Religious Organizations

This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating religious organizations, such as churches, religious temples, mosques, and monasteries, and/or (2) establishments primarily engaged in administering an organized religion or promoting religious activities. Illustrative Examples: Churches Shrines, religious Monasteries (except schools) Synagogues Mosques, religious Temples, religious

Schools, colleges, or universities operated by religious organizations are classified in Sector 61, Educational Services; Radio and television stations operated by religious organizations are classified in Industry Group 5161, Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations; Publishing houses operated by religious organizations are classified in Subsector 513, Publishing Industries; Establishments operated by religious organizations primarily engaged in health and social assistance for individuals are classified in Sector 62, Health Care and Social Assistance; and Used merchandise retail establishments operated by religious organizations are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers.