Types of Nonprofits

Arts, Culture, and Humanities

• General/Multipurpose

• Media & Communications

• Visual Arts

• Museums & Museum Activities

• Performing Arts

• Humanities Organizations

• Historical Societies and Related Activities

• Arts Service Activities/Organizations

Educational Institutions

• Elementary/Secondary Education

• Vocational Technical

• Higher Education Institutions

• Graduate/Professional Education

• Adult/Continuing Education

• Libraries & Library Science

• Student Services and Organizations

• Other Educational Services and Schools

Environmental Quality Protection and Beautification

• Pollution Abatement and Control Services

• Natural Resource Conservation and Protection

• Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services

• Environmental Beautification

• Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs

Animal Related

• Animal Protection and Welfare

• Wildlife Preservation/Protection

• Veterinary Services

• Zoo/Zoological Society

• Other Specialty Animal Services

General and Rehabilitative Health

• Hospitals and Primary Medical Care Facilities

• Health Treatment Facilities

• Reproductive Health Care Facilities and Allied Services

• Rehabilitative Medical Services

• Health Support Services

• Public Health Programs

• General Health and Financing

• General Nursing Services

Mental Health and Crisis Intervention

• Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency, Prevention, and Treatment

• Mental Health Treatment

• Hot Line & Crisis Intervention

• Addictive Disorders

• Counseling Support Groups

• Mental Health Disorder Organizations

• General/Multipurpose Mental Health Associations

Disease, Disorders, and Medical Disciplines

• Birth Defect and Genetic Disease Organizations

• Cancer Organizations

• Specific Organ Disease Organizations

• Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Disease Organizations

• Allergy Related Disease Organizations

• Digestive Disease and Disorder Organizations

• Specifically Named Disease Organizations

• Medical Discipline Organizations 

Medical Research

• Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases Research

• Cancer Research

• Specific Organ Research

• Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Research

• Allergy Related Diseases Research

• Digestive Diseases & Disorders Research

• Specifically Named Diseases Research

• Medical Specialty Research

Crime and Legal Related

• Crime Prevention

• Correctional Facilities

• Rehabilitation Services for Offenders

• Administration of Justice/Courts

• Law Enforcement Agencies

• Protection Against and Prevention of Neglect, Abuse, & Exploitation

• Legal Services

Employment and Job Related

• Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training

• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Labor Unions/Organizations

Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition

• Agricultural Programs

• Food Service and Free Food Distribution Programs

• Nutrition Programs

• Home Economics

Housing and Shelter

• Housing Development, Construction, and Management

• Housing Search Assistance

• Low-Cost Temporary Housing

• Housing Owners/Renters Organizations

• Other Housing Support Services 

Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness and Relief

• Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service

• Safety Education

Recreation, Sports, Leisure, and Athletics

• Recreational and Sporting Camps

• Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities

• Sports Training Facilities

• Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Clubs

• Amateur Sports Clubs/Leagues

• Amateur Sports Competitions

• Professional Athletic Leagues

Youth Development

• General/Multipurpose Youth Centers and Clubs

• Adult/Child Matching Programs

• Scouting

• Youth Development Programs 

Human Services

• Human Service Organizations

• Children’s and Youth Services

• Family Services

• Personal Social Services

• Emergency Assistance

• Residential/Custodial Care

• Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations

International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security

• Promotion of International Understanding

• International Development/Relief Services

• International Peace and Security

• International Human Rights

Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy

• Civil Rights & Advocacy Organizations for Specific Groups

• Intergroup/Race Relations Organizations

• Voter Education/Registration Organizations

• Civil Liberties Advocacy Organizations

Community Improvement and Capacity Building

• Community/Neighborhood Development & Improvement

• Economic Development

• Business and Industry

• Nonprofit Management

• Community Service Clubs

Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking

• Private Grantmaking Foundations

• Public Foundations

• Voluntarism Promotion Organizations

• General Philanthropy/Charity/Voluntarism Promotion Organizations

• Fundraising Organizations that Cross Categories

• Named Trusts/Foundations

Science and Technology Research Institutes

• General Science Organizations

• Physical Sciences/Earth Sciences Research and Promotion Organizations

• Engineering and Technology Research/Services

• Biological/Life Science Research

Social Science Research Institutes

• Social Science Research Institutes/Services

• Interdisciplinary Research

Public and Society Benefit

• Government and Public Administration

• Military/Veterans’ Organizations

• Public Transportation Systems and Services

• Telephone, Telegraph, and Telecommunications Services

• Financial Institutions/Services

• Leadership Development

• Public Utilities

• Consumer Protection and Safety

Religion and Spiritual Development

• Christian Organizations

• Jewish Organizations

• Islamic Organizations

• Buddhist Organizations

• Hindu Organizations

• Religious Media/Communications Organizations

• Interfaith Issues Organizations

Other Mutual and Membership Benefit Organizations

• Insurance Providers/Services

• Pension and Retirement Funds

• Fraternal Beneficiary Societies

• Cemeteries and Burial Services