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EPF M3L2 Key Terms
Economics & Personal Finance Module 3 Lesson 2 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Altruism | When we do something to help promote someone else’s well-being, even when it costs us something. |
| Philanthropy | Doing something to promote someone else’s well-being with the goal of increasing the well-being of the world and/or mankind. |
| 501c Organization | An organization classified as either a private foundation or public charity for tax purposes. |
| Charities | Organizations that help raise money for those in need. |
| Non-Profit Organization | The organization’s goal is to not generate income, but to serve a cause. |
| Public Charity | Charities that generally receive a greater portion of their financial support from the general public or government, and have greater interaction with the public. Examples include churches, schools, hospitals, and medical research organizations. |
| Private Foundation | Service organizations typically controlled by members of a family or by a small group of individuals that receive much of their financial support from fewer sources. |
| Donation | Something, such as goods or a sum of money, is given to charity. |
| Crowdfunding | The idea of raising funds for a project or cause through a large group of people online. |
| Community Service | Voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area. |
| Service Learning | A form of service that helps the community, but it is tied to a curriculum at school. |