not for profit
/nɑt fər ˈprɑfɪt/
noun
- An organization that does not operate for profit, typically for charitable or educational purposes.
- He donated his old books to a not-for-profit that supports literacy.
- The local not-for-profit raised money for a new community center.
- Not-for-profits rely on volunteers and donations to operate.
adjective
- Describing an organization that does not aim to make money, but instead uses its funds for a social or charitable purpose.
- The school is run as a not-for-profit, so all tuition goes back into education.
- She works for a not-for-profit organization that helps homeless animals.
- Many not-for-profit hospitals provide free care to low-income patients.
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