### Question
What does nonprofit organization mean?


### Answer
**Nonprofit organization** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 12902*:

> any nonprofit organization (including a State or locally chartered, nonprofit organization) that—


(A) is organized under State or local laws

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 131-HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS**

