Non-Profit Organizations or "NPO's" do not distribute profits to shareholders or owners. Most commonly, non-profits are engaged in activities designed to promote the public good. Most non-profit organizations have tax exempt status, meaning they are not required to pay federal taxes. Well-known non-profit organizations include Wikipedia, The Red Cross and universities. Many non-profit organizations have paid staff, but if the organization does not make money beyond what it uses to pay expenses, it can be considered a non-profit.
Range of Services and Activities
Non-Profit organizations have a range of services and activities, including environmental causes, education, health and religious services.
.org and .edu
Many non-profit organizations in the internet choose to use the .org and .edu domains to signify their status as non-profit organizations.
Non-Profit Organizations Forums and Discussions
CharityVillage.com: Nonprofit Web Forum Directory
Organizational Development Network: Nonprofit Discussion List
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions
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References
Fast Facts
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Number of Non-profits in the U.S.
1.5 million
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Non-profits are not necessarily [http
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Fact:
U.S. Non-profit revenue in 2006 accounted for roughly 10% of the U.S. GDP
