### Question
How is the term nonprofit organization defined?


### Answer
The term **nonprofit organization** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 20704* as the following:

> an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20704*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 207-COMBATING DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**

