not-for-profit

[ not-fer-prof-it ]

adjective

1. nonprofit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of not-for-profit¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Mayo Clinic will use any revenue it receives to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education and research.

From Science Daily

James Payne, 31, of Your Pontypridd - a not-for-profit organisation funded by local businesses - said it was worrying none of the shops had insurance.

From BBC

The NHS itself will be exempt from those increased costs but, as things stand, not-for-profit organisations including some care charities providing public services will have to pay.

From BBC

The Ask for Angela initiative, a not-for-profit project in place at thousands of venues nationwide, aims to provide a discreet lifeline for people who believe they are in danger.

From BBC

“These incidents are catnip for those who seek to undermine confidence in the election result,” said Luis Lozada, chief executive of Democracy Works, a not-for-profit group that distributes information about voting.

From BBC