A public-benefit nonprofit corporation
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A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
corporation chartered by a state governments of the United States, state government, and organized primarily or exclusively for Institution, social, educational institution, educational, Recreation, recreational or
purposes by like-minded citizens. Public-benefit nonprofit corporations are distinct in the law from
, rather than for the interest of its members. They are also distinct in the law from
s.