not-for-profit

[ not-fer-prof-it ]

adjective

1. nonprofit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of not-for-profit¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Welsh Water, which is not for profit, offers support if someone in the household receives at least one means-tested benefit and has different income thresholds depending on how many people live there.

From BBC

The exhibition 'What matters most?' is a collaboration between not for profit organisation Same But Different, end of life charities Marie Curie and Hospice UK and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and is at Senedd Oriel until 15 February.

From BBC

“I’m not for profit. It’s all philanthropy. And I would like to help to save more lives.”

From Seattle Times

That's important because I think there are a lot of companies that may make a profit, but it's not for profit, it's for the mission.

From Salon

Material Focus is a not for profit organisation devoted to encouraging recycling.

From BBC