SIC Codes are industry classification codes that are self-selected based on a company's primary line of business.
SIC Code 8399 - Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Description
Establishments primarily engaged in providing social services, not elsewhere classified, including establishments primarily engaged in community improvement and social change. Organizations primarily soliciting contributions on their account, administering appropriations, and allocating funds among other agencies engaged in social welfare services are also included.
Snapshot
SIC Code 8399 - Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified is a final level code of the "Services” Division. There are 57,628 companies classified in this industry in the USA, with estimated employment of 870 people.
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Industry Examples
Common types of examples within SIC Code 8399 - Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified are:
- Advocacy groups
- Antipoverty boards
- Community action agencies
- Community chests
- Community development groups
- Councils for social agencies, exceptional children, and poverty
- Fundraising organizations, except on a contract or fee basis
- Health and welfare councils
- Health systems agencies
- Regional planning organizations for social services
- Social change associations
- Social service information exchanges: e.g., alcoholism, drug addiction
- United fund councils