### Question
How does the law define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 10706*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

> 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:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10706*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXVIII-COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM**

