The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

Washington is home to 14k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $72b in revenue and employ 248k individuals.

How Large Are Washington, DC Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

1.1k

1-5

556

6-10

751

11-25

404

26-50

290

51-100

229

101-250

110

250-1000

25

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

787

$50k-250k

1.7k

$250k-1M

1.7k

$1M-5M

549

$5M-10M

440

$10M-25M

285

$25M-100M

116

$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

National Public Radio Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $424m

Revenue: $288m

MISSION:

NPR WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH 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 MEMBER STATIONS IN MATTERS OF THEIR MUTUAL INTEREST; AND PROVIDING SATELLITE INTERCONNECTION FOR THE ENTIRE PUBLIC RADIO SYSTEM.

Washington Housing Conservancy Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $420m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

THE WASHINGTON HOUSINGCONSERVANCY IS PRESERVING AFFORDABLE WORKFORCE HOUSING AND SERVING

Npr Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $410m

Revenue: $32m

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.

The Quetzal Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $402m

Revenue: $38m

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.

The Aspen Institute Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $394m

Revenue: $151m

MISSION:

THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS A PEOPLE-SERVING ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD TO BUILD A FREE, JUST, AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. THE INSTITUTE CREATES POSITIVE CHANGE BY INSPIRING INCLUSIVE DIALOGUE AND EMPOWERING LEADERS TO SOLVE SOCIETY'S BIGGEST CHALLENGES.

Accion International

Washington, DC

Assets: $386m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

ACCION COMBINES DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WITH INSIGHTS INTO EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO BUILD A FINANCIALLY INCLUSIVE WORLD AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR ALL.

Laborers International Union Of North America

Washington, DC

Assets: $383m

Revenue: $103m

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

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.

Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens

Washington, DC

Assets: $380m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDEN'S (HILLWOOD) MISSION IS TO SHARE THE RENOWNED ART COLLECTIONS, EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS AND RELATED PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE. SINCE ITS OPENING, HILLWOOD HAS SERVED HUNDREDS-OF-THOUSANDS OF VISITORS, INCLUDING LOCAL AND VISITING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FAMILIES (TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL), CURATORS AND SCHOLARS, AND PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

United Nations Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $376m

Revenue: $296m

MISSION:

UNF SUPPORTS UN CAUSES AND ACTIVITIES. WE ARE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE UN AND A PLATFORM FOR CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THE UN SOLVE GLOBAL PROBLEMS.

Ltc Reinsurance Pcc

Washington, DC

Assets: $362m

Revenue: $24m

MISSION:

LTC RE IS A PROTECTED CELL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY FORMED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF LIFE AND HEALTH GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS, WHOSE MEMBERS ARE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE STATE GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS AFFECTED BY THE INSOLVENCY OF PENN TREATY NETWORK AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY AND/OR ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, AMERICAN NETWORK INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MEMBERS REINSURE THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO LTC RE TO SERVICE THE COVERED POLICYHOLDERS.

Berger Action Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $352m

Revenue: $310m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PRO-CONSERVATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES.

American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $346m

Revenue: $69m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND SUPPORTERS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING LIBERTY, INCREASING INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING FREE ENTERPRISE. AEI PURSUES THESE IDEALS THROUGH INDEPENDENT THINKING AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF RESEARCH AND EXPOSITION.

American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees

Washington, DC

Assets: $342m

Revenue: $165m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME)IS AN INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING WORKERS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND HEALTH CARE SECTORS.

International Association Of Sheet Metal Air Rail And Transportation

Washington, DC

Assets: $342m

Revenue: $166m

MISSION:

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) IS A BROAD BASED UNION WHICH CONSISTS OF DULY CHARTERED LOCAL UNIONS, STATE, PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT COUNCILS. THE UNION REPRESENTS WORKERS IN BUILDING TRADES, RAILROAD, PRODUCTION, BUS AND MASS TRANSIT AND SHIPYARD INDUSTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENSURE A COOPERATIVE EFFORT DIRECTED TO FULLY DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE THE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR TRADES IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF INDUSTRY AND TO PROTECT WORKERS RIGHTS AS MEMBERS.

National Park Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $340m

Revenue: $100m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

U S Russia Foundation For Ecnomic Advancement And The Rule Of Law

Washington, DC

Assets: $339m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance and training, loans and loan guarantees and other forms of support to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of countries outside the United States.

Washington Gas Light Company Management Veba Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $333m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

THE MASTER TRUST PROVIDES POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS TO RETIREES.

Pact Global Microfinance Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $331m

Revenue: $115m

MISSION:

USING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PACT GLOBAL MICROFINANCE FUND WORKS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND MARGINALIZED EXERCISE THEIR VOICE, BUILD THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR FUTURE.PART I, LINE 5:THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES NOTED IN LINE 5 REPRESENTS ONLY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE US CITIZENS. PGMF HAS EMPLOYEES WHO ARE THIRD COUNTRY AND LOCAL NATIONALS WORKING IN ITS OFFICES IN BURMA, WHO ARE NOT SUBJECT TO U.S. WAGE AND TAX REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Windward Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $328m

Revenue: $274m

MISSION:

THE WINDWARD FUND ADVANCES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION, CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, AND THE PROTECTION OF LAND, WILDLIFE, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES. AS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, WINDWARD HOSTS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND GRANT-MAKING PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CONSERVATION FROM A RANGE OF ANGLES. WINDWARD ALSO PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR DONORS TO CONVENE AND COLLABORATE ON THESE ISSUES, LEVERAGING THE WORK OF OTHER CONSERVATION PROJECTS HOUSED AT THE FUND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR EFFORTS AND ADVANCE THE FIELD. WINDWARD IS GOVERNED BY TRUSTEES WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, MANAGING GRANTMAKING PORTFOLIOS, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.