### Question
How does the law define private voluntary organization?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1732*, **private voluntary organization** is defined as:

> a not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization (in the case of a United States organization, an organization that is exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of title 26) that receives funds from private sources, voluntary contributions of money, staff time, or in-kind support from the public, and that is engaged in or is planning to engage in voluntary, charitable, or development assistance activities (other than religious activities)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1732*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-FOOD FOR PEACE > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**

