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1		New York, NY
2		NEW YORK, NY
3		NEW YORK, NY
4		BOSTON, MA
5		BOSTON, MA
6		NEW YORK, NY
7		CORTLANDT, NY
8		BUFFALO, NY
9		BOSTON, MA
10		JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
11		GREENWICH, CT
12		MARBLEHEAD, MA
13		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
14		WEST CHESTER, PA
15		Falls Church, VA
16		WHEATON, IL
17		CLEVELAND, OH
18		ASHTABULA, OH
19		EAST CHICAGO, IN
20		Chicago, IL
21		FOREST PARK, IL
22		Lake Forest, IL
23		FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
24		ST PAUL, MN
25		CHADDS FORD, PA
26		Cincinnati, OH
27		Alexandria, VA
28		WASHINGTON, DC
29		CHICAGO, IL
30		Philadelphia, PA
31		WASHINGTON, DC
32		CHICAGO, IL
33		NEWARK, DE
34		WASHINGTON, DC
35		ARLINGTON, VA
36		ROCKY RIVER, OH
37		ROCKY MOUNT, NC
38		LEXINGTON, KY
39		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
40		ARLINGTON, VA
41		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
42		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
43		MOLINE, IL
44		Raleigh, NC
45		FLINT, MI
46		MASON CITY, IA
47		BURLINGTON, NC
48		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
49		NOBLESVILLE, IN
50		INDIANAPOLIS, IN

To provide educational opportunities to people who would otherwise be unable to take advantage of them

IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.

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).

THE MISSION OF IS TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH AND GROW SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISES. WE DO IT THROUGH SPONSORING A $1M STARTUP COMPETITION TO CATALYSE BUSINESS AND JOB CREATION IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RUNNING A 4 MONTH ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO GROW THEIR ENTERPRISES.

FUNDING SOCIAL INNOVATION THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEW ENGLAND.

INCHALLENGE KENYA: INCHALLENGE PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL INVENTION CHALLENGE. THE INCHALLENGE PROGRAM ELICITS PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM YOUTH AROUND THE COUNTRY AND OFFERS DESIGN WORKSHOPS, SEED FUNDING AND MENTORSHIP TO SELECT FINALISTS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR CONCEPTUAL PROJECTS INTO TANGIBLE SOLUTIONS THAT POSITIVELY AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITY. THE INCHALLENGE PROGRAM ENHANCES CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING, PROMOTES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHENS STEM LITERACIES AND DEVELOPS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.INLABS KENYA: INLAB PROGRAM IS A TEN WEEK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES YOUTH IN SELECT PARTNER SCHOOLS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVE THINKING THROUGH INTEREST-DRIVEN CURRICULUM. IN COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATORS, THE INLAB PROGRAM INTRODUCES TOPICS AND SKILLS BEYOND WHAT IS TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS SUCH AS ELECTRONICS AND PROGRAMMING. INLAB PROGRAM AIMS TO FOSTER ENTREPRENEURIAL AND CREATIVE CAPACITIES IN YOUTH, ULTIMATEL

is a nonprofit startup that develops effective civic leaders who write persuasively, speak passionately, and actively participate in the creation and dissemination of ideas.

TO CONDUCT A GLOBAL BUSINESS PLAN COPMETITION PROMOTING THE BUFFALO/NIAGARA REGION AND WESTERN NEW YORK AS AN EMERGING ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER OF ACTIVITY FOR START UP COMPANIES. TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW BUSINESS IDEAS TO WESTERN NEW YORK, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CONTEST WINNERS AND OTHER STARTUPS LOCATING THEIR COMPANIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTING, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OTHER INNOVATIVE FUNDING MECHANISMS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE BY, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, (A) CREATING AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, (B) CONDUCTING, COLLECTING, SUPPORTING, PUBLISHING AND DISSEMINATING RESEARCH, (C) AND DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND FIELD-BASED PROGRAMS.

IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE LOAN THAT INVESTS IN ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THAT ADDRESS THE GROWING WEALTH GAP AND ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. BII WORKS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY THAT RESTORES THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING INTEGRATED CAPITAL (EQUITY, DEBT AND GRANTS) IN REGENERATIVE LOCAL ENTERPRISES THAT ARE OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR OR ARE SERVING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BII WORKS WITH OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES TO STRENGTHEN THE THEY HAVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EDUCATE FELLOW INVESTORS AND PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT INVESTING TO CLOSE THE RACIAL WEALTH DIVIDE. BII ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR FELLOW INVESTORS, MANAGERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS NATIONWIDE TO BUILD THE FIELD OF INVESTING WITH A RACIAL JUSTIC

PROVISION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR TEENAGE .

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.

PROVIDE A LOVING HAND TO IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN MALAWI AND KENYA BY PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, SAFE SHELTER, NOURISHMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 16 TO DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS AND TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM), ART, MUSIC, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SO THAT THEY MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THOSE FIELDS.

TO PROVIDE SEED FUNDING FOR PUBLISHING BOOKS, SPECIALIZED JOURNALS AND FOSTERING RESEARCH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHS CONDITIONS. ALSO, PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONFERENCES

OFFERS TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS GROW SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES THAT CAN CREATE SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL IMPACT.

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

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED SHALL BE TO MANAGE PROPERTIES, SOLICIT GRANTS, ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING, PROVIDE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES, ENGAGE IN OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITY IN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, EAST CHICAGO URBAN ASSOCIATION. THE CORPORATION SHALL FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS PURPOSE, THE CORPORATION SHALL ALSO ENGAGE IN ALL THOSE ACTIVITIES PERMITTED OF CORPORATIONS GENERALLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1991.

To elevate conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

PROVIDE PRACTICAL TEACHING, RESOURCES, AND ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS.

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.

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

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 ORANIZATION ISSUES SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THE EMPHASIS OF PROMOTING BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURIAL TECHNICAL STUDIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

Research efforts on economic transformation and entrepreneurship development in emerging markets

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.

IS AN ARTIST-LED, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PLATFORM FOR ART, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO DEMONSTRATE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE, AMBITIOUS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES AND IS INFORMED BY THREE CORE VALUES: BLACK PEOPLE MATTER, BLACK SPACES MATTER, AND BLACK OBJECTS MATTER.

provides a college-preparatory learning experience specializing in computer science and entrepreneurship with a focus on individual freedom, critical thinking, and problem solving in an environment that emphasizes the values of community, teamwork, and commitment to peace. offers students the power to build their future.

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

PROVIDE CHILDREN IN POVERTY WITH EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS JOBS, CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENS AND SUSTAINS PARTNERS BY PROVIDING HUMAN RESOURCES, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

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

TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS BY CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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

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

THE OF ROCKY MOUNT AIDS IN THE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES AND PROJECTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FACILITATORS, FORUMS, AND EVENTS IN THE ROCKY MOUNT AREA. THE ALSO SUPPORTS ECONOMIC INITIATIVES SUCH AS INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND WORKFORCE .

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.

TO ENABLE POWERFUL APPROACHES TO STIMULATING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTION, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES DIRECTED TOWARDS SOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS.

VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD FOR LOW-INCOME MILITARY.COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL IMPACTON THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS VETERANS EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, MILITARY FAMILIES, MILITARY HOMEFRONT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ETC.

TO END RECIDIVISM WHILE ENSURING THAT THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE THE SUPPORT and OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS and ENTREPRENEURS.

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.

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

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.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.

EMPOWER STUDENTS BY IMMERSING THEM INTO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WAY OF BEING, INSPIRING THEM TO START SOMETHING NEW, MENTORING THEM THROUGH NEW VENTURES.

is a 501c3 social enterprise taking a qualitative and quantitative approach to creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems. Our career training and placement programs up-skill unemployed under-employed and career-transitioners who are interested in careers in the tech industry. Our entrepreneurship programs support Black and Latinx tech start-up founders to get them the resources support and funding they need to build high-growth high-scale tech companies.

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