### Question
What does private nonprofit organization mean?


### Answer
**Private nonprofit organization** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 11401*:

> an organization—


(A) no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

