813311 — Human Rights Organizations
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Civil liberties organizations
- Senior citizens' advocacy organizations
- Human rights advocacy organizations
- Veterans' rights organizations
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Promoting the interests of organized labor and union employees--are classified in Industry 813930, Labor
- Unions and Similar Labor Organizations; and
- Providing legal services for human rights organizations--are classified in Industry Group 5411, Legal
- Services.
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 8399 - Social Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8399→NAICS1997:813311→2002:813311→2007:813311→2012:813311→2017:813311→2022:813311)
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 G099 — Other Social Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 813311 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 813311 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Human Rights Organizations' under Sector 81 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 813311? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 813311 (Human Rights Organizations), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 813311? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 813311 (Human Rights Organizations) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 8399 - Social Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 813311:
- 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 813311 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Human Rights Organizations).
- 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.