Powered by LevrNAICS 813940: Political organizations
NAICS 813940 is the industry code for political organizations. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Lenders price it on the business's own numbers rather than an industry program.
What 813940 covers
Political organizations promote candidates, parties and political causes, including campaign committees, political action committees and party organizations.
Included in this code
- Political campaign committees
- Political parties
- Political action committees
- Political fundraising organizations
Not this code
- Lobbying firms: see 541820 Public relations agencies
- Social advocacy groups: see 813319 Other social advocacy organizations
Businesses that use 813940
Financing for this trade
Political organizations are subject to campaign finance rules on loans, which must be made on commercial terms in the ordinary course of business. Lenders look at fundraising history and compliance.
Apply for funding with AIIs 813940 the right code for a political organization or campaign?
Yes, if your organization supports candidates, parties or political committees. Lobbying firms working for clients use 541820. Issue advocacy nonprofits not engaged in campaigns use 813319 or 813311. Political action committees and state and local party organizations also fit here. Consultants who sell services to campaigns use the code for their own service, such as 541820 or 541810.
What is the SBA size standard for 813940?
SBA sets the size standard for 813940 at $14 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Political organizations at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent political organizations fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.
Can political campaigns borrow money?
Campaigns can borrow from banks only on usual commercial terms, with loans reported under campaign finance rules, often secured by future contributions. Lenders look at fundraising history, cash on hand and compliance with federal and state election law. Loans must be reported.
What does NAICS 813940 cover?
Political organizations. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 81 Other services (except public administration), 813 Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations, 8139 Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations, 81394 Political organizations.
What financing do NAICS 813940 businesses use?
Term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans and working capital are the usual products. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 813940?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.