private foundation

/ˌpraɪvɪt faʊnˌdeɪʃən/
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Other forms: private foundations

Definitions of private foundation
  1. noun
    a charity that does not receive a major part of its support from the public
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    type of:
    charity
    a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
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