The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

Washington is home to 13k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $64b in revenue and employ 262k individuals.

How Large Are Washington, DC Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

1.0k

1-5

538

6-10

663

11-25

400

26-50

281

51-100

210

101-250

115

250-1000

31

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

874

$50k-250k

1.6k

$250k-1M

1.6k

$1M-5M

472

$5M-10M

377

$10M-25M

260

$25M-100M

97

$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

International City Management Association Retirement Corp

Washington, DC

Assets: $530m

Revenue: $244m

MISSION:

TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES... (CON'T ON SCHEDULE O, GENERAL STATEMENT 1).

World Wildlife Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $507m

Revenue: $286m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

National Football League Players Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $496m

Revenue: $128m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

Aga Khan Foundation Usa

Washington, DC

Assets: $494m

Revenue: $173m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.

New Venture Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $491m

Revenue: $461m

MISSION:

NEW VENTURE FUND, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, AIMS TO HELP BUILD A JUST, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BY GETTING THE RIGHT TYPES OF PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL INTO THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE RIGHT IDEAS, AT THE RIGHT TIMES, IN THE RIGHT PLACES TO ACCOMPLISH NEEDED CHANGE. TO ALLOW NONPROFIT LEADERS TO FOCUS ON THE WORK AT HAND, WE OFFER FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT, WHICH MEANS WE PROVIDE TOOLS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES, ENABLING INITIATIVES TO GET OFF THE GROUND QUICKLY AND OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY.

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

Assets: $455m

Revenue: $204m

MISSION:

GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY WAS ESTABLISHED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS IN 1864 & IS THE ONLY ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS.

Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $432m

Revenue: $51m

MISSION:

PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH.

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters

Washington, DC

Assets: $410m

Revenue: $209m

MISSION:

THE OBJECTS OF THIS INTERNATIONAL UNION ARE TO ORGANIZE UNDER ONE BANNER ALL WORKERS ENGAGED IN INDUSTRY; TO EDUCATE THEM TO COOPERATE IN EVERY MOVEMENT WHICH TENDS TO BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATION; AND TO IMPRESS UPON OUR MEMBERSHIP, EMPLOYERS, AND THE PUBLIC THAT IT IS TO THE ADVANTAGE OF ALL CONCERNED THAT WORKERS BE ORGANIZED. THE ORGANIZATION OF OUR INDUSTRY REQUIRES HONEST AND INTELLIGENT MEMBERSHIP, ADAPTED TO THE BUSINESS. WE TEACH OUR MEMBERSHIP THE ADVANTAGE, BENEFITS, AND IMPORTANCE OF THEIR INDUSTRIAL POSITION, AND WE ENDEAVOR TO BUILD-UP AND PERFECT A LABOR ORGANIZATION IN CONFORMITY WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF OUR AMERICAN AND CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP. WE SEEK TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY OUR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THEIR INDUSTRIES ARE RECOGNIZED AND THAT WORKERS RECEIVE THE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM THEIR LABORS IN THE FORM OF REASONABLE HOURS, FAIR WAGES, IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS, AND RESPECTFUL TREATMENT BY THEIR EMPLOYERS.

Service Employees International Union

Washington, DC

Assets: $406m

Revenue: $280m

MISSION:

BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY WITH EMPLOYERS TO SECURE BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS, WAGES, AND BENEFITS FOR WORKERS.

Carnegie Endowment For International Peace

Washington, DC

Assets: $401m

Revenue: $57m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote harmony and understanding among nations either globally or in a particular region of the world and/or engage in activities that promote peaceful ways of managing and settling international conflicts.

National Education Association Of The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $401m

Revenue: $377m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES (NEA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER AN ACT OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND TO UNITE OUR MEMBERS AND THE NATION TO FULFILL THE PROMISE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TO PREPARE EVERY STUDENT TO SUCCEED IN A DIVERSE AND INTERDEPENDENT WORLD. OUR VISION IS A GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR EVERY STUDENT.

National Public Radio Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $392m

Revenue: $278m

MISSION:

NPR WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH ITS MEMBER PUBLIC RADIO STATION LICENSEES TO CREATE A MORE INFORMED PUBLIC, ONE THAT IS CHALLENGED AND INVIGORATED BY A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF EVENTS, IDEAS AND CULTURES. NPR INC. ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY PRODUCING, ACQUIRING, AND DISTRIBUTING NONCOMMERCIAL PROGRAMMING THAT MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SERVICE IN JOURNALISM AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION; REPRESENTING ITS MEMBER STATIONS IN MATTERS OF THEIR MUTUAL INTEREST; AND PROVIDING SATELLITE INTERCONNECTION FOR THE ENTIRE PUBLIC RADIO SYSTEM.

Kipp Dc Public Charter Schools

Washington, DC

Assets: $389m

Revenue: $168m

MISSION:

KIPP DC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY SCHOOL SYSTEM (SEE SCHEDULE O)

The Quetzal Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $387m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Heritage Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $381m

Revenue: $119m

MISSION:

TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES, AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.

National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $364m

Revenue: $68m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

Washington Gas Light Company Union Veba Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $359m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Aspen Institute Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $350m

Revenue: $152m

MISSION:

THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS A NONPARTISAN FORUM FOR VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS.

Npr Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $344m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

THE NPR FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS SOLE MEMBER, NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. ("NPR INC."). THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NPR INC. THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SOLICITING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, CONDUCTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND MANAGING AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF NPR INC. THE FOUNDATION DISBURSES FUNDS IT RAISES AND EARNS ON THE ENDOWMENT TO NPR INC. FOR THE OPERATION, PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL EXPANSION, AND OTHER VALID PURPOSES OF NPR INC. SUBJECT TO DONOR RESTRICTIONS.

United Food And Commercial Workers International Union

Washington, DC

Assets: $339m

Revenue: $252m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE OTO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS.