Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
  
  one that has committed legally not to distribute any net earnings (profits) to individuals with control over it such as members, officers, directors, or trustees. It may pay them for services rendered and goods provided. Also known as NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
  
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