The Number of Tax-Exempt Nonprofits Operating in the United States

question 27

Multiple Choice

The number of tax-exempt nonprofits operating in the United States in 2016 was approximately ______.

• A) 1.5 million
• B) 2.6 million
• C) 3.5 million
• D) 5.2 million

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