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not-for-profit

not-for-profit

19 3.4
An organization that does not aim to make money and helps the community
  • noun
  • /nɑt-fɔr-ˈprɒfɪt/
: 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
364 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
71 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
47 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
34 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
364 1.3
not-for-profit
19 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.