Industry Description
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
Cross-References.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 813211 - Grantmaking Foundations are:
- Trusts, educational, awarding grants
- Charitable trusts, awarding grants
- Corporate foundations, awarding grants
- Trusts, religious, awarding grants
- Grantmaking foundations
- Philanthropic trusts, awarding grants
- Scholarship trusts (i.e., grantmaking, charitable trust foundations)
- Trusts, charitable, awarding grants
- Community foundations
- Educational trusts, awarding grants
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Donations, Grants & Endowment in the US (81321)
Revenue 2025
$245.9bn
Growth 2025
4.52%
Key Trends
Donations and endowments suffer under lower asset prices
Contributions trend in line with fluctuations in corporate profit and individual wealth
Profit will stagnate in the next five years
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 813211 - Grantmaking Foundations that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in providing trust management services for others are classified in Industry 523920, Portfolio Management.
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NAICS Hierarchy 813211 - Grantmaking Foundations
NAICS Code 813211 - Grantmaking Foundations sits in the 2-digit Grantmaking Foundations sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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