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

Association For The Preservation Of Historic Congressional Cemetery

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND PROTECT OUR HISTORIC AND ACTIVE BURIAL GROUND. SEE SCHEDULE O

American Bakers Assoc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE WHOLESALE BAKING INDUSTRY--BOTH ON A NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL.

Way To Rise

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

WAY TO RISE CENTERS COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE, FUNDING SUSTAINED NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LED BY BOTH STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND NATIONAL GROUPS THAT SUPPORT STATE-BASED PARTNERS

Horizon Institute For Public Service

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HELPING INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS LEARN ABOUT AND GAIN EXPERIENCE WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT WORK IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSISTING THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IN ITS SEARCH FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE.

Appraisal Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE VALUATION PROFESSION BY SETTING STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, PROMOTING EDUCATION AND UPHOLDING THE PUBLIC TRUST.

National Disability Rights Network Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

Society For American Archaeology

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF HUMANITY'S PAST VIA INVESTIGATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORDS.

The Project On Government Oversight Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT (POGO) IS A NONPARTISAN INDEPENDENT WATCHDOG THAT INVESTIGATES AND EXPOSES WASTE, CORRUPTION, ABUSE OF POWER, AND WHEN THE GOVERNMENT FAILS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC OR SILENCES THOSE WHO REPORT WRONGDOING.

Foundation For Advancing Alcohol Responsibility

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING ALCOHOL RESPONSIBLY LEADS IN THE FIGHT TO ELIMINATE DRUNK DRIVING AND UNDERAGE DRINKING AND PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING REGARDING BEVERAGE ALCOHOL.

American Iron And Steel Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

PROMOTE INTERESTS OF AMERICAN STEEL INDUSTRY/PROVIDE A FORUM FOR EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.

Population Action International

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

ADVANCES UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & RIGHTS THROUGH ADVOCACY & PARTNERSHIP

Joint Center For Political And Economic Studies Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES, AMERICA'S BLACK THINK TANK, PROVIDES COMPELLING AND ACTIONABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO ERADICATE PERSISTENT AND EVOLVING BARRIERS TO THE FULL FREEDOM OF BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA. WE ARE THE TRUSTED FORUM FOR LEADING EXPERTS AND SCHOLARS TO PARTICIPATE IN MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES AND PROMOTE IDEAS THAT ADVANCE BLACK COMMUNITIES. WE USE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, CONVENINGS, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES AND A NETWORK OF ALLIES.

Growth Energy

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ETHANOL AS A SUSTAINABLE, CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE.

Freedomworks Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SERVICE CENTER FOR THE GRASSROOTS FREEDOM MOVEMENT ACROSS THE WHOLE COUNTRY.

Information Technology Andinnovation Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

ITIF IS A NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE.

Latin American Youth Center Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

An-Bryce Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $7m

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.

District Of Columbia School Of Law Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS,FACULTY AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (FORMERLY DC SCHOOL OF LAW) IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Association Of Home Appliance Manufacturers

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

AHAM REPRESENTS THE MANUFACTURERS OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND PRODUCTS/SERVICES.

Reinsurance Association Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF THE INDUSTRY, TO ACT AS THE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE, AND TO ASSIST REINSURERS BY COLLECTING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION.