### Question
How does PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16539*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

> an organization that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16539*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

