Definitions.
20 Pa.C.S. § 7902
in effectThe following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Charitable organization." A corporation, trust or other instrumentality governed by Pennsylvania law, including:
(1) A trust described in section 4947(a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 4947(a)(1) or (2)), which is or is treated as a private foundation under section 509 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 509).
(2) A trust governed by Pennsylvania law that is or is treated as a pooled income fund under section 642(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 642(c)(5)).
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