nonprofit

adjective

non·​prof·​it ˌnän-ˈprä-fət 

: not conducted or maintained for the purpose of making a profit

a nonprofit organization

a nonprofit research center

nonprofit noun

Examples of nonprofit in a Sentence

a nonprofit group that provides care to recovering drug addicts

Schools don't pay sales tax on supplies because they have nonprofit status.

Recent Examples on the Web

The fund is locally controlled by Orlando journalists and administered by the nonprofit Florida Press Foundation. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

The Herwood also partners with fair-trade and sustainable businesses such as cosmetics brand Just the Goods and nonprofit Anchal, with products available for purchase at the Commune and Shop. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Turkey is also the world's fifth-biggest emitter of methane from solid waste, according to nonprofit emissions tracker Climate TRACE. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Nearly half of all children in the United States have a smartphone by age 10, according to nonprofit Common Sense Media. — Amy Corral, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonprofit

• profit
• prophet
• soffit

Kids Definition

nonprofit

adjective

non·​prof·​it ˈnän-ˈpräf-ət 

: not existing or carried on for the purpose of making a profit

a nonprofit organization