A non-profit organization (abbreviated as NPO, also known as a not-for-profit organization) is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Examples of NPOs include charities (i.e. charitable organizations), trade unions, and public arts organizations. Attorneys who work with non-profit organizations help in establishing and operating a non-profit within the requirements of the law, deal with issues of taxation, corporate governance, telephone solicitation and charitable fraud.
Marstons Mills (also spelled Marston's Mills) is a village in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts. It was founded by the Marston Family in 1648. They built grist mills along the Marstons Mills River, hence the name of the village. It is primarily residential and located on Route 28, and is rural in nature. Main roads also include Route 149, Wakeby Road, Old Post Road (partially unpaved) and Santuit-Newton Road. The zip code for Marstons Mills is 02648.