There are potential reasons for forming a non-stock, for profit corporation.

Google is for profit corporation that earns the majority of its revenue pilfering personal information and selling it to the highest bidder.

It is registered as a domestic profit corporation in the state of Massachusetts.

The non profit corporation is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2012.

Unlike for profit corporations, co-operatives are a form of social enterprise.

C. Church, Inc. was organized as a domestic profit corporation, registering in Massachusetts.

This non profit corporation was established in 2005 by a concerned group of volunteer physicians, patients, lawyers, lawmakers and internet professionals.

They are classified as a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation.

In 1980 the organization became an independent 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation.

The petitioner was granted standing because they are not "a for profit corporation that is seeking a commercial advantage over a specific competitor."