813211 — Grantmaking Foundations
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Community foundations
- Philanthropic trusts
- Corporate foundations, awarding grants
- Scholarship trusts
- Grantmaking foundations
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Community chest fundraising organizations are classified in U.S. Industry 813219, Other Grantmaking and
- Giving Services; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing trust management or administration services for others are
- classified in Industry Group 5239, Other Financial Investment Activities.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6732 - Educational, Religious, and Charitable Trusts (via SIC1987:6732→NAICS1997:813211→2002:813211→2007:813211→2012:813211→2017:813211→2022:813211)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1AZ — OPERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 813211 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 813211 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Grantmaking Foundations' under Sector 81 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 813211? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $40,000,000 for NAICS code 813211 (Grantmaking Foundations), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 813211? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 813211 (Grantmaking Foundations) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6732 - Educational, Religious, and Charitable Trusts.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 813211:
- Sector 81 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 813211 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Grantmaking Foundations).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.