Definition of Nonprofit

referring to an organization or process that is not designed primarily for making money

Examples of Nonprofit in a sentence

Charities are nonprofit organizations that exist for a reason that does not include making money for its own members and success.  🔊

The library in my town is nonprofit and relies on donations, sustained by the public and intended entirely for public use.  🔊

Many nonprofit organizations make use of a volunteer labor force, since they do not make the necessary revenue to pay for employees.  🔊

The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help those in need after disasters for no monetary gain whatsoever.  🔊

It can be difficult for a nonprofit organization to stay on its feet, since it does not make money through its services and must often rely on the good will of the public.  🔊

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