This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating religious organizations for religious worship, training or study; administering an organized religion; or promoting religious activities.

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in awarding grants from trust funds, or in soliciting contributions on behalf of others, to support a wide range of health, educational, scientific, cultural and other social welfare activities.

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting a particular social or political cause intended to benefit a broad or specific constituency. Organizations of this type may also solicit contributions or sell memberships to support their activities.

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the civic and social interests of their members. Establishments of this type may also operate bars and restaurants and provide other recreational services to members.

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in promoting the interests of their members. Examples of establishments in this industry group are business associations, professional membership organizations, labour organizations and political organizations.