The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

Washington is home to 14k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $80b in revenue and employ 268k individuals.

How Large Are Washington, DC Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

1.2k

1-5

580

6-10

749

11-25

429

26-50

322

51-100

243

101-250

115

250-1000

29

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

814

$50k-250k

1.7k

$250k-1M

1.8k

$1M-5M

555

$5M-10M

479

$10M-25M

306

$25M-100M

120

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Washington, DC Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Washington, DC

Tax Council

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

The Alexander Hamilton Society

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON SOCIETY (AHS) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE ON BASIC PRINCIPLES AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN FOREIGN, ECONOMIC, AND NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY.

Hill Preschool

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE HILL PRESCHOOL PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTS PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN TO LEARN THROUGH CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND THEME-BASED INSTRUCTION, PLAY AND SOCIALIZATION.

Global Fairness Initiative

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE GLOBAL FAIRNESS INITIATIVE PROMOTES A MORE EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLDS' WORKING POOR BY ADVANCING FAIR WAGES, EQUAL ACCESS TO MARKETS, AND BALANCED PUBLIC POLICY TO GENERATE OPPORTUNITY AND END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.

Federal City Performing Arts Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION WITH MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION - SEE SCHEDULE O

American Action Forum Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

AMERICAN ACTION FORUM IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION.

The National Lesbian And Gay Journalists Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS FOSTERING FAIR AND ACCURATE COVERAGE OF LGBTQ ISSUES IN THE MEDIA.

American Federation Of Teachers Educational Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO CONDUCT AND SPONSOR STUDY AND RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED FIELDS.

Pax Christi Usa

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $791k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

Duber Family Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $199k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Kid Power Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $487k

MISSION:

KID POWER INSPIRES YOUTH LEADERSHIP BY PROMOTING ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. KID POWER IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERING A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH TO HELPING UNDERSERVED DC STUDENTS GROW AND BECOME ENGAGED LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. KID POWER HELPS YOUTH SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, EMPOWERS THEM TO BECOME ENGAGED LEADERS AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO MAKE HEALTHY LIVING CHOICES. KID POWER STUDENTS WORK EVERY DAY TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER DISTRICT.

Caravanserai Project

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

CARAVANSERAI PROJECT WAS FOUNDED IN 2016 AS A MISSION-DRIVEN HYBRID VENTURE WHOSE GOAL IS TO SUPPORT SOCIAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEURS (FOR PROFIT AND NONPROFIT ALIKE) STRENGTHEN THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE AND RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS IRREVERSIBLE SYSTEM CHANGE. CARAVANSERAI PROJECT DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUT WORKS EXTENSIVELY ACROSS THE NATION AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE HAVE BEEN OPERATING A PRE-ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR FOR MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE SINCE 2018. IN 2019 THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED A SERIES OF PROGRAMS, THE BREAKTHROUGH MASTERCLASSES. AS COVID-19 THE ORGANIZATION PIVOTED AND PROVIDED ONLINE MASTERCLASSES ON SURVIVAL AND SUSTAINABILITY AND ENDURING IMPACT TO 58 ORGANIZATIONS AND CONDUCTED 17 TRAINING WEBINARS TO OVER 500 ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE YEAR.

Rapidan Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $173k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

St Michael Center For Spiritual Renewal Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $613k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL TO CATHOLIC PRIESTS, RELIGIOUS AND LAITY.

Marcio Duffles Harold Dunkerley Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $175k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Ngaus Insurance Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $608k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE GROUP LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND TRICARE SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOC, MEMBERS OF THE ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, TECHNICIANS, ON DUTY GUARDSMEN AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

Citizens Association Of Georgetown

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $278k

MISSION:

THROUGH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM VOLUNTEER MEMBERS AND GENEROUS DONORS, CAGS PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION MAKE GEORGETOWN SAFER, MORE BEAUTIFUL, AND MORE CONNECTED.

The National Energy And Utility Affordability Coalition

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ENERGY AND UTILITY AFFORDABILITY COALITION (NEUAC), A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS A BROAD-BASED COALITION OF DIVERSE MEMBERS DEDICATED TO HEIGHTENING AWARENESS OF THE ENERGY AND UTILITY AFFORDABILITY NEEDS OF VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS, FOSTERING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO HELP ADDRESS THESE NEEDS. NEUAC'S VISION IS FOR ALL PEOPLE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE ENERGY AND UTILITY RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY WAY.

National Job Corps Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO MONITOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PROMOTE ACTIONS THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND WELL-BEING OF JOB CORPS EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO SEEK PUBLIC POLICIES THAT WILL SUPPORT, ENHANCE AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES.

National Smart Set Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $791k

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN WHO SHARE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.