### Question
Can you define what private nonprofit organization means?


### Answer
**Private nonprofit organization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1437w*:

> any private nonprofit organization (including a State or locally chartered nonprofit organization) that—


(A) is incorporated under State or local law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

