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

American Psychological Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC STUDY, HUMAN WELFARE PROMOTION AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THOSE PSYCHOLOGY DISCIPLINES.

American Humane Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

FOUNDED IN 1877, AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, DBA AMERICAN HUMANE - FIRST TO SERVE (AMERICAN HUMANE) IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE SAFETY, WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS. OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE FIRST TO SERVE IN PROMOTING AND NURTURING THE BONDS BETWEEN ANIMALS AND HUMANS.

Free And Accepted Masons Of The District Of Columbia

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $805k

MISSION:

THE GOVERNING BODY SERVING CONSTITUENT MASONIC LODGES IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $338k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.

Achievement Preparatory Academy Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO EXCEL AS HIGH-ACHIEVING SCHOLARS AND LEADERS IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND BEYOND.

Emerald Cities Collaborative Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF EMERALD CITIES COLLABORATIVE, INC. IS TO PROMOTE THE "GREENING" OF METROPOLITAN AREAS IN WAYS THAT IMPROVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, SHARED WEALTH AND DEMOCRACY.

National Immigration Law Center

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

ESTABLISHED IN 1979, THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC) IS THE LEADING NATIONAL LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN THE U.S. EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO DEFENDING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MOST VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES.

Southern Africa Enterprise

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

First Book

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $85m

MISSION:

REMOVING BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL EQUITY BY PROVIDING CHILDREN IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES, AND THE FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATORS WHO SERVE THEM, NEW, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Mathematical Association Of America Incorporated

Washington, DC

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF MAA IS TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR WORLD.

Methodist Home Of The District Of Columbia

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

CONTINUALLY GROW AS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRES & ENGAGES SENIORS & THEIR CAREGIVERS.

Washington Legal Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH OUR LEGAL SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN BALANCE IN THE COURTS AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM.

Generation - You Employed Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT SYSTEMS TO PREPARE, PLACE, AND SUPPORT PEOPLE INTO LIFE-CHANGING CAREERS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE INACCESSIBLE.

Americans For Tax Reform

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TAXPAYER ADVOCACY GROUP PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE OF TAXPAYERS IN THE UNITED STATES

United Unions Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FOR NON-PROFIT LABOR UNION OWNERS.

Managed Funds Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

MANAGED FUNDS ASSOCIATION (MFA), BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC, NEW YORK, BRUSSELS, AND LONDON, REPRESENTS THE GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY. MFA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE ABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGERS TO RAISE CAPITAL, INVEST, AND GENERATE RETURNS FOR THEIR BENEFICIARIES. MFA ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERSHIP AND CONVENES STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL REGULATORY, OPERATIONAL, AND BUSINESS ISSUES. MFA HAS MORE THAN 180 MEMBER FUND MANAGERS, INCLUDING TRADITIONAL HEDGE FUNDS, CREDIT FUNDS, AND CROSSOVER FUNDS, THAT COLLECTIVELY MANAGE OVER $3.2 TRILLION ACROSS A DIVERSE GROUP OF INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. MEMBER FIRMS HELP PENSION PLANS, UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENTS, CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS TO DIVERSIFY THEIR INVESTMENTS, MANAGE RISK, AND GENERATE ATTRACTIVE RETURNS OVER TIME.

National Association Of College And

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Professional Athletes Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of individuals who are active or who have retired from professional sports.

Forsythia Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $35m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

NATIONAL ASSOC. OF LAWYERS PROMOTING JUSTICE AND ADVOCATING FOR FAIR IMMIGRATION LAW & POLICY