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


### Answer
The term **nonprofit organization** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3793c* 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 such title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3793c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER X-FUNDING**

