Nonprofit

Welcome to the research guide for Nonprofit Organizations! Nonprofit organizations can also be known as not-for-profit organizations, non-business entities, or nonprofit institutions. They are legal entities organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in contrast with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners. In this guide you will find information about researching nonprofit topics, finding tax information for nonprofits, and resources for nonprofit and philanthropy professionals.