Organization

by Hla Min

Updated : May 2025

• There are various types of organizations.

Non-profit

• There are non-profit organizations. That does not mean that the employees are all unpaid volunteers.
• In the USA, non-profit organizations are classified by the IRS tax code. The organizations have to comply with the Federal and State regulations. If one donates to a non-profit organization with 501 (c) (3), part or all of the donation is tax deductible.

Types

• There are for-profit organizations.

• Business organizations may be known as companies or corporations. The companies may be privately or publicly held. Some (e,g LLC) have Limited Liability.

• NGO is a Non-government organization.
• HMO is a Health Maintenance Organization.
• There are Religious, Social, Educational, Political and Sports organizations.

Structure

• The structure for organizations may vary.
  For example, an organization might have
  (a) Immediate Past President : to help the incoming team
  (b) President : for the current term
  (c) President-Elect (to be President in the next term) : to allow for continuity in the operations.

NorCal RITAA

• It is a non-profit organization with 501 (c) (3).
• Donations are tax-deductible.