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not-for-profit

not-for-profit

16 3.4
An organization that does not aim to make money and helps the community
  • noun
  • /nɑt-fɔr-ˈprɒfɪt/
translation icon : organización sin fines de lucro
  • The sample consisted of 80 social workers employed in 36 not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Cook County, Illinois.
  • not-for-profit hospital
  • not-for-profit organization
  • not-for-profit sector

If consumers are irresponsible and you see that, you know, you lose a little bit the the distinction between not-for-profit and, and for profit in that case.

Examples

  • The Community Farm is an incorporated not-for-profit agricultural association, with management shared among farmers and members.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Freeland Hospital is a not-for-profit general acute hospital located in an affluent suburban neighborhood.

    Academic text (1997)

  • We learnt to work with effective partners, including the not-for-profit institutions of civil society.

  • Another type of provider is not-for-profit home health agencies such as the Visiting Nurse Association.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Blackman quit to work for a not-for-profit organization that provides services for people with mental illness.

    Academic text (1995)

  • A trend toward decentralization of facilities is evident in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The Washington, D.C., headquarters could serve as a clearinghouse, linking members to worthy not-for-profit groups.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Founded in 1905, Phipps Houses is one of the nation's oldest and largest not-for-profit developers of moderate- and low-income housing.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Habitat for Humanity is a well-known not-for-profit organization that builds homes for those in need.

  • In 1988, he helped establish International Commentary Service, a not-for-profit educational and media organization.

Synonyms

charity
vsnot-for-profit
408 1.3

An organization like a food bank that gives money or help to people in need

is wider, including organizations beyond those giving direct aid
nonprofit
vsnot-for-profit
  • US
133 3.5

An organization that does not try to make money and helps people or the community

is broader, covering organizations set up for general social or community goals
NGO
vsnot-for-profit
50 3.7

A group not part of any government that helps people or protects the environment

focuses on being set up without profit motive rather than on government independence
nonprofit organization
vsnot-for-profit
  • US
27 3.0

A group that helps people or the community without trying to make money

is the hyphenated shorter form used more often in informal contexts
nongovernmental organization
vsnot-for-profit
  • US
5 3.7

A group that works without government to help people in need

puts emphasis on being organized for social goals without profit instead of government independence

How Commercial

charity
408 1.3
not-for-profit
16 3.4

Surface Forms

not-for-profit singular
not-for-profits plural

Morphology

not-for-profit = for-profit (transparent) = not + for + profit

The construction 'not' + 'for-profit' directly negates the clear phrase 'for-profit', so the meaning is straightforward for learners who know 'for' and 'profit'.

Etymology

Not-for-profit is a literal phrase made of not, for, and profit, so it simply means 'not for money'. Organizations called not-for-profit work for a cause to help people or the community and put any extra money back into their work.