What does each Organization Type mean?

Organization Types for organizations based in the United States

When registering with an organization based in the United States, you will be prompted to choose one of the following Organization Types that best represents your organization in Step 1: Country.

  • Nonprofit, Private School, or Religious Organization - This option indicates you represent a nonprofit organization, private school, Parent Teacher Association (PTA), or a religious organization such as a church, synagogue, or mosque.

    Note: You will need to know the Employer Identification Number (EIN) that's used for tax purposes. If you represent a chapter, affiliate, or sponsored organization, you will need to know the EIN for your parent organization. For more information, see Registration Guide for Stand Alone Nonprofits and National Offices or Registration Guide for Chapters and Affiliates.

  • Public School or District - This option indicates you represent a public school or public school district.

    Note: You will need to know the NCES ID for the school or district you administer. For more information, see Registration Guide for Schools and School Districts.

  • Native American Tribe - This option indicates you represent a Native American tribe.

    Note: You will need to know the name of the tribe as recorded with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs.

 

Organization Types that apply to organizations in and outside of the United States

In addition to the Organization Types specific to the United States, there are subdivisions that apply to the majority of organizations regardless of location. When registering, you will prompted to select one of the options below in Step 2: Organization Type.

  • Stand-alone Nonprofit or National Office - This option indicates you represent a stand-alone nonprofit or with the national office of a larger organization.

  • Chapter or Affiliate - This option indicates you do not hold your own tax-exempt status, but instead operate under a larger organization.

    Note: Typically, you'd choose this option if you are considered a chapter, affiliate, or sponsored organization.