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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION (NPO) Definition & Legal Meaning

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Charitable organization that foster cultural and social unity to achieve objectives related to public service. The initial capital investment is provided by the founding members who do not expect its repayment or to gain financially from it. NPO’s are eligible for tax exempts and the donations that they receive usually are not subject to taxes.

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