### Question
How does the law define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3451*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

> any organization that is—


(A) described in section 501(c) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-RESOURCE CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM**

