In 2003, there were about 5,627 regional, national, and international organizations within the state. Service organizations with headquarters in Ohio include the Army and Navy Union, USA, at Kent, and the National Exchange Club, in Toledo.
Commercial and professional organizations include the American Ceramic Society and Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, both in Columbus; American Society for Metals International in Materials Park; the United States Police Canine Association in Springboro; and Association for Systems Management and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, both in Cleveland.
Sports associations operating out of Ohio are the Lighter-Than-Air Society and Professional Bowlers Association, Akron; American Motorcyclist Association, Westerville; the Amateur Trapshooting Association, Vandalia; the International Soap Box Derby, Akron; US Boomerang Association, Delaware; US Flag and Touch Football League, Mentor; US Speedskating, Westlake; and Indoor Sports Club, Napoleon. The American Coaster Enthusiasts are based in Russell Township.
Arts, culture, and history are promoted in the state through such organizations as the American Indian Lore Association, the Botanical Society of America, the American Classical League, the Guild of Carilloneurs in North America, Music Teachers National Association, the Ohio and Erie Canal Association, the Ohio Art League, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Ohio Valley Art League. There are also numerous local arts groups and historical societies.