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1		ORCHARD PARK, NY
2		NEW YORK, NY
3		ARMONK, NY
4		New York, NY
5		WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
6		NEW YORK, NY
7		NEW YORK, NY
8		AMITYVILLE, NY
9		Chelsea, MA
10		CONCORD, NH
11		NEW YORK, NY
12		WEST CHESTER, PA
13		STAUNTON, VA
14		RALEIGH, NC
15		FALLS CHURCH, VA
16		MILWAUKEE, WI
17		Blowing Rock, NC
18		MADISON, WI
19		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
20		CARMEL, IN
21		Chicago, IL
22		ST PAUL, MN
23		Minneapolis, MN
24		FORT WAYNE, IN
25		WASHINGTON, DC
26		WILMINGTON, DE
27		Cincinnati, OH
28		Washington, DC
29		RED WING, MN
30		ELYRIA, OH
31		WASHINGTON, DC
32		Westfield, WI
33		CHICAGO, IL
34		LOUISVILLE, KY
35		WINSTONSALEM, NC
36		Philadelphia, PA
37		Washington, DC
38		WASHINGTON, DC
39		ARLINGTON, VA
40		ROCKY RIVER, OH
41		Springfield, VA
42		FARGO, ND
43		CLEVELAND, OH
44		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
45		MOLINE, IL
46		Raleigh, NC
47		FLINT, MI
48		CINCINNATI, OH
49		KILLBUCK, OH
50		VILLANOVA, PA

THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS ALONG WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF . PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE A DIVERSE GROUP OF MALES AND FEMALES AGES 14-25.

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

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS CAPACITY BUILIDING AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEW OR GROWING 501 (C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. FOCUSING ON SCIENCES, VETERAN AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL VENTURE CAPITAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Envolve USA works with underrepresented founders to build a community and platform that advances equity and access in the ecosystem.

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.

THE WAS CREATED TO AWARD GRANTS ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO RISING NON PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO FOSTER FUTURE GENERATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY PROVIDING MORE KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN BANDS AND CREATE MUSIC. THE ORGANIZATION STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT A FOUNDATION OF CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION AND THE QUEST TO INSPIRE ARE AT THE CORE OF ANY SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR.

TO SUPPORT EMERGING WOMEN OF COLOR ENTREPRENEURS.

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.

TO SPEARHEAD AND PROMOTE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PROJECTS AND BUSINESS VENTURES ACROSS AFRICA.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL INCLUSION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND entrepreneurship AND skilling opportunities for underserved women in Latin America, (continued on schedule o)

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.

HELP BUILD A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

EXISTS TO CHANGE THAT REALITY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATION, AND RESTORATIVE CARE.

INSPIRES HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY WITH ART, WATER AND GLOBAL EDUCATION. THROUGH GRASSROOT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WE EMPOWER YOUTH AND WOMEN WITH ART AS THERAPY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION, ENABLING THEM TO BRING VITAL RESOURCES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONNECTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOMS, WE ENRICH GLOBAL EDUCATION WITH PARTICIPATORY AND SERVICE LEARNING.

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.

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

TO PROVIDE ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TO YOUTH. WE DEFINE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS THE ACT OPENING A BUSINESS THAT ADDRESSES A SOCIAL PROBLEM OR IMPROVES SOCIETY. YOUTH LAUNCH REAL SELF-DESIGNED AND MANAGED BUSINESSES OR BUSINESS-LIKE SOCIAL VENTURES.

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.

WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND INNOVATION GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXTEND CLASSROOM LEARNING, IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO CURRENT AND GRADUATING STUDENTS.

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.

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.

Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed.

mission is to equip with entrepreneurial resources to develop a sustainable business through power their own creativity. Entrepreneurial resources include a six-module business training course specifically designed for in small businesses. CWOW also provides a retail boutique where they can sell their handmade products. Not only do who take our course have access to our market but we also partner with organizations who work directly with marginalized around by meeting their greatest need a place to sell their products.

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AS CREATORS, INNOVATORS, AND ENTREPRENEURS.

LION PROVIDES TEACHING, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY TO ENTREPRENEURS AS THEY BUILD AND DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES.

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

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

WE ADVANCE INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENTRERENEURS BY BRINGING TOGETHER LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND NEEDED EXPERTISE FOR STUDENTS, STARTUPS, AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED.

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.

Provide legal, business training, mentoring, and funding to business entrepreneurs in Wisconsin

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.

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.

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

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.

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

FORWARD IS A NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER INVESTOR CLASS TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND RETURNS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO DRIVE INTERSECTIONAL DIVERSITY WITHIN COMMUNITY.

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

works to accelerate technological breakthroughs in healthy human life extension through regenerative medicine and nutrition research initiatives, startup incubation, and open innovation challenges.

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

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.

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.

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 STARTUP INCUBATOR THAT HELPS DISPLACED AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED ENTREPRENEURS START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.

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