NAICS 813319 Quarterly Industry Report
Other Social Advocacy Organizations
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NAICS Code: 813319Sector: Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Other Social Advocacy Organizations (NAICS 813319) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5], Bureau of Labor Statistics[8], and SBA size standards database[7]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, nonprofit sector analysts, and social advocacy investors with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the other social advocacy organizations industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Other Social Advocacy Organizations (NAICS 813319) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in social advocacy other than human rights and environmental protection per the U.S. Census Bureau[4]. Activities include substance abuse prevention advocacy, firearms safety education, drunk driving prevention campaigns, peace and international understanding promotion, community action advocacy, anti-poverty program development, housing justice advocacy, and criminal justice reform campaigns.
This classification covers a broad spectrum of social welfare advocacy that does not fit within the human rights (813311) or environmental (813312) categories. Organizations range from national campaigns addressing substance abuse and gun safety to local community action agencies working on housing, poverty, and neighborhood improvement. Per Census Bureau[5] data, roughly 75,000 establishments employ approximately 58,000 workers, reflecting the large number of small volunteer-driven organizations alongside professionally staffed advocacy groups. Revenue comes from individual donations, foundation grants, government contracts for community service programs, and membership dues. The IRS[6] classifies organizations in this industry as 501(c)(3) charities or 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations depending on their advocacy and lobbying activities.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], the size standard is $18 million in average annual receipts. State attorneys general oversee charitable solicitation compliance and nonprofit governance. Federal and state agencies provide grant funding for community action, substance abuse prevention, and other social welfare programs operated by organizations in this classification.
What's Included in This Industry
- Substance abuse prevention advocacy
- Community action agency operations
- Anti-poverty program advocacy
- Housing justice and homelessness prevention
- Criminal justice reform advocacy
- Firearms safety education programs
- Drunk driving prevention campaigns
- Peace and international understanding promotion
- Youth development advocacy
- Food security and hunger prevention programs
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 81 |
| Subsector | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | 813 |
| Industry Group | Social Advocacy Organizations | 8133 |
| NAICS Industry | Social Advocacy Organizations | 81331 |
| National Industry | Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 813319 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 813311 | Human Rights Organizations | Human Rights Organizations addresses civil rights and constitutional protections that intersect with broader social advocacy when issues such as criminal justice reform, disability rights, and voter access connect human rights with social welfare campaigns |
| 813312 | Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations pursues environmental protection that overlaps with social advocacy when pollution, environmental health, and resource equity issues affect vulnerable communities targeted by social welfare programs |
| 813211 | Grantmaking Foundations | Grantmaking Foundations provides philanthropic funding for social advocacy programs including substance abuse prevention, anti-poverty initiatives, and community development, with foundation grants supporting program operations and campaign activities |
| 813219 | Other Grantmaking and Giving Services | Other Grantmaking and Giving Services distributes federated campaign contributions to social advocacy organizations alongside health and education recipients, with United Way and similar programs funding community service providers in this classification |
| 813410 | Civic and Social Organizations | Civic and Social Organizations operates community membership groups that collaborate with social advocacy organizations on local improvement projects, with civic associations and advocacy groups sharing community development objectives |
| 813110 | Religious Organizations | Religious Organizations conducts faith-based social service programs that complement secular social advocacy, with churches and religious institutions operating food banks, homeless shelters, and addiction recovery programs alongside advocacy organizations |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 13.8% | 1,086 |
| 2 | New York | 7.9% | 623 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 5.2% | 404 |
| 4 | Texas | 4.7% | 369 |
| 5 | Washington | 4.0% | 313 |
| 6 | Florida | 3.9% | 309 |
| 7 | Illinois | 3.7% | 287 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 3.6% | 281 |
| 9 | North Carolina | 3.3% | 261 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 3.2% | 251 |
% Of Establishments
0%
14%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for social advocacy?
NAICS 813319 covers other social advocacy organizations engaged in causes other than human rights or environmental protection per the U.S. Census Bureau[4].
What is the SBA size standard?
Per the SBA size standard[7], the threshold is $18 million in average annual receipts for for-profit entities, though most social advocacy organizations operate as tax-exempt nonprofits.
How many social advocacy organizations operate in the U.S.?
Per Census Bureau[5] data, roughly 75,000 establishments employ approximately 58,000 workers, with the large establishment count reflecting many small volunteer-driven organizations alongside professionally staffed advocacy groups.
What causes are included in this category?
Per Census Bureau[5] classification, this category covers substance abuse prevention, community action, anti-poverty advocacy, housing justice, criminal justice reform, firearms safety, drunk driving prevention, and peace promotion.
How are social advocacy organizations funded?
Revenue comes from individual donations, foundation grants, government contracts for community programs, and membership dues per IRS[6] Form 990 data, with government contracts providing significant funding for community action agencies delivering social services.
What is the difference between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) for advocacy?
Per the IRS[6], 501(c)(3) organizations receive tax-deductible donations but face lobbying limits, while 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations may conduct broader legislative advocacy but contributions are not tax-deductible for donors.
What is a community action agency?
Community action agencies are locally operated organizations receiving federal Community Services Block Grant funding to address poverty through programs per Bureau of Labor Statistics[8] classification, delivering services including job training, housing assistance, and energy assistance.
What regulatory oversight applies?
State attorneys general oversee charitable solicitation and nonprofit governance, while the IRS[6] monitors tax-exempt status compliance including lobbying expenditure limits and restrictions on political campaign intervention for 501(c)(3) organizations.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [6]IRS irs.gov
- [7]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [8]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [9]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [10]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [11]504 loans sba.gov
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