What's the difference between a non-profit organization, and a not for profit one?

Question

There's time that i hear that an organization is a non-profit one, and then I hear another organization is a not for profit one. What's the difference, if theres any?

Answer 1

No difference.

Answer 2

While these are often used interchangeably, just like lawyer and attorney, they each have specific definitions.

A non-profit is an organization dedicated to a common cause, such as cancer prevention.

A not-for-profit is a group of individuals with a common interest. For example, originally, the auto club was founded to help motorists avoid speed traps.