### Question
What does nonprofit organization mean?


### Answer
**Nonprofit organization** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 1523*:

> an organization described under section 501(c)(3) of title 26 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1523*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20-NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER II-DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES**

