813940 — Political Organizations
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of national, state, or local political parties or candidates. Included are political groups organized to raise funds for a political party or individual candidates.
Illustrative Examples
- Campaign organizations, political
- Political organizations or clubs
- Political action committees (PACs)
- Political parties
- Political campaign organizations
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Organizing and conducting charitable fundraising campaigns on a contract or fee basis--are classified in
- U.S. Industry 561499, All Other Business Support Services; and
- Providing telemarketing services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561422, Telemarketing Bureaus and Other
- Contact Centers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 813940 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Political Organizations |
| SBA Size Standard | $14,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 813000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 81 → 813 → 8139 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8651 - Political Organizations (via SIC1987:8651→NAICS1997:81394→2002:813940→2007:813940→2012:813940→2017:813940→2022:813940)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 813940:
- 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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 8139
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 813940 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 813940 is 'Political Organizations', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 81 (Other Services (except Public Administration)); the SBA small-business size standard is $14,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 813940?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 813940 is $14,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 813940?
NAICS code 813940 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 8651 - Political Organizations.