nonprofit

Definitions

An organization that does not conduct business for the purpose of making a profit, but rather to further a social cause or provide a public benefit.

Not established for the purpose of making money; operating without the goal of financial gain.

Examples

She decided to dedicate her career to working for a local nonprofit organization that supports animal welfare.

The nonprofit relies heavily on donations from the community to fund its educational programs.

After retiring, he volunteered his time as a consultant for several nonprofit groups in the city.

Synonyms

not-for-profit charitable philanthropic voluntary tax-exempt altruistic humanitarian

Antonyms

for-profit commercial business corporate mercantile profitable money-making