For Profit Subsidiaries

Separate, proprietary organizations established by and under the administrative and programmatic control of a nonprofit for the purpose of generating income from the sale of merchandise or performance of a service that is related or unrelated to the nonprofit"™s exempt purpose. The organization can pursue trade or business activities without risking its tax exempt status but must pay taxes on earnings as required by law. Taxable activity of nonprofits varies considerably and can take many forms including limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts or corporations.