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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Nonprofit OrganizationsCivil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations account for 12k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $10b in revenue and employ 47.3k individuals.

12 Thousand

Active Organizations

$10 Billion

Annual Revenue

47 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$15.4 Billion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Sector

Colorofchangeorg Education Fund Inc

Oakland, CA

Assets: $14m

MISSION:

COLOR OF CHANGE.ORG EDUCATION FUND EXISTS TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS - BLACK AMERICANS AND OUR ALLIES TO MAKE DECISION MAKERS MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE CONCERNS OF BLACK AMERICANS AND TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE FOR EVERYONE.

Arise Child And Family Service Inc

Syracuse, NY

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

ARISE IS A CONSUMER-CONTROLLED, NON-PROFIT INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER (ILC) THAT PROMOTES THE FULL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Nra Civil Rights Defense Fund

Fairfax, VA

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE FUND PROVIDES LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SELECTED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEFENDING THEIR RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND SPONSORS LEGAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF GUN-RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE MEANING OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.

American Civil Liberties Union

Boston, MA

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

ACLU OF MA WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEFEND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LEGISLATION.

Michigan Energy First

Okemos, MI

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

EDUCATE LEGISLATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES FACING MICHIGAN, AND TO ADVOCATE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND OBTAIN GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC POLICIES RELATING TO FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEGISLATION, AND BALLOT QUESTIONS.

Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc

Atlanta, GA

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE POWER IN MARGINALIZED, PREDOMINANTLY BLACK COMMUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO HELP BUILD THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Civil Rights Corps

Washington, DC

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS CRC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHALLENGING SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE IN THE UNITED STATES LEGAL SYSTEM A SYSTEM THAT IS BUILT ON WHITE SUPREMACY AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY. CONT. ON SCHED O

The Voter Participation Center

Washington, DC

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.

Alliance For Youth Organizing

Washington, DC

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING SUPPORTS AND SCALES THE WORK OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE, BY YOUNG PEOPLE, AND FOR ALL PEOPLE.

African American Policy Forum

New York, NY

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE AND EXPAND RACIAL JUSTICE, GENDER EQUALITY AND ALL HUMAN RIGHTS.

Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund

New York, NY

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS & PROMOTES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ASIAN AMERICANS.

League Of Women Voters Education Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS EDUCATION FUND WORKS TO REGISTER VOTERS AND PROVIDE VOTERS WITH ELECTION INFORMATION THROUGH VOTER GUIDES AS WELL AS CANDIDATE FORUMS AND DEBATES.

The Childrens Advocacy Center Of Greater West Texas Inc

San Angelo, TX

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO MAINTAIN A CENTER THAT PROVIDES A CHILD ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT WHERE ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN GO FOR EVALUATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND EVIDENCE GATHERING, AND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE VEHICLE FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE TO RELAY THEIR TESTIMONY TO MEDICAL DOCTORS AND LEGAL AUTHORITIES.

Democracy Works Inc

Brooklyn, NY

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

IMPROVING CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY SIMPLIFYING AND MODERNIZING THE VOTING PROCESS FOR VOTERS AND ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS.

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Virginia

Richmond, VA

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

PROMOTE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY WITH THE GOAL OF SECURING FREEDOM AND EQUALITY FOR ALL.

Measures For Justice Institute

Rochester, NY

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO COLLECT DATA TO MEASURE THE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS.

International Institute Of New England Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND (IINE) IS TO HELP REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS SUCCEED THROUGH RESETTLEMENT, EDUCATION, CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND PATHWAYS TO CITIZENSHIP. IN FY2021, IINE SERVED 3,285 REFUGEES, ASYLEES, VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, ENTRANTS, AND OTHER IMMIGRANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH OUR RESETTLEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND LEGAL PROGRAMS. IINE'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IS CO-LOCATED WITH OUR BOSTON SERVICE CENTER IN DOWNTOWN BOSTON, MA, AND IINE MAINTAINS CLIENT SERVICES CENTERS IN LOWELL, MA AND MANCHESTER, NH.

Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE STATE OF GUN VIOLENCE AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS THAT INCREASE THE SAFETY OF COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMON SENSE POLICIES.

Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc

San Jose, CA

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE IS A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING THE POWER OF YOUTH, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES,AND LGBTQ COMMUNITIES. LED BY STUDENTS, WE ORGANIZE TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE AND IMPROVE OUR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS.

People For The American Way Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

CONDUCTS RESEARCH, LEGAL AND EDUCATION WORK ON BEHALF OF FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES.