### Question
How is the "nonprofit organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **nonprofit organization** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 12621* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12621*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER X-PROTECTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY**

