Is the UN a non-profit organization?

The United Nations (UN) is not classified as a non-profit organization; rather, it is an intergovernmental organization established to promote peace, security, and cooperation among member states. Funded by contributions from its member countries, the UN operates with a focus on humanitarian, social, and economic issues globally. Although it functions similarly to non-profits in its mission to serve the public good, its structure and operations are distinct, as it is a collective body of sovereign nations.