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Identification of nonprofit organizations in a study area is often a first step in research or action projects. This article demonstrates the usefulness of combining two data sources: IRS 990 forms and municipal files on tax-exempt real property. A case study for a community in Philadelphia illustrates how merger of the two files expands the information base. Limitations and difficulties in applying this strategy are discussed, but the gain in combining the two sources is substantial.

This article describes the fledgling state and growth of not-for-profit orga nizations in the Soviet Union. The buoyant reappearance of this sector can be seen as a response to the legitimized recognition of gaps in service delivery at a time when social, political, and economic changes under perestroika create openings for new initiatives, which challenge the mono lithic system in place. As such, not-for-profits reflect state failure and, at the same time, tentative movements toward a civic society. Some continuity with prerevolutionary practices and institutions is noted.

In the turbulent and competitive environment of contemporary social service, government may seek to transfer important program func tions to nonprofit organizations. Subjected to management control mechanisms, such as caps, and expectations of self-sufficiency, nonprofits often seek to establish an institutional entitlement for continuing support. Aspects of the complex relationship between government and nonprofits are explored in a case study of New York state's Neighborhood Preservation Program.

The effectiveness of government reliance on private & not-for-profit initiatives for neighborhood development is assessed with special reference to NY. The fate of not-for-profits -- including their role in delivery of services, need for compensatory assistance, & ability to become self-sufficient -- is explored in a detailed survey of 30 neighborhood preservation companies (NPCs) & general data on 183 NPCs. Examination of the most successful reveals the importance of management skills, diversification of funding sources, & packaging of smaller grants. The research indicates that such companies face a grim future, with few becoming self-sufficient. Neighborhood development bodies must give more attention to staffing, fund raising, & resource management. 7 Tables, 12 References. A. Waters

A regional focus on not-for-profit organizations leads to a better understanding of the not-for-profit (NFP) sector, adding to the insights coming from national studies. The research reported here, focusing on the Philadelphia, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Houston, and Los Angeles areas, shows major contrasts in funding and in certain structural features of the NFPs. For example, the NFP share of the service sector in Philadelphia is three times the share in Houston, pointing to the importance of an early start in determining NFP representation. The impact of the 1973-1974 recession provides some clues to the importance of a diversified funding base and the consequences of business cycles on NFP expenditures for program-related activities.