### Question
Can you define what private nonprofit organization means?


### Answer
**Private nonprofit organization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1761*:

> an organization that—


(i) exercises full control and authority over the operation of the program at all sites under the sponsorship of the organization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1761*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

