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


### Answer
**Private nonprofit organization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 8013*:

> any institution or foundation—


(A) that has received, or has temporary clearance to receive, tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8013*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

