### Question
How does the law define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 4201*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

> an organization that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 4201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-SAVE OUR SEAS 2.0**

