIDING LOAN PROGRAMS

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

DEVELOPMENT: TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PRMOTE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESORUCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PROMOTE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION.

Historic , charity food programs, business incubator in inner city (400 families)

The organization is a network successful empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and leaders. WCR provides an environment for members to build relationships for success.

is dedicated to help people help themselves. We seek to restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid.

THE MTJJHLF IS A GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION, INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF ITS FOUNDERS, WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO SPUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT NEW AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS IN SAINT PAUL, MN.

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 A TALENT ATTRACTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO "EMPOWER TALENT TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES." ATTRACTS RECENT GRADUATES AS INNOVATION FELLOWS TO COMPLETE STRATEGIC BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE ACTIVITIES OF ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR GRADUATES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE REGIONS WE SERVE AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DRIVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 1,200 FELLOWS AND INTERNS AND HAVE COMPLETED OVER 500 PROJECTS SINCE 2012."

supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through on local and national issues

PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.

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.

MISSIONARY

THE IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO FURTHERING , CREATIVITY and ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE SEEKS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE USE OF .

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.

Our mission is to inspire children and parents to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, discover a calling, and change the world.

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.

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

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE BASE OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TO , EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY.

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

To foster a transformative community of tech-savvy, innovative, entrepreneurial people looking for creative collaboration to accelerate their growth potential and make a powerful economic impact on the City of Baltimore and beyond.

THE WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 TO STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ADVANCE A MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CLOSE SOCIAL DIVIDES, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP AND IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR SOCIETY. INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED THE POTOMAC KNOWLEDGEWAY, NETPRENEUR, THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND YOUTHLEARN. THE CULMINATION OF ITS EARLY YEARS RESULTED IN HELPING CREATE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS WHICH IT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT. THE ALSO FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES VIA ITS LEAP OF REASON INITIATIVE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE MESSAGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. PROJECTS WITHIN THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF LEAP OF REASON AND THE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING HARD - AND WORKING WELL, BOTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF (1) INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING N

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.

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

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

A DIVERSE GROUP STATE AND LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, PHILANTHROPISTS AND SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS, WHO ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.

To provide support for health care, education, and entrepreneurship in underserved low income communities.

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.

TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

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

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

A business developement program designed to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and equity.

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