### Question
What does Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).[1](#15101_1_target)


(5) Nonprofit entity.—The term "nonprofit entity mean?


### Answer
**Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).[1](#15101_1_target)


(5) Nonprofit entity.—The term "nonprofit entity** has the following meaning in *40 U.S.C. § 15101*:

> any organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code that has been formed for the purpose of economic development

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 15101*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

