Charitable organization

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/charitable-organization

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a charitable organization?A charitable organization is a group that helps people and the community by giving money or time. They use the money they get to do things like build schools, help the sick, or protect the environment. They are not allowed to give money to owners or shareholders.
2. Why do charities exist?Charities exist to help people who need support and to make society kinder. They fill gaps where the government or businesses cannot reach everyone. They also give a voice to people who might otherwise be ignored.

Fiduciary Duty: The legal obligation of a board member to act in the best interests of the organization and its beneficiaries.
Public Benefit Test: A legal requirement for charities to demonstrate that their activities provide a tangible advantage to society.
Non-Distribution Constraint: The principle that a non-profit organization's surplus revenue cannot be distributed to owners or shareholders.