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2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting a particular cause or working for the realization of a specific social or political goal to benefit a broad or specific constituency. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these goals.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Promoting the civic and social interests of their members--are classified in Industry 81341, Civic and Social Organizations;
• Promoting the interests of organized labor and union employees--are classified in Industry 81393, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations; and
• Providing legal services for social advocacy organizations--are classified in Industry Group 5411, Legal Services.