Check the Secretary of State's or the IRS's Search for Charities online databases, or search The Foundation Center.org for the nonprofits tax form 990. Some communities also list nonprofits in good standing on their Better Business Bureau websites.
yes they are a nonprofit organization
nonprofit downtown-development organization
The domain suffix for a nonprofit organization is typically ".org".
Can a nonprofit foundation give money to a for profit organization
An organization that was not made to make money.
Yes, officers of a nonprofit organization can receive compensation, but it must be reasonable and in line with the organization's mission and goals.
Microsoft is not a non-profit organization.
schools,churches,hospitals
yes
No, it is a commercial enterprise.
No, a nonprofit organization typically requires a board of directors to oversee its operations and decision-making processes.
Designation as a nonprofit does not mean that the organization does not intend to make a profit. The nonprofit may also be a trust or association of members.