### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3797ff*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXII&ndash;COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM**

