Non (don't be fooled) Profit

Public Service Announcement:

Supporting a non-profit organization that exploits people by playing on the smokes and mirrors misconception that all non-profits are good and all for profits are bad are ethically problematic and undermines the core principles of non-profit work.?

Such organizations manipulates public perception by leveraging its non-profit status to appear altruistic, while in reality prioritizing personal enrichment over genuine community benefit. This misalignment between their stated mission and actual practices erodes trust, diverts resources away from meaningful support for who they claim to serve, and perpetuates inequality by prioritizing the financial interests of a few individuals over the broader societal good.?

Consequently, endorsing or supporting such an organization enables these unethical practices and detracts from the efforts of truly mission-driven non-profits that genuinely work to improve lives and foster positive social change.

Here’s what I’ve been told how to best vet a non-profit. [Clearly set out to do your own investigations. State and the federal government resources help too].

• Pull their 990s or ask for them (this will make their budget, who their paying and who much transparent)
• Ask for their meeting minutes (this should show discussion items and voting)
• Ask for their bylaws (this will help you evaluate if they’re adhering to their mission/vision and staying aligned)

At the end of the day, a for profit may have a very noble mission that is more true, trustworthy and impactful for a non profit. So make sure to not just spend your time and money on a non profit vs a for profit just because it is a 'non profit'.

Many youth organizations across the country make multi-millions with several staff on 6-figure salaries.?

And remember, the NFL was a 501(c)(6) until 2015 (generating $7.2 billion in 2014).

Angel City FC is a for profit entity and is more committed to giving back to its community than some of its non profit counterparts.