Political Organizations
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of national, state, or local political parties or candidates. Included are political groups organized to raise funds for a political party or individual candidates. Illustrative Examples: Campaign organizations, political Political organizations or clubs Political action committees (PACs) Political parties Political campaign organizations
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. |
| 81394 | Political Organizations 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 813940. |
| 813940 | Political Organizations 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of national, state, or local political parties or candidates. Included are political groups organized to raise funds for a political party or individual candidates. Illustrative Examples: Campaign organizations, political Political organizations or clubs Political action committees (PACs) Political parties Political campaign organizations |
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Classification References
- 01Organizing and conducting charitable fundraising campaigns on a contract or fee basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 561499, All Other Business Support Services; and
- 02Providing telemarketing services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561422, Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers.
Index Items
Campaign organizations, political
Constituencies' associations, political party
Local political organizations
PACs (Political Action Committees)
Political action committees (PACs)
Political campaign organizations
Political organizations or clubs
Political parties
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 813940.
Center for American Progress
A major progressive political action organization and advocacy group focused on social and economic policy reform.
League of Women Voters
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering active citizenship and holding elected officials accountable.
National Association of Secretaries of the State
A government industry directory and trade association providing resources for secretaries of state across the United States.
