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What is a D-U-N-S Number?

D-U-N-S Numbers are unique, nine-digit numbers that are used by businesses and the Federal government to keep track of more than 70 million businesses worldwide. (Some entities, such as states and universities, will also have what is known as "D-U-N-S+ 4," which is used to identify specific units within a larger entity.)

The "Data Universal Numbering System" (known as D-U-N-S) data is utilized in the Creative Industries research to document the number of arts-related businesses and employees in any geographical region or political jurisdiction. If you don’t have a D-U-N-S Number, then you are not represented in the data. You can find out more about registering for a D-U-N-S Number from D&B here.

What is a SIC Code?

Each D&B registrant is also assigned an 8-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. The SIC codes identifies the arts industry sub-category in which you or your organization belongs. The table below provides the primary SIC codes for common nonprofit arts organizations.

Don’t see a match for your organization? Refer to this detailed list of the 644 SIC codes, which contains information for all arts-related businesses and individual artists (both for-profit and nonprofit).

Note that "arts council" is the most appropriate code for statewide advocacy groups and government arts agencies such as a cultural affairs department; therefore, they all share the same SIC code.

Common SIC Codes for Nonprofit Arts Organizations (view a complete list)

How Can I Register for a D-U-N-S Number?

You can find out more about registering for a D-U-N-S Number from D&B here.