Which statement describes a Non-Profit Corporation?

• A. Typically formed to provide service i.e. hospital/charity etc.
• B. Motive is not profit oriented;
• C. Certain tax, pension and liability benefits
• D. To be liable, shareholder must sign personal guarantee

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is what distinguishes a non-profit corporation by its purpose and structure. A non-profit is formed to provide a service for the public good—such as a hospital or charity—and any surplus funds are reinvested into the mission rather than distributed to owners. That purpose is the defining feature, which is why this statement best describes a non-profit corporation.

While non-profits often benefit from tax-exempt status and may have protections related to liability, those aspects are consequences of operating as a nonprofit and not the fundamental description. Also, the notion that a personal guarantee must be signed by a shareholder doesn’t fit, because non-profits don’t have shareholders or owners to guarantee loans.