nonprofit
not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money: a nonprofit institution.
a nonprofit organization, institution, corporation, or other entity.
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- nonprofit , not-for-profit
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How to use nonprofit in a sentence
Misty Thomas, executive director of the Council for Court Excellence, a nonprofit organization that advocates for prisoners and others in the justice system, said the proposals were transformative.
Task force that includes D.C. attorney general suggests city ‘divest’ from police, with sweeping changes to justice system | Justin Wm. Moyer | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostHe then delivers it to several nonprofits for immediate distribution.
Restaurants throw away a lot of food. These volunteers pick it up first and take it to people who are hungry. | Cathy Free | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostWith that in mind, MTV’s documentary division teamed up with the nonprofit Jed Foundation and Peabody Award-winning director Alexandra Shiva to show that recovery is possible.
11 TV shows and films you can stream for free this month | Bethonie Butler | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, a San Diego nonprofit that works with immigrants and refugees in the region, has been working to mobilize these communities and others both for the Census and redistricting.
African Communities Warn Language Issues Could Shut Them Out of Redistricting | Maya Srikrishnan | February 10, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoThis type of culture can still be fostered over video, says David Levy, who runs workshops for education nonprofit Facing History and Ourselves.
Online classes are difficult for the hard of hearing. Here’s how to fix that. | Eli Reiter | February 9, 2021 | Popular-Science
Tom Angell, founder of nonprofit Marijuana Majority, says the whole thing is a bit odd.
Tribes to U.S. Government: Take Your Weed and Shove It | Abby Haglage | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat is the path followed by the nonprofit Global Heritage Fund as it raises funds to protect historic sites.
But perhaps the biggest long-term impact may come from the nonprofit institutions that the wealthy fund.
But having reached something of a compromise, the IRS approved the school as a tax-exempt nonprofit in March 2002.
At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’ | ProPublica | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe nonprofit is dedicated to providing legal assistance to undocumented minors facing deportation hearings.
And kind of business, it says, "nonprofit," is that correct?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyI challenge every religious congregation, every community nonprofit, every business to hire someone off welfare.
For medical education, I have recommended legislation authorizing grants-in-aid to public and nonprofit institutions.
State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. Truman | Harry S. TrumanThere—is there less charge for a nonprofit organization box than there is for anything else?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
British Dictionary definitions for nonprofit
/ (nɒnˈprɒfɪt) US /
another word for non-profit-making
an organization that is not intended to make a profit
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