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Nonprofit organizations

Scope note

Organizations no part of the net earnings or income of which is distributed or inures to the benefit of any private individual, but is applied to the stated purpose of the organization, such as charity, community service, or research.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253162

Broader Terms used

organizations

Narrower Terms used

charities

Equivalent Terms used

nonprofit organization

Created

13yrs ago

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