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

In fact, states poured at least $960 million into student safety in the months following the massacre, according to The 74, a nonprofit news outlet focused on US education. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

During morning briefings, medical unit leaders on scene from California urged crews to check out a tent where a nonprofit run by licensed naturopathic doctors offered the supplement. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Central Health also operates the nonprofit Sendero Health Plans, which offers marketplace insurance to Travis County residents. — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

His nonprofit organization for law enforcement K-9 training helps officers and pet owners rehome police dogs and civilian pets when the need arises. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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