NAICS Code 813211 — Grantmaking Foundations
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 81321 (Grantmaking and Giving Services).
| Code | 813211 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grantmaking Foundations |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $40 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection process or the preferences of the foundation managers and grantors; or fund a single entity, such as a museum or university.
Illustrative Examples:
Community foundations
Philanthropic trusts
Corporate foundations, awarding grants
Scholarship trusts
Grantmaking foundations
Cross-References.
Is a business under 813211 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 813211 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $40 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 813211 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| Subsector | 813 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations |
| Industry Group | 8132 | Grantmaking and Giving Services |
| NAICS Industry | 81321 | Grantmaking and Giving Services |
| National Industry | 813211 | Grantmaking Foundations |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
6732 | Educational, Religious, and Charitable Trusts |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.