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


### Answer
The term **nonprofit organization** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 1523* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1523*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20-NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER II-DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES**

