### Question
Can you define what charitable organization means?


### Answer
**Charitable organization** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 80a*:

> an organization described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 170(c) or section 501(c)(3) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 80a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2D-INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS > SUBCHAPTER I-INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

