A group of cooperating researchers. Research organization Youth group A group of young people that meet and participate in a variety of activities. A person or company that makes a product. Manufacturer Institute An organization founded to promote a cause. An organization that publishes data. Publisher A group of students who associate for a particular purpose. Student organization An institution that holds books and or other forms of stored information for use by the public or other experts. Library Laboratory A room, building, or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation, or analysis. An organization founded to conduct research. Research institute 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith-based_organization See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith-based_organization Faith-based organization Analytical laboratory A laboratory within which ex situ analysis of of environmental samples is performed. Foundation An institution or organization supported by a donation or legacy appropriation. Museum A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural, or artistic value. A section of a large company, agency, or organization. Division ODM2 Working Group ODM2 OrganizationType Controlled Vocabulary 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. A department or other administrative unit of a government. Government agency An business entity that provides services. Company School secondary An educational institution providing secondary education. An organization that promotes outdoor exploration, provides nature education, and or fosters appreciation and stewardship of the natural world. Nature center College An institution of higher education. 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization An organization that funds research or creative works. Funding organization A person or company that sells a product. Vendor School primary An educational institution providing primary education. A department or other administrative unit of a government with the express purpose of conducting research. Research agency Park An organization that operates federal, state, county, or municipal parks. Department A subdivision or unit within a university, institution, or agency. A set of structured activities. Program Consortium An association of individuals or organizations for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture. Association A group of persons associated for a common purpose. The organization type is unknown. Unknown University An institution of higher education. A place where some function or activity occurs. Center