Faith-based organization An organization whose values are based on faith and/or beliefs, which has a mission based on social values of the particular faith, and which most often draws its activists (leaders, staff, volunteers) from a particular faith group. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith-based_organization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith-based_organization Research agency A department or other administrative unit of a government with the express purpose of conducting research. Laboratory A room, building, or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation, or analysis. Association A group of persons associated for a common purpose. Foundation An institution or organization supported by a donation or legacy appropriation. Funding organization An organization that funds research or creative works. Research organization A group of cooperating researchers. Research institute An organization founded to conduct research. Government agency A department or other administrative unit of a government. Publisher An organization that publishes data. Youth group A group of young people that meet and participate in a variety of activities. College An institution of higher education. Department A subdivision or unit within a university, institution, or agency. Center A place where some function or activity occurs. Unknown The organization type is unknown. School primary An educational institution providing primary education. Vendor A person or company that sells a product. Non-profit organization An organization dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. In economic terms, it is an organization that uses its surplus of revenues to further achieve its ultimate objective, rather than distributing its income to the organization's shareholders, leaders, or members. Non-profits are tax exempt or charitable, meaning they do not pay income tax on the money that they receive for their organization. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization Division A section of a large company, agency, or organization. Company An business entity that provides services. Student organization A group of students who associate for a particular purpose. University An institution of higher education. Park An organization that operates federal, state, county, or municipal parks. Nature center An organization that promotes outdoor exploration, provides nature education, and or fosters appreciation and stewardship of the natural world. Consortium An association of individuals or organizations for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture. ODM2 OrganizationType Controlled Vocabulary ODM2 Working Group A vocabulary for describing types of Organizations. In ODM2, People may or may not be affiliated with an Organization. People can also be affiliated with more than one Organization. Analytical laboratory A laboratory within which ex situ analysis of of environmental samples is performed. Museum A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural, or artistic value. Library An institution that holds books and or other forms of stored information for use by the public or other experts. School secondary An educational institution providing secondary education. Institute An organization founded to promote a cause. Program A set of structured activities. Manufacturer A person or company that makes a product.