##  [Nonprofit Organization](/index.php/nonprofit-organization) 

  ##  [Nonprofit Organization](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/nonprofit-organization-0) 

  

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Definition

An organization legally constituted to pursue social, educational, charitable, cultural or public‑service objectives for the benefit of a community or defined constituency, whose governing rules restrict distribution of surplus funds to private owners or members and prioritize mission over private profit distribution.