This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting causes associated with human rights either for a broad or specific constituency. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as protecting and promoting the broad constitutional rights and civil liberties of individuals and those suffering from neglect, abuse, or exploitation; promoting the interests of specific groups, such as children, women, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities; improving relations between racial, ethnic, and cultural groups; and promoting voter education and registration. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.
Illustrative Examples:
Civil liberties organizations
Senior citizens' advocacy organizations
Human rights advocacy organizations
Veterans' rights organizations
| Average Jobs Employed | 18 | |
| Average Loan Given | $205,480 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 683 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $140,342,903 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as clean air and water; global warming; conserving and developing natural resources, including land, plant, water, and energy resources; and protecting and preserving wildlife and endangered species. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.
Illustrative Examples:
Animal rights organizations
Natural resource preservation organizations
Conservation advocacy organizations
Wildlife preservation organizations
Humane societies
| Average Jobs Employed | 13 | |
| Average Loan Given | $140,961 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2247 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $316,738,987 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in social advocacy (except human rights and environmental protection, conservation, and wildlife preservation). Establishments in this industry address issues, such as peace and international understanding; community action (excluding civic organizations); or advancing social causes, such as firearms safety, drunk driving prevention, or drug abuse awareness. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.
Illustrative Examples:
Community action advocacy organizations
Substance abuse prevention advocacy organizations
Firearms advocacy organizations
Taxpayers' advocacy organizations
Peace advocacy organizations
| Average Jobs Employed | 17 | |
| Average Loan Given | $176,800 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 5930 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,048,421,927 |
Advocating human rights issues are classified in U.S. Industry 813311, Human Rights Organizations;