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nonprofit

[non-prof-it] / nɒnˈprɒf ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
not for profit
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Redford started the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit focused on independent artists, in 1981 and eventually took control of a budding festival that had begun in Salt Lake City a few years prior.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lawsuit was brought by the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund and the Union of Concerned Scientists, a national group of about 250 scientists and experts.

From Los Angeles Times

The Eagle Rock-based nonprofit announced its closure on Thursday, encouraging movie enthusiasts on Friday to “keep your hearts open and your wallets closed” in solidarity with national demonstrations.

From Los Angeles Times

The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to possessing fewer resources and lacking official imprimatur, nonprofit organizations, with more flexible budgets but also more reliance on donors, are geared towards actionable projects rather than long-term maintenance that require massive investments.

From Salon