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nonprofit

[non-prof-it] / nɒnˈprɒf ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
not for profit
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Following the announcement by the nonprofit that the eagle was indeed believed to be Jackie, a commenter replied: “Praying for a speedy recovery so she can go back to her family soon!”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The nonprofit said there had been no sign around the nest “for several days” of Jackie, star of the webcam reality show since 2015.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The facility reached out to LeadingAge Minnesota, a nonprofit that helps senior care providers, saying that the cost of an alcohol licence and the conditions that go with it were prohibitive.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

In 2013, he founded a nonprofit, Smart Approaches to Marijuana, along with former Rep. Patrick Kennedy and commentator David Frum, to oppose legalization.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Some became Public Allies staff themselves; some are now even leaders in government agencies and inside national nonprofit organizations.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Many nonprofits reported that they are struggling with tight budgets, making it difficult to meet the growing needs of their communities, the Boston Fed said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Because most schools are nonprofits, there was no benefit to controlling expenses, as there is with a profit-making company.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Professional groups representing cancer researchers, civil engineers, county governments, medical schools, housing agencies, city and municipal governments, nonprofits and others have publicly expressed concerns about potential consequences.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Some foundations pledged to give more because of government spending cuts to nonprofits, “so that element is in the mix,” says Bergdoll.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Many nonprofits consumed 20 to 25 percent of their donations for overhead.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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