nonprofit organizations

Tax-exempt charitable entities

Nonprofit organizations are entities that operate for purposes other than generating profit for owners or shareholders—charities, foundations, religious groups, advocacy organizations.

Any surplus revenue gets reinvested in the mission rather than distributed as dividends.

In the U.S., many qualify for tax-exempt status under section 501(c) of the tax code.

She works for a nonprofit organization that provides legal aid to immigrants.

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