in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd 

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miss America Opportunity, per the storied organization, awards over $5 million in tuition scholarships and provides an additional $35 million in-kind scholarships through its national, state, and local programs. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Companies have responded in various ways, including more unrestricted support, reducing the number of nonprofit partners, and providing more in-kind support in the way of technology, capacity building, and volunteers. —Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Throughout the production of the five short films, Monkeypaw partnered with industry-leading companies that provided in-kind support throughout the filmmaking process. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025

Justice Defenders operates with a combination of federal money and in-kind ABA contributions, using the funds to support human rights defenders facing criminal charges, frivolous lawsuits and harassment. —Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective

1

a

: made in a form other than money

an in-kind contribution to a political campaign

b

: made without conversion (as of assets) into money

an in-kind distribution of assets

2

: made in a form or amount equivalent to another

an in-kind payment to substitute for meals