Grantmaking Foundations

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection process or the preferences of the foundation managers and grantors; or fund a single entity, such as a museum or university. Illustrative Examples: Community foundations Philanthropic trusts Corporate foundations, awarding grants Scholarship trusts Grantmaking foundations

NAICS code 813211 — Grantmaking Foundations — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Grantmaking and Giving Services space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $40M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 813211.

What is NAICS code 813211?

NAICS code 813211 is 'Grantmaking Foundations', classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector (NAICS 81). This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as grantmaking foundations or charitable trusts. Establishments in this industry award grants from trust funds based on a competitive selection proce

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 813211?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 813211 (Grantmaking Foundations) as one with $40M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 813211 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 813211 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 813211 (Grantmaking Foundations) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.