### Question
How is the term charitable organizations defined?


### Answer
The term **charitable organizations** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 60e* as the following:

> national voluntary health and welfare agencies designated by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management pursuant to Executive Order 10927, dated March 19, 1961

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 60e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

