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

Esas Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $978k

MISSION:

THE ESA FOUNDATION HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CHARITIES, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AMERICA'S YOUTH AND SETTING THEM ON CAREER PATHS.

John H Lyons Sr Scholarship Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $269k

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRONWORKERS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Bccc Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1k

MISSION:

ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE BARBARA CHAMBER CHILDRENS CENTER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY UNDER A GOVERNMENT SPONSORED NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.

Housing Reinvestment Corporation Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $484k

MISSION:

HRCA IS A DEVELOPER IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SPACE IN LMI COMMUNITIES, OR ON BEHALF OF LMI FAMILIES, WHICH ACCOMPLISHES NCRC'S GROWTH (GENERATING REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK THROUGH HOUSING) OBJECTIVES TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO LMI FAMILIES. HRCA IS INTEGRAL TO THE GROWTH INITIATIVE AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF NCRC.

Dumbarton Arts And Education Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY, COMMUNITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND LOVE OF THE ARTS AND LEARNING.

Latino Victory Project

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO HARNESS THE POWER OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY, SO THAT THE VOICES AND VALUES OF LATINOS ARE REFLECTED IN THE POLICIES THAT DRIVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD, AND TO BRING MEANINGFUL ATTENTION AND RESPECT TO THE PRIORITIES OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY.

Center Action Now

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

MISSION:

CENTER ACTION NOW (CAN) IS COMMITTED TO REBUILDING THE POLITICAL CENTER AND UNITING ALL AMERICANS AROUND SHARED VALUES AND A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO POLICY AND POLITICS. CAN EDUCATES AMERICANS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS IN A STRATEGIC FASHION RATHER THAN CEDING THE ARENA TO THOSE ON THE EXTREMES.

Events Industry Council

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN THE VALUE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORT THE PREMIER CREDENTIAL FOR THE MEETING PROFESSIONAL, AND PROVIDE A VIBRANT, COLLABORATIVE PLATFORM TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES TO ENSURE A THRIVING EVENTS INDUSTRY.

The Business Council For Sustainable Energy

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE COUNCIL ADVOCATES ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES THAT PROMOTE MARKETS FOR CLEAN, EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THE COUNCIL WORKS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS AND INCREASE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, NATURAL GAS AND ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES.

Nirs Research And Education Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY CONDUCTING NATIONAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF RETIREMENT SECURITY IN THE US.

The Young Womens Project

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $491k

MISSION:

THE YOUNG WOMENS PROJECT (YWP)ENGAGES UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH OF COLOR, AGES 14-21, WITH A FOCUS ONTEEN WOMEN AND YOUTH IN CARE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, YWP HIRED AND TRAINED 262 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 25 DC PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS, ALL BACKGROUNDS AND IDENTITIES, ALL WARDS, MOSTLY BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH AND WOMEN. HALF OF OUR YOUTH LIVE OR GO TO SCHOOL IN WARDS 5, 7 AND 8; 20 PERCENT ARE SYSTEM IDENTIFIED OR DEALING WITH UNSTABLE HOUSING. YWP HAS BUILT A CITYWIDE NETWORK MEMBERSHIP OF HUNDREDS OF YOUTH ADVOCATES IN ALL WARDS, MOST SCHOOLS, UNITED BEHIND A SHARED VISION OF YOUTH PROGRESS AND WORKING TOWARD A CITY WHERE YOUTH ARE ENGAGED IN THE DECISIONS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES. YWPS WORK IS ORGANIZED INTO TWO PROGRAM AREAS.

National Association Of Colored Womens Clubs

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $333k

MISSION:

THE NACWC WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS AND TO WORK FOR THE MORAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS WELFARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND TO PROMOTE INTERRACIAL UNDERSTANDING, JUSTICE AND PEACE AMONG ALL PEOPLE.

Downtown Bid Services Corporation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO MAKE DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON DC A CLEANER, SAFER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE AREA, AND THEREBY TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTEREST OF AREA BUSINESSES, BY ENGAGING IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY, HOSPITALITY, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS. THESE WORKERS PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PARTICULARLY THE DOWNTOWN BID AREA.

District Of Columbia Building Industry Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

Frederick Douglass Project For Justice Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

DEVELOPING A PRISON VISITATION PROGRAM IN DIFFERENT AREAS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

Engine Advocacy

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

ENGINE SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ADVOCACY ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES

Kalorama Institute Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO CONVENE, CONNECT AND CATALYZE EXPERTS TO PURSUE IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ANALYSIS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED OF MEDICINE, MEDICAL DEVICES, PROCEDURES, AND OUTREACH.

City Parks Alliance Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE AND ELEVATE A DIVERSE CONSTITUENCY TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF PARKS IN SHAPING EQUITABLE, RESILIENT, AND THRIVING CITIES.

American Society For Public Administration

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

FACILITATE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES AND ADVANCE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

United Nations Association Of The Usa Capital Area Division

Washington, DC

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $406k

MISSION:

TO REACH OUT TO NATIONAL & LOCAL CITIZENS, & OUR GOVERNMENT LEADERS TO EDUCATE, MOBILIZE, & INSPIRE AMERICANS TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES & VITAL WORK OF THE UNITED NATIONS