non-profit district

Definitions

A designated geographic area where organizations operate primarily for charitable, educational, or social purposes rather than for profit.

A zone or administrative region characterized by a high concentration of tax-exempt entities and public service institutions.

Examples

The city council designated the historic downtown area as a non-profit district to encourage the growth of community-based organizations.

By establishing a non-profit district, the local government provided tax incentives for charities to set up their headquarters in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

charitable zone philanthropic area tax-exempt district social welfare sector community benefit zone

Antonyms

commercial district for-profit zone business area corporate sector private enterprise district