### Question
How does INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS define charitable organization?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 80a*, **charitable organization** is defined as:

> an organization described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 170(c) or section 501(c)(3) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 80a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2D-INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS > SUBCHAPTER I-INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

