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

Clasp

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conserve existing energy resources, ensure efficient use of available energy and develop new energy resources while protecting the quality of the environment.

Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

GO2 FOR LUNG CANCER (GO2) RELENTLESSLY CONFRONTS LUNG CANCER (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)ON EVERY FRONT, EVERY DAY, FOR EVERYONE. FORMED IN 2019 THROUGH THE MERGER OF THE BONNIE J. ADDARIO LUNG CANCER FOUNDATON (ALCF) AND LUNG CANCER ALLIANCE (LCA), GO2 IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING SURVIVAL RATES FOR THOSE AT RISK, DIAGNOSED, AND LIVING WITH LUNG CANCER. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, GO2 IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC).

Greenpeace Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $40m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

National Association Of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

DEVELOPMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS; ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT INCREASE STUDENT ACCESS AND SUCCESS; SERVES AS A FORUM ON STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ISSUES, AND IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY THROUGHOUT ALL ACTIVITIES.

Physician Assistant Education Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE, FOSTER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, ADVANCE THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE THAT DEFINES QUALITY EDUCATION AND PATIENT-CENTERED CARE, AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION.

Public Justice Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

PUBLIC JUSTICE FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT A DIVERSE SET OF ISSUES AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION IN SUCH AREAS.

Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $99m

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.

Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

INSPIRED TEACHING DEMONSTRATION PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ENSURES THAT A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL AS ACCOMPLISHED LEARNERS, THOUGHTFUL CITIZENS, AND IMAGINATIVE AND INQUISITIVE PROBLEM-SOLVERS THROUGH A DEMANDING, INQUIRY-BASED CURRICULUM. THE GOALS FOR OUR STUDENTS ARE CENTERED AROUND FOUR PRINCIPLES: INTELLECT, INQUIRY, IMAGINATION AND INTEGRITY.

Jensam Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $2m

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.

Americas Promise-The Alliance For Youth

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ENSURE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE AMERICA THAT EMPOWERS EVERY NEXT GENERATION TO LEAD OUR COUNTRY FORWARD.

Alliance For Youth Organizing

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

AYO SUPPORTS THE WORK OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE FOR ALL PEOPLE.

Business Executives For National Security

Washington, DC

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO APPLY BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES TO ADDRESS THE NATION'S MOST PRESSING SECURITY CHALLENGES.

Universities Research Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO FACILITATE AND MANAGE LABORATORIES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN SCIENCE.

Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO GATHER AND DISTRIBUTE NEWS; TO KEEP GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE BY ENSURING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS, MEETINGS AND COURTROOMS; AND TO PRESERVE THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE SPEECH AND UNFETTERED PRESS, AS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE'S VISION IS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT AMERICAN PHILANTHROPIC MOVEMENT THAT STRENGTHENS OUR FREE SOCIETY. TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION, PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE PURSUES A MISSION TO FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN PHILANTHROPY, PROTECT PHILATHROPIC FREEDOM AND HELP DONORS ADVANCE LIBERTY, OPPORTUNITY AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Rails To Trails Conservancy

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

Democracy Fund Voice Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $29m

MISSION:

AN ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS AND SUPPORTS ADVOCACY TO PRODUCE A STRONGER U.S. DEMOCRACY.

Stoddard Baptist Global Care

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $27m

MISSION:

STODDARD BAPTIST GLOBAL CARE, INC.S' MISSION IS TO DELIVER PROFESSIONAL QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO OUR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY RESPONDING TO THEIR SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS.

Structured Finance Industry Group Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

STRUCTURED FINANCE ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE CORE MISSION OF SUPPORTING A ROBUST AND LIQUID SECURITIZATION MARKET, RECOGNIZING THAT SECURITIZATION IS AN ESSENTIAL SOURCE OF CORE FUNDING FOR THE REAL ECONOMY.

Humanitarian Openstreetmap Team United States Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief major group area.