Structure and Functions of the Non-profit Sector in the Context of Socialization of Economic Relations

Non-profit field in the national economy of Russia, which significance, functionality and specific role is rather problematic to formulate unambiguously, examined in the article. This is equally characteristic of other countries on our planet. The reason for this is the diversity of forms and purposes, and the richness of typology. It is customary to distinguish the basic functionality of NPOs – economic, social and institutional. Historically, the importance of NCOs in the formation of statehood cannot be overestimated, as the process is largely initiated thanks to NCOs, emanating from the masses of the people, changing established social relations, introducing new tools and trends of independent governance, focusing on specific spiritual and social values.

non-profit sector, non-governmental or non-state NPOs, meritorious goods, socially important services.