Charitable Organization

A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on non-profit and philanthropic goals as well as social well-being (e.g. charitable, educational, religious, or other activities serving the public interest or common good).

The legal definition of charitable organization (and of Charity) varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates. The regulation, tax treatment, and the way in which charity law affects charitable organizations also varies.

Financial figures (e.g., tax refund, revenue from fundraising, revenue from sale of goods and services or revenue from investment) are important indicators to assess the financial sustainability of a charity. This kind of information directly impacts the charity because donors often look at both the objective and financial indicators in order to decide whether to donate to a non-profit organization. Thus, to fulfil commitments toward the society might help the charity receive a better reputation as well as a higher standing in the community. The fact that the charity becomes more attractive would bring it more financial gains.