Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)
Description
This industry comprises establishments (except religious organizations, social advocacy organizations, civic and social organizations, business associations, professional organizations, labor unions, and political organizations) primarily engaged in promoting the interests of their members. Illustrative Examples: Athletic associations and leagues, regulatory Property owners' associations Condominium and homeowners' associations Tenants' associations (except advocacy) Cooperative owners' associations
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. |
| 8139 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of their members (except religious organizations, social advocacy organizations, and civic and social organizations). Examples of establishments in this industry are business associations, professional organizations, labor unions, and political organizations. |
| 81399 | Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 813990. |
| 813990 | Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments (except religious organizations, social advocacy organizations, civic and social organizations, business associations, professional organizations, labor unions, and political organizations) primarily engaged in promoting the interests of their members. Illustrative Examples: Athletic associations and leagues, regulatory Property owners' associations Condominium and homeowners' associations Tenants' associations (except advocacy) Cooperative owners' associations |
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Classification References
- 01Operating religious organizations, such as churches, religious temples, mosques, and monasteries--are classified in Industry 813110, Religious Organizations;
- 02Raising funds for a wide range of social welfare activities and establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts--are classified in Industry 81321, Grantmaking and Giving Services;
- 03Advocating social causes or issues--are classified in Industry 81331, Social Advocacy Organizations;
- 04Promoting the civic and social interests of their members--are classified in Industry 813410, Civic and Social Organizations;
- 05Promoting the business interests of their members--are classified in Industry 813910, Business Associations;
- 06Promoting the professional interests of their members and the profession as a whole--are classified in Industry 813920, Professional Organizations;
- 07Promoting the interests of organized labor and union employees--are classified in Industry 813930, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations;
- 08Promoting the interests of national, state, or local political parties or candidates--are classified in Industry 813940, Political Organizations; and
- 09Providing recreational and amusement services, such as recreational or youth sports league teams--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Index Items
Athletic associations, regulatory
Athletic leagues (i.e., regulating bodies)
Condominium corporations
Condominium owners' associations
Cooperative owners' associations
Homeowners' associations
Homeowners' associations, condominium
Property owners' associations
Sports governing bodies
Sports leagues (i.e., regulating bodies)
Tenants' associations (except advocacy)
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External Resources
NAICS 813990 Definition Page
The official Census.gov page providing the complete description, sector details, and industry examples for NAICS 813990.
NAICS Code Descriptions Database
The BLS provides detailed text descriptions for NAICS categories, including the specific definitions for establishments promoting member interests.
SBA NAICS Code Lookup Tool
The SBA's searchable tool lists NAICS 813990 alongside other industry codes to help determine the correct classification for cooperative or association businesses.
