Organizations such as (1) congregations; (2) national networks, which include national denominations, their social service arms (for example, Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services), and networks of related organizations (such as YMCA and YWCA); and (3) freestanding religious organizations, which are incorporated separately from congregations and national networks. http://www.huduser.gov/portal/publications/faithbased.pdf

Synonyms: Faith-Based Organizations, Faith-Based Organization, Organizations, Faith-Based, Faith Based Organizations, Organization, Faith-Based