NAICS 813410 Quarterly Industry Report
Civic and Social Organizations
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NAICS Code: 813410Sector: Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Civic and Social Organizations (NAICS 813410) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[6], Bureau of Labor Statistics[9], and SBA size standards database[7]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, nonprofit sector analysts, and membership organization advisors with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the civic and social organizations industry.
NAICS Sector
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Industry Definition & Overview
Civic and Social Organizations (NAICS 813410) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in promoting the civic and social interests of their members per the U.S. Census Bureau[5]. Activities include fraternal lodge and order operations, alumni association management, scouting organization programming, parent-teacher association coordination, veterans' membership organization services, ethnic and cultural association events, booster club operations, and social club facility management including member dining and bar services.
Civic and social organizations operate as membership-based groups that provide social connection, community service, and shared-interest programming for their members. Fraternal organizations such as Elks, Moose, and Knights of Columbus lodges combine social gathering with charitable community service. Scouting organizations including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the USA provide youth development programming through local council and troop operations. Veterans' organizations including the American Legion, VFW, and Disabled American Veterans serve former military members through fellowship, advocacy, and assistance programs. Per Census Bureau[6] data, roughly 24,500 establishments employ approximately 167,000 workers with an annual payroll exceeding $5 billion. Many organizations supplement membership dues revenue by operating bars, restaurants, and event rental facilities for members and guests.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], the size standard is $9.5 million in average annual receipts. The IRS[8] classifies most civic organizations as 501(c)(7) social clubs or 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary societies exempt from federal income tax on member activity revenue. State liquor licensing authorities regulate organizations operating bars and restaurants for members.
What's Included in This Industry
- Fraternal lodge and order operations
- Alumni association management
- Scouting organization programming
- Parent-teacher association coordination
- Veterans' membership organization services
- Ethnic and cultural association events
- Booster club operations
- Social club facility management
- Member bar and restaurant operations
- Community service and charitable 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 | Civic and Social Organizations | 8134 |
| NAICS Industry | Civic and Social Organizations | 81341 |
| National Industry | Civic and Social Organizations | 813410 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 813319 | Other Social Advocacy Organizations | Other Social Advocacy Organizations conducts community improvement campaigns that civic organizations support through volunteer service, fundraising, and local partnership, with civic groups and advocacy organizations collaborating on community benefit projects |
| 813311 | Human Rights Organizations | Human Rights Organizations pursues civil rights objectives that veterans' organizations and civic groups sometimes engage when advocating for member populations including disabled veterans, minority communities, and underserved constituencies |
| 813110 | Religious Organizations | Religious Organizations shares community gathering and charitable service functions with civic organizations, with churches and fraternal lodges both providing social connection, mutual aid, and community service programming for their respective membership bases |
| 813910 | Business Associations | Business Associations promotes commercial interests through membership organizations similarly to how civic groups promote social and community interests, with chambers of commerce and civic organizations sometimes sharing members and cooperating on local economic development |
| 813211 | Grantmaking Foundations | Grantmaking Foundations provides charitable funding for youth development, veteran services, and community programs operated by civic organizations, with foundation grants supplementing membership dues and fundraising revenue |
| 813930 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations serves member interests through collective organization similarly to civic groups, with both types of membership organizations providing fellowship, mutual aid, and advocacy for their respective member populations |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8.8% | 2,194 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 8.6% | 2,143 |
| 3 | New York | 5.7% | 1,421 |
| 4 | Texas | 5.6% | 1,384 |
| 5 | Ohio | 5.5% | 1,374 |
| 6 | Florida | 4.2% | 1,045 |
| 7 | Illinois | 4.0% | 1,004 |
| 8 | Minnesota | 4.0% | 980 |
| 9 | Indiana | 3.6% | 904 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 3.5% | 857 |
% Of Establishments
0%
9%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
8
Total SBA Loans
$120K
Total Loan Volume
$15K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
12.00%
Average Interest Rate
8
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[7], Civic and Social Organizations (NAICS 813410) has a size standard of $9.5 million in average annual receipts for federal contracting purposes. SBA lending programs[10] may support qualifying civic organization business activities including facility improvement and equipment purchases. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[11] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[12] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 8 | $120K | $15K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for fraternal organizations?
NAICS 813410 covers civic and social organizations including fraternal lodges, alumni associations, scouting groups, PTAs, veterans' organizations, and social clubs per the U.S. Census Bureau[5].
What is the SBA size standard?
Per the SBA size standard[7], the threshold is $9.5 million in average annual receipts for federal small business contracting eligibility for civic and social organization entities.
How many civic organizations operate in the U.S.?
Per Census Bureau[6] data, roughly 24,500 civic and social organization establishments employ approximately 167,000 workers with annual payroll exceeding $5 billion across fraternal, veterans', scouting, and social club operations.
What tax-exempt status do civic organizations hold?
The IRS[8] classifies most civic organizations as 501(c)(7) social clubs or 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary societies, exempting member activity revenue from federal income tax while non-member revenue may be subject to unrelated business income tax.
Can civic organizations operate bars and restaurants?
Many civic organizations operate member bars, restaurants, and event facilities as permitted activities per Bureau of Labor Statistics[9] industry classification, with food and beverage revenue supplementing membership dues to fund facility operations and charitable programs.
What are examples of veterans' organizations?
The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and AMVETS operate as veterans' membership organizations per Census Bureau[6] classification, providing fellowship, advocacy, and assistance programs for former military service members and their families.
How are civic organizations regulated?
State attorneys general oversee nonprofit governance, while the IRS[8] monitors tax-exempt status compliance. State liquor licensing authorities regulate member bar operations, and local building codes govern facility safety for organizations hosting events and gatherings.
What is the difference between civic and advocacy 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. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [7]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [8]IRS irs.gov
- [9]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [10]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [11]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [12]504 loans sba.gov
- [13]NAICS 813319 census.gov
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