In October 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court considered hearing an appeal and requested the views of the U.S. Solicitor General on the case. In the meantime, CACI and L-3 continued to argue in federal appellate court for civil immunity, as clients of the federal government in national defense.
Different Types of Nonprofit Organizations. Nonprofit organizations provide a variety of services to the public. Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images. According to BoardSource, the United States is home to more than 1.6 million nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits provide a variety of services to the public, including feeding the homeless, tutoring children and providing scholarships. Public charities, foundations, social advocacy groups and trade organizations are common types of nonprofit organizations.
Private Non-Profits. Private non-profit organizations receive financial support from only a few sources, such as a dedicated donor or investment income. In some cases, a private non-profit organization may receive a large portion of its funding from the individual who founded the organization. Founders of private non-profit organizations may secure additional funding from other wealthy donors who are interested in furthering the same cause.