Nonprofit Organizations

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Organizational Type
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Nonprofits
gptkbp:assetsOnDissolution Must be distributed to another nonprofit or for public benefit
gptkbp:canEmployStaff Yes
gptkbp:canEngageInBusinessActivities Yes, if related to mission
gptkbp:canLobby Limited, depending on jurisdiction
gptkbp:canOperateInternationally Yes
gptkbp:canPartnerWithBusinesses Yes
gptkbp:canReceiveGovernmentGrants Yes
gptkbp:canSueAndBeSued Yes
gptkbp:differenceFromForProfit Cannot distribute profits to private individuals
gptkbp:differenceFromGovernment Independent from government control
gptkbp:example gptkb:Foundations
Educational institutions
Religious organizations
Charities
Advocacy groups
gptkbp:fundedBy Grants
Donations
Membership dues
Fundraising events
gptkbp:governanceDocuments Bylaws
Articles of incorporation
gptkbp:governingBody Board of directors or trustees
gptkbp:hasProperty Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nonprofit Organizations
gptkbp:internationalExamples gptkb:World_Wildlife_Fund
gptkb:Doctors_Without_Borders
Red Cross
gptkbp:legalStatus Legal entity
gptkbp:mayReceiveTaxDeductibleDonations Yes, in many countries
gptkbp:missionDriven Yes
gptkbp:profitDistribution Prohibited from distributing profits to owners or shareholders
gptkbp:purpose Serve public or social benefit
gptkbp:registration Yes, in most jurisdictions
gptkbp:regulates Subject to government oversight
gptkbp:reportingRequirements Annual financial reporting
gptkbp:subjectToAudits Yes, in many jurisdictions
gptkbp:subjectToConflictOfInterestPolicies Yes
gptkbp:subjectToDissolutionRules Yes
gptkbp:subjectToDonorRestrictions Yes
gptkbp:subjectToEthicalStandards Yes
gptkbp:subjectToMissionDrift Possible
gptkbp:subjectToPublicScrutiny Yes
gptkbp:subjectToTransparencyRequirements Yes
gptkbp:taxStatus Tax-exempt (in many jurisdictions)
gptkbp:UKLegalCode Charity Commission registration
gptkbp:USLegalCode gptkb:501(c)(3)_(United_States)
gptkbp:volunteerInvolvement gptkb:Common
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:affordable_housing
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4