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nonprofit / charitable
Serving the public good and not aimed at profit. Organizations with this status often receive tax benefits.
Der Verein ist als gemeinnützig anerkannt und finanziert sich durch Spenden.
The association is recognized as nonprofit and is financed through donations.
The word is made up of 'gemein' and 'nützig' (useful). Here, 'gemein' is derived from 'Gemeinschaft' (community) and means 'general' or 'public'. So 'gemeinnützig' (nonprofit/charitable) literally means 'useful for the general public'.
Die Organisation arbeitet für gemeinnützige Zwecke.
The organization works for charitable purposes.
'Gemeinnützig' (nonprofit/charitable) typically describes organizations or activities that are not aimed at making a profit. Common combinations are: ein gemeinnütziger Verein (a nonprofit association), eine gemeinnützige Stiftung (a charitable foundation), ein gemeinnütziges Projekt (a nonprofit project), or gemeinnützige Arbeit (charitable work/community service).
Viele Studenten engagieren sich in einem gemeinnützigen Projekt.
Many students get involved in a nonprofit project.
In official and legal contexts, the passive construction 'als gemeinnützig anerkannt sein' (to be recognized as nonprofit/charitable) is very common. This is the formal status that an organization receives from the tax office.
Unser Sportverein ist als gemeinnützig anerkannt.
Our sports club is recognized as nonprofit.
charitable / beneficial
Gemeinnützig describes an organization or activity that serves the public good and is not aimed at profit; it is often also associated with a special legal or tax status. Wohltätig, by contrast, emphasizes concrete help for poor or needy people. Use gemeinnützig for an organization’s status and wohltätig for charitable actions.
Der Verein ist gemeinnützig und verwendet seine Einnahmen für soziale Projekte.
The organization is nonprofit and uses its income for social projects.
Der Verein organisiert eine wohltätige Aktion für bedürftige Familien.
The organization is organizing a charitable event for families in need.
