National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities Classification scope notes for ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES Organizations:
Organizations or activities that promote enjoyment or understanding of the visual, performing, folk, or media arts or the humanities (archaeology, art history, modern and classical languages, philosophy, ethics, theology, and comparative religion); communications organizations (film, video, publishing, journalism, radio, television); and organizations that promote the appreciation or understanding of historical events, including historical societies and genealogical or heredity-based organizations (e.g., Sons of the Revolution, Daughters of the Confederacy, etc.). Includes museums and halls of fame; historic preservation programs; groups of or services to artists, performers, entertainers, writers, or humanities scholars; programs which promote artistic expression of or within ethnic groups and cultures; and art and performing art schools, centers, and studios. Does not include services that promote international understanding and friendly relations among nations through cultural programs (see Q-International); libraries and reading programs (see B-Education); botanical gardens or nature centers (see C-Environment); arts fairs (see N-Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics); or zoos (see D-Animal Related).
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