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


### Answer
The term **nonprofit organization** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 5901* as the following:

> an organization that is—


(A) described in section 501(c) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-RESEARCH > SUBCHAPTER VI-ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION**

