Category

Description

Examples of Groups

Arts

Organizations that promote the arts, culture and the humanities

Education

Schools and organizations that promote educational activities

Environment and Animals

Organizations that promote or maintain environmental quality, protection and beautification. Organizations that promote the welfare of animals.

Human Services

Organizations that reduce crime; are legal-related; provide or promote food and adequate nutrition; promote or maintain public safety; provide disaster preparedness or relief; promote or provide recreation or sports; promote or provide employment, housing or shelter; promote or provide youth development.

Category

Description

Examples of Groups

Health

Organizations that promote or provide general health services; promote or provide health information; organizations of health providers (doctors, nurses, etc.); provide mental health crisis intervention; promote or provide health research.

International

Organizations that promote or provide services in other countries; promote international understanding or cooperation; deal with foreign affairs or security issues.

Public, Societal Benefit

Organizations that promote or provide civil rights, social action, community improvement, philanthropy or volunteerism. Organizations that provide funds or services for other philanthropic organizations.

Religious

Religion-related or spiritual development organizations.

Mutual Membership

Organizations that provide benefits for their members, Professional organizations.