Charitable Organization

Not-For-Profit Organization
A Not-For-Profit Organization, also known as a nonprofit, is an organization in which no stockholder or trustee shares in profits or losses. These organizations usually exist to accomplish charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes.
Public Benefit Entity (PBE)
Public Benefit Entity (PBE) refers to a type of not-for-profit organization that exists primarily for social, educational, charitable, or other public benefits rather than for profit generation. These entities are driven by goals that focus on public good.
Tax-Exempt Organization
A Tax-Exempt Organization is a non-profit entity primarily operated for a purpose other than making a profit and is exempt from federal and state income taxes.

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