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What Is a Nonprofit?<\/h1>\n
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Many business owners dream of starting their own company, but not all companies focus on making money. Some, called nonprofit corporations or organizations, work to support community and economic development. A nonprofit organization is an organization that serves a general public interest. There could be a religious or educational purpose behind the business activities.<\/p>\r\n

A nonprofit<\/a> may have a public safety or a charitable interest. Nonprofits can also promote a social cause. Types of nonprofit organizations include public charities and social welfare organizations. Nonprofit organizations aim to improve the well-being of people and communities rather than make profits. They get support from sponsorships, initiatives, and other means.<\/p>\r\n

This article provides a brief overview of nonprofit<\/a> organizations in America.<\/p>\r\n

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