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Not-for-profit organization

Not-for-profit organization

Legal entity that retains surplus funds

Not to be confused with Nonprofit organization, Non-governmental organization, or Charitable organization.

A not-for-profit or non-for-profit organization (NFPO) is a legal entity that does not distribute surplus funds to its members and is formed to fulfill specific objectives.[1] An NFPO does not earn profit for its owners, as any revenue generated by its activities must be put back into the organization.[2]

While not-for-profit organizations and non-profit organizations (NPO) are distinct legal entities, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.[3] An example of this is a sports club, which exists for the enjoyment of its members and thus would function well as an NFPO, with revenue being re-invested into improving the organization.[1]

These organizations typically file for tax exemption in the United States under section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code as social clubs.[4] Common ventures for which NFPOs are established include:

  • Charities
  • Sports clubs
  • Foundations
  • Private schools
  • Universities
  • Museums
  • Churches
  • Social welfare organizations

Charities, as NFPOs, function under the premise that any revenue generated should be used to further their charitable missions rather than distribute profits among members. This revenue might come from donations, fundraising, or other activities undertaken to support their charitable cause.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Heaslip, Emily (30 March 2020). "Nonprofit, Not-for Profit & For-Profit Organizations Explained". uschamber.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  2. [2]
    Associates, Ashcroft & (24 September 2015). "Differences Between Nonprofit and Not For Profit". Ashcroft & Associates. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  3. [3]
    {{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Kylie |title=Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: How to tell them apart |url=https://givebutter.com/blog/non-profit-vs-not-for-profit |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=Givebutter |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214144545/https://givebutter.com a NPO as they are not formed explicitly for the public good as an NPO must be, and NFPOs are considered "recreational organizations", meaning that they do not operate with the goal of generating revenue as opposed to NPOs.

    Functions

    An NFPO does not have the same obligation as an NPO to serve the public good, and as such it may be used to apply for tax-exempt status as an organization that serves its members and does not have the goal of generating profit.<ref>Lake, Rebecca (8 February 2023). "Non-Profit vs. Not-for-Profit: What's the Difference?". smartasset. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Social Clubs". Internal Revenue Service. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
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