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

International Womens Media Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.

Tanager

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TANAGER BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CO-CREATE NEW WAYS OF REALIZING LIFE-CHANGING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

National Council On Problem Gambling Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO LEAD STATE AND NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY PROBLEM GAMBLING IN ORDER TO IMPROVE SOCIETAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY REDUCING THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC COSTS OF PROBLEM GAMBLING.

The Hanley Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $449k

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.

Citizens United Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH CONDUCTS RESEARCH,INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON VARIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.

International Bridge Tunnel And Turnpike Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, TUNNEL & TURNPIKE ASSOCIATION IS THE WORLDWIDE ALLIANCE OF TOLL OPERATORS AND ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES THAT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE TOLL FINANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

Electrical Workers Historical Society

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $81k

MISSION:

TO FOSTER DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE IBEW HISTORY AND TO STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND INTERPREATION OF THE IBEW HISTORY.

The National Alliance For Hispanic Health

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

Partnership For A Healthier America Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

DEVOTED TO TRANSFORMING THE FOOD LANDSCAPE IN PURSUIT OF HEALTH EQUITY. SEE SCHEDULE O

Rising For Justice Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

RISING FOR JUSTICE'S (RFJ) MISSION IS TO LEVERAGE THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF LAW AND SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS AND SEASONED ATTORNEYS AND SOCIAL WORKERS TO ADDRESS RFJ'S CLIENTS' NEEDS THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND TO SECURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR CLIENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD REPRESENTATION. RFJ OFFERS DIRECT REPRESENTATION IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS AND VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND EDUCATES LAW STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS IN TRIAL ADVOCACY AND ESSENTIAL LEGAL SKILLS, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PRO BONO SERVICE. FURTHERMORE, RFJ PROVIDES FIELD PLACEMENTS FOR SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE STUDENTS.

Alice And Russell True Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $702k

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.

Edward And Kathleen Quinn Family Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $-917k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

Bdc A Public Charter School Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF BASIS DC IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE AT GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE LEVELS WITH A TRANSFORMATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM.

Foundation For Americas Public Lands

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $8m

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.

Conservation Nation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO DIVERSIFY THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT BY FUNDING AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATIONISTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES WHILE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.

Keenan Family Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $1m

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.

The Leonard And Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $422k

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.

Environmental And Energy Study Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS ABOUT EQUITABLE SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE, ENERGY, & THE ENVIRONMENT

The Bernard And Sarah Gewirz Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

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.

Strategic Organizing Center

Washington, DC

Assets: $7m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

WORKS WITH AFFILIATED LABOR ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT WORKERS ORGANIZING FOR BETTER LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HOLDS CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR REFLECTING THE LONG-TERM INTERESTS OF WORKERS INVESTED IN UNION PENSION FUNDS.