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Nonprofit vs Forprofit - What's the difference?

nonprofit | forprofit |

As adjectives the difference between nonprofit and forprofit

is that nonprofit is not seeking to produce a profit a financial gain while forprofit is an alternative spelling of for-profit.

As nouns the difference between nonprofit and forprofit

is that nonprofit is an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization while forprofit is an alternative spelling of for-profit.

nonprofit

Alternative forms

* non-profit

Adjective

(-)
  • Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization.
  • Employees of a nonprofit rarely make as much as greedy counterparts in the commercial world.
    If it wasn't subsidized, the nonprofit would be bankrupt.

    Synonyms

    * not-for-profit * NPO

    forprofit

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Noun

    (en noun)