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813311 — Human Rights Organizations

NAICS 813311 is 'Human Rights Organizations', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 81 (Other Services (except Public Administration)); the SBA small-business size standard is $34,000,000 (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

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

NAICS Structure: 813311 National Industry
Sector (2)
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Subsector (3)
813
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Industry Group (4)
8133
Social Advocacy Organizations
Industry (5)
81331
Social Advocacy Organizations
National Industry (6)
813311
Human Rights Organizations

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

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.

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