### Question
Can you define what nonprofit organization means?


### Answer
**Nonprofit organization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 5603*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

