charitable organisation
Gives to needy
A charitable organisation is a non-profit entity established to benefit the public good rather than generate profit for owners or shareholders.
Such organisations typically pursue educational, religious, humanitarian, or social welfare purposes: The charitable organisation provides meals to homeless families.
In legal contexts, charitable organisations often receive tax-exempt status in exchange for restrictions on their activities.
British spelling; American English uses charitable organization.
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- tax exemptFree from fiscal obligation
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- good causeCharitable aim deserving support
- trustConfidence in another
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Profit-seeking organization
corporation · hedge fund · private equity firm · private company · private enterprise
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Restricted-access social organization
trade association · special interest group · cartel · monopoly
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Coordinated unlawful group
crime syndicate · criminal enterprise · organised crime · racket · front company
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