Non-Profit Organizations

Non-Profit Organizations

Found in Canada

What does non-profit mean?

• an organization or business that does not obtain money

• these organizations are often funded by donations, grants and other subsidies

• they are often used to help people in need but that is not always the case

What are some examples of a non-profit organization?

What is the difference between a Charity and a Non-profit Organization?

Charity

• Charities are exempt from paying taxe

• The money obtained through donations and other sums goes to other causes.

• The charity will withhold a small amount of donation money in order to keep the program running.

Non-Profit Organizations

• Non-profits do not need to operate exclusively for charitable purposes.

• They can operate for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure, sport, recreation or any other purpose except for profit.

Open Ended

Assignment

Choose one of the following non-profit organizations.

World Vision Canada

Canadian Red Cross

Food Banks Canada

United Way Estevan

Bruce Trail Conservancy

JDRF

JUMP Math

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Craik Sustainable Living Project

Family Place Weyburn

Other - write it down in your answer.

Write the organization you pick below.

Open Ended

Answer the following Questions:

1. What is the name of your non-profit organization?

2. Identify what this organization does.

3. How does it function in society? By social welfare, civic involvement, recreation, or pleasure?

4. How does your organization obtain money?

5. Identify one way you can support this organization?