### Question
What does nonprofit institution mean?


### Answer
**Nonprofit institution** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 1932*:

> any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1932*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-REAL ESTATE LOANS**

