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.
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Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Can a nonprofit host a poker night for a fundraiser?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The experience also gives back, as 20% of Sunday Supper proceeds benefit Meat Fight, a nonprofit organization that raises money for multiple sclerosis research and support.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
HarperCollins Union are members of Technical, Office and Professional Union UAW Local 2110, which also represents museum, university, and nonprofit workers, among others.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonprofit
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“Nonprofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonprofit. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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nonprofit
adjective
non·prof·it
ˈnän-ˈpräf-ət
: not existing or carried on for the purpose of making a profit
a nonprofit organization
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