Grantmaking Foundations
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection process or the preferences of the foundation managers and grantors; or fund a single entity, such as a museum or university. Illustrative Examples: Community foundations Philanthropic trusts Corporate foundations, awarding grants Scholarship trusts Grantmaking foundations
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Other Services (except Public Administration) sector comprises establishments engaged in providing services not specifically provided for elsewhere in the classification system. Establishments in this sector are primarily engaged in activities such as equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing drycleaning and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care (except veterinary) services, photofinishing services, temporary parking services, and dating services. Private households that engage in employing workers on or about the premises in activities primarily concerned with the operation of the household are included in this sector. Excluded from this sector are establishments primarily engaged in retailing new equipment and also performing repairs and general maintenance on equipment. These establishments are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 813 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations subsector group establishments that organize and promote religious activities; support various causes through grantmaking; advocate various social and political causes; and promote and defend the interests of their members. The industry groups within the subsector are defined in terms of their activities, such as establishments that provide funding for specific causes or for a variety of charitable causes; establishments that advocate and actively promote causes and beliefs for the public good; and establishments that have an active membership structure to promote causes and represent the interests of their members. Establishments in this subsector may publish newsletters, books, and periodicals for distribution to their members. |
| 8132 | Grantmaking and Giving Services 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations subsector group establishments that organize and promote religious activities; support various causes through grantmaking; advocate various social and political causes; and promote and defend the interests of their members. The industry groups within the subsector are defined in terms of their activities, such as establishments that provide funding for specific causes or for a variety of charitable causes; establishments that advocate and actively promote causes and beliefs for the public good; and establishments that have an active membership structure to promote causes and represent the interests of their members. Establishments in this subsector may publish newsletters, books, and periodicals for distribution to their members. |
| 81321 | Grantmaking and Giving Services 5-digit NAICS industry | This industry comprises (1) establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts and (2) establishments primarily engaged in raising funds for a wide range of social welfare activities, such as health, educational, scientific, and cultural activities. |
| 813211 | Grantmaking Foundations 6-digit U.S. detail | This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection process or the preferences of the foundation managers and grantors; or fund a single entity, such as a museum or university. Illustrative Examples: Community foundations Philanthropic trusts Corporate foundations, awarding grants Scholarship trusts Grantmaking foundations |
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Classification References
- 01Community chest fundraising organizations are classified in U.S. Industry 813219, Other Grantmaking and Giving Services; and
- 02Establishments primarily engaged in providing trust management or administration services for others are classified in Industry Group 5239, Other Financial Investment Activities.
Index Items
Charitable trusts, awarding grants
Community foundations
Corporate foundations, awarding grants
Educational trusts, awarding grants
Grantmaking foundations
Philanthropic trusts, awarding grants
Scholarship trusts (i.e., grantmaking, charitable trust foundations)
Trusts, charitable, awarding grants
Trusts, educational, awarding grants
Trusts, religious, awarding grants
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 813211.
Association of Private Foundations
A leading trade association that publishes reports and resources for private foundations and grantmakers in the United States.
Foundation Center
The premier industry directory and research organization providing data on grantmaking organizations and their funding activities.
Internal Revenue Service Private Foundation Information
An official government page providing tax regulations, reporting requirements, and guidance for grantmaking foundations.
