Not-for-Profit 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.
Not-for-Profit Organization (NFP)
A not-for-profit organization (NFP) is an entity formed for purposes other than generating a profit and where no part of the organization's income is distributed to its members, directors, or officers.
Not-for-Profit Organization (NFP)
An organization that provides goods or services with a policy that no individual or group will share in any profits; where a surplus is generated, this must be used to further the goals of the organization. Examples are charities, political organizations, housing associations, and educational institutions.
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.
Public Benefit Entity (PBE)
A public benefit entity (PBE), also known as a not-for-profit organization, refers to an entity whose primary objective is to provide goods or services for community or societal benefits rather than for profit.

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