nonprofit
[non-prof-it]
- not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money: a nonprofit institution.
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- a nonprofit organization, institution, corporation, or other entity.
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Origin of nonprofit
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Examples from the Web for nonprofit
Contemporary Examples
Tom Angell, founder of nonprofit Marijuana Majority, says the whole thing is a bit odd.
That 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.
The nonprofit is dedicated to providing legal assistance to undocumented minors facing deportation hearings.
This was even before the nonprofit group hired a Boston law firm to investigate its namesake as Newsweek was preparing its story.
Who’s Telling The Truth About Somaly Mam? A Smashed Icon, A Media Brawl—and a ComebackLloyd Grove
September 19, 2014
Historical Examples
There—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
For medical education, I have recommended legislation authorizing grants-in-aid to public and nonprofit institutions.
State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman
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 Kennedy
nonprofit
- another word for non-profit-making
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- an organization that is not intended to make a profit
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