### Question
How is the "private nonprofit organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **private nonprofit organization** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 5406* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5406*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 74-NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE**

