nonprofit organization

Charity with structure

A nonprofit organization is an entity that operates for purposes other than generating profit for owners or shareholders, such as charitable, educational, religious, or scientific goals.

Any surplus revenue is reinvested into the organization's mission rather than distributed to individuals.

Nonprofits typically enjoy tax-exempt status and may receive tax-deductible donations.

She volunteers at a nonprofit organization that provides meals to the elderly.

The term is often shortened to nonprofit.

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philanthropy · mutual aid · charitable trust · foundation · annual report · social enterprise · grassroots · humanitarian aid · public benefit · advocacy · volunteerism · volunteer work · civil society · fundraising · gift shop · altruism · helping hand · tax exemption

Opposites
profit motive

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Profit-seeking organization

private enterprise · corporation · business

beneficiary orientation

nonprofit organizationprivate company

Business without public shareholders

private equity firm · proprietorship · hedge fund · venture capital firm

organizational formality

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Citizen-led collective action campaign

ad hoc committee

Family

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