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Simple English definitions for legal terms

non-profit corporation

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A quick definition of non-profit corporation:

A non-profit corporation is a type of organization that is approved by the state to operate for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic, or humanitarian purposes. It is formed by a group of people called incorporators, who appoint a board of directors and officers to run the organization. Unlike a regular corporation, a non-profit corporation does not have shareholders who receive profits. Instead, any money earned is used to further the organization's mission. The people who work for the organization, such as the officers and management, may receive reasonable salaries for their services. When a non-profit corporation is dissolved, its assets must be given to another organization with similar goals. To be recognized as a non-profit corporation by the government, the organization must apply for a special status and file annual tax returns. The government also has the power to make sure the organization is following the rules and not using its resources for personal gain.

A more thorough explanation:

A non-profit corporation is an organization that is approved by the state's Secretary of State and taxing authority to operate for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic, or humanitarian purposes. It is formed by incorporators, has a board of directors and officers, but no shareholders. The purpose of a non-profit corporation is to serve the community and not to make a profit.

  • A charity that provides food and shelter to the homeless
  • A school that provides education to underprivileged children
  • A religious organization that provides spiritual guidance and support to its members
  • A community center that provides recreational activities and services to the community

These examples illustrate the definition of a non-profit corporation because they are all organizations that operate for a specific purpose that benefits the community. They do not have shareholders and any profits made are used to further their mission rather than being distributed to individuals.

In order to be recognized as a non-profit corporation, the organization must apply for approval from the state and the IRS. They must also file annual tax returns and ensure that they are abiding by state laws and regulations.

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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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