NAICS Code 813311 — Human Rights Organizations

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 81331 (Social Advocacy Organizations).

Code	813311
Title	Human Rights Organizations
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$34 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting causes associated with human rights either for a broad or specific constituency. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as protecting and promoting the broad constitutional rights and civil liberties of individuals and those suffering from neglect, abuse, or exploitation; promoting the interests of specific groups, such as children, women, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities; improving relations between racial, ethnic, and cultural groups; and promoting voter education and registration. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.

Illustrative Examples:

Civil liberties organizations

Senior citizens' advocacy organizations

Human rights advocacy organizations

Veterans' rights organizations

Is a business under 813311 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 813311 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $34 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 813311 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	8133	Social Advocacy Organizations
NAICS Industry	81331	Social Advocacy Organizations
National Industry	813311	Human Rights Organizations

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
8399	Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Related National Industry codes

• 813312 — Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
• 813319 — Other Social Advocacy Organizations

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.