not-for-profit

UK
/nɒt fə ˈprɒfɪt/
US
/nɑt fɔr ˈprɑfɪt/
not-for-profitnoun
not-for-profits
pl
UK
/ˌnɒt fə ˈprɒfɪt/
US
/ˌnɑːt fər ˈprɑːfɪt/
Translations
некоммерческая организация
The not-for-profit provides free meals to the homeless.
Некомерческая организация предоставляет бесплатные обеды бездомным.
Additional translations
неприбыльная организация
Definitions
An organization that operates for purposes other than making a profit, often focusing on social, educational, or charitable activities.
The local animal shelter is a not-for-profit that relies on donations and volunteers to care for abandoned pets.
The sector or field consisting of organizations that operate without the primary goal of making a profit.
After law school he moved into not-for-profit, focusing on affordable-housing policy.
Synonyms
voluntary organization
philanthropic organization
not-for-profitadjective
more not-for-profit
Comp.
most not-for-profit
Super.
UK
/nɒt fə ˈprɒfɪt/
US
/nɑt fɔr ˈprɑfɪt/
Translations
The organization operates as a not-for-profit entity.
Организация действует как некоммерческое предприятие.
Definitions
Relating to an organization that does not earn profits for its owners but instead uses any revenue to further its goals or mission.
The not-for-profit organization focuses on providing educational resources to underprivileged children.