This class includes a large variety of activities such as furthering a public cause or issue by means of public education, political influence, fund raising, etc.; supporting of community and educational facilities, protection and betterment of special groups, e.g. ethnic and minority groups; associations for the purpose of social acquiantanceship such as rotary clubs, masonic lodges, young persons Christian or Hebrew associations; associations for patriotic purposes including war veterans' associations; associations of youths, e.g. Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, student associations, clubs and fraternities, etc.; associations for the pursuit of a cultural or recreational activity or hobby (other than sports or games), e.g. poetry, literature and book clubs, historical, gardening, film and photo, music and art, craft and philatelic clubs; and many others.

Exclusions: Activities of scholarly and professional associations are classified in class 9112 (Activities of professional organizations).