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

Humane Society Of The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $321m

Revenue: $125m

MISSION:

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (THE HSUS) FIGHTS THE BIG FIGHTS, WORKING TO END ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ACHIEVE THE VISION BEHIND ITS NAME: A HUMANE SOCIETY. THE HSUS WORKS TO END THE CRUELEST PRACTICES, RESCUE AND CARE FOR ANIMALS IN CRISIS, AND BUILD A STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION MOVEMENT.

Judicial Watch Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $319m

Revenue: $124m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT AND FIDELITY TO THE RULE OF LAW THROUGH PUBLIC ADVOCACY, LITIGATION, AND MONITORING AND INVESTIGATING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND OFFICIALS, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES.

Georgetown Day School Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $314m

Revenue: $97m

MISSION:

GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL HONORS THE INTEGRITY AND WORTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WITHIN A DIVERSE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. GDS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIONAL ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH TEACHERS CHALLENGE THE INTELLECTUAL, CREATIVE, AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES OF OUR STUDENTS AND FOSTER STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS. FROM THE EARLIEST GRADES, WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO WONDER, TO INQUIRE, AND TO BE SELF-RELIANT, LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.

Dkt International Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $310m

Revenue: $144m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND SAFE OPTIONS FOR FAMILY PLANNING AND HIV/AIDS PREVENTION.

Bhp Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $309m

Revenue: $68m

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.

Population Services International

Washington, DC

Assets: $298m

Revenue: $442m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect the environment and create a sustainable world by addressing issues such as cross national concerns and advocacy and research on environmental and population policy.

Urban Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $297m

Revenue: $170m

MISSION:

THE URBAN INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO ELEVATING THE DEBATE ON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POLICY. FOR FIVE DECADES, URBAN SCHOLARS HAVE CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND OFFERED EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

Teamsters Local 639 Employers Health Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $294m

Revenue: $65m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES (AND THEIRELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS) OF CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS WHO ARE REPRESENTED BYTHE PARTICIPATING LOCAL UNION

American Psychological Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $291m

Revenue: $144m

MISSION:

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION IS A NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL (CONTINUED ON SCH O)

Stacy Mark Reed Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $289m

Revenue: $32m

MISSION:

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR LUCY WEBB HAYES NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR DEACONESSES AND MISSIONARIES CONDUCTING BUSINESS AS SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $285m

Revenue: $609m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

World Resources Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $282m

Revenue: $233m

MISSION:

TO CREATE CHANGE THAT IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES AND ENSURES THE NATURAL WORLD CAN THRIVE.

United States Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $276m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES LIFE, ANNUITY, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR ITS MEMBERS.

American Society Of Hematology Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $270m

Revenue: $91m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions, including stroke, that affect the heart, lungs and blood vessels. The related medical specialty is cardiovascular medicine, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

American College Of Cardiology Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $266m

Revenue: $101m

MISSION:

TO TRANSFORM CARDIOVASCULAR CARE AND IMPROVE HEART HEALTH.

Gottesman Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $264m

Revenue: $-3m

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.

American Bankers Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $264m

Revenue: $141m

MISSION:

PROVIDE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, & SOLUTIONS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

National Education Association And Affiliate Retiree Health Plan

Washington, DC

Assets: $262m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

THE PLAN IS A WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS TO RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NEA) AND ITS ELIGIBLE PARTICIPATING STATE AFFILIATES. CURRENTLY, ARIZONA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN THE PLAN WITH NEA.

Conference Of State Bank Supervisors Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $260m

Revenue: $119m

MISSION:

CSBS SERVES AS A FORUM FOR POLICY AND SUPERVISORY PROCESS DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE REGULATORS. WE FACILITATE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT STATE REGULATION THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXAMINER TOOLS. CSBS, ON BEHALF OF STATE REGULATORS, ALSO OPERATES THE NATIONWIDE MULTISTATE LICENSING SYSTEM AND REGISTRY (NMLS) TO LICENSE AND REGISTER NONBANK FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Dunleavy Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $245m

Revenue: $241m

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.