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Re:TempleOS is applying to Y Combinator. Partners desired, s... by doughj3 on Sunday March 22, 2015 @02:42PM (#9247760)
Non-profits need revenue, not profit.
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Re:TempleOS is applying to Y Combinator. Partners desired, s... by sun_machine on Sunday March 22, 2015 @05:31PM (#9248339)
But if your operating costs are more than your revenue (thus, no profit), who is keeping that non-profit afloat?
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Re:TempleOS is applying to Y Combinator. Partners desired, s... by dvanduzer on Sunday March 22, 2015 @08:16PM (#9248806)
A non-profit organization can solicit donations big and small, via grants, memberships, and other common mechanisms.

A non-profit organization can also sell things at a markup. There are alarmingly profitable for-profit tote bag businesses riding the back of non-profits everywhere.

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