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

Wallace Global Fund Ii

Washington, DC

Assets: $136m

Revenue: $24m

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.

Some Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $136m

Revenue: $62m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO HELP THE POOR AND HOMELESS BY PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE & LONG-TERM NEEDS.

Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $134m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTING WELLNESS, RELIEVING SUFFERING, AND RESTORING HEALTH.

Student Freedom Initiative Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $133m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

THE STUDENT FREEDOM INITIATIVE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENSURING FREEDOM IN PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE CHOICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS (MSIS).

Washington International School

Washington, DC

Assets: $132m

Revenue: $56m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO BE AN EXEMPLARY LEARNING COMMUNITY - ENRICHED BY DIFFERENCES, INFORMED THROUGH INQUIRY, GLOBAL IN REACH.

Chamber Of Commerce Of The United States Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $132m

Revenue: $204m

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE HUMAN PROGRESS THROUGH AN ECONOMIC, (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE CONTINUATION)POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL SYSTEM BASED ON INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, INCENTIVE, OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE USA IMPROVES LIVES BY ADVANCING AMERICAN BUSINESS. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT HELP BUSINESSES CREATE JOBS AND GROW OUR ECONOMY.

Howard And Geraldine Polinger Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $131m

Revenue: $57m

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.

Special Olympics Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $130m

Revenue: $126m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

National Association Of Childrens Hospital And Related Institutions

Washington, DC

Assets: $129m

Revenue: $43m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO CHILDREN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, HEALTH PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY.

Acog Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $129m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ACOG'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND THE PROFESSION OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE SEEKING CARE.

Center On Budget And Policy Priorities

Washington, DC

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $53m

MISSION:

CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO HELP PROMOTE GREATER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF BUDGET POLICIES.

Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $126m

Revenue: $194m

MISSION:

ACF IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PHILANTHROPY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.

Trinity College

Washington, DC

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $51m

MISSION:

TRINITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTION OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN FOR THE INTELLECTUAL, ETHICAL, AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF CONTEMPORARY WORK, CIVIC AND FAMILY LIFE.

Americans For The Arts Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA) IS TO SERVE, ADVANCE, AND LEAD THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE, SUSTAIN, AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN AMERICA.

Building Hope Finance

Washington, DC

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

Digital Promise Global

Washington, DC

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $89m

MISSION:

TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND ADVANCE EQUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY BRINGING TOGETHER SOLUTIONS ACROSS RESEARCH, PRACTICE, AND TECHNOLOGY.

Legal Services Corporation

Washington, DC

Assets: $123m

Revenue: $471m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN OUR NATION AND TO PROVIDE (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O) HIGH QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $122m

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY TO PREPARE NEW LEADERS.

International Association Pension Plan

Washington, DC

Assets: $121m

Revenue: $68m

MISSION:

THE INTN'L ASSOC. OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS SERVES AS THE LABOR ORGANIZATION FOR VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE IRONWORKING INDUSTRY IN THE US AND CANADA.

American Petroleum Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $119m

Revenue: $229m

MISSION:

SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT