not-for-profit
UK: ˌnɒt fɔː ˈprɒfɪt | US: ˌnɑːt fɔːr ˈprɑːfɪt
adj. describing an organization or activity that does not aim to generate financial profit, but rather to serve a social or public purpose.
n. an organization that operates without the primary goal of making a profit.
The term "not-for-profit" is a straightforward compound phrase in English, combining the negation "not," the preposition "for" (indicating purpose), and "profit" (from Latin profectus, meaning "progress" or "advantage"). Unlike "nonprofit," which is a single lexicalized term, "not-for-profit" retains its phrasal structure, emphasizing the explicit rejection of profit as a goal. This phrasing is often used interchangeably with "nonprofit" but may carry a slightly more emphatic tone in legal or formal contexts.
She works at a not-for-profit organization dedicated to environmental conservation.
The event was organized by a not-for-profit group to raise awareness about homelessness.
Donations to not-for-profit entities are often tax-deductible.
Their not-for-profit model ensures all funds go directly to community programs.
The hospital operates as a not-for-profit institution, reinvesting surplus revenue into patient care.