### Question
What does charitable organization mean?


### Answer
**Charitable organization** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 13141*:

> an organization described in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 170(c))

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 13141*
  - Heading: **PART IV-ETHICS REQUIREMENTS > CHAPTER 131-ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-LIMITATIONS ON OUTSIDE EARNED INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT**

