further def:

A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", or "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is an organization whose primary objective is to support an issue or matter of private interest or public concern for non-commercial purposes, without concern for monetary profit.

NPOs are active in a wide range of areas, including the environment, the arts, social issues, charities, early childhood education, health care, politics, religion, research, sports or other endeavors.