Nonprofit organizations are institutions that conduct their affairs for the purpose of assisting other individuals, groups, or causes rather than garnering profits for themselves. Nonprofit groups hav [..]

refers to those legally constituted, nongovernmental entities, incorporated under state law as charitable or not- for-profit corporations that have been set up to serve some public purpose and are tax-exempt according to the IRS. All food banks and their partner agencies are IRS approved nonprofit agencies.

Organizations which are not operated for a profit and may be supported by endowments or private contributions.