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

Smithsonian Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $6b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

"INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE" IS THE MISSION SET FORTH BY JAMES SMITHSON.

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Assets: $5b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. ESTABLISHED IN 1789, GEORGETOWN IS THE NATION'S OLDEST CATHOLIC AND JESUIT UNIVERSITY.

Securities Investor Protection Corporation

Washington, DC

Assets: $4b

Revenue: $521m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE OPROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS OF SIPC MEMBERS PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT OF 1970. COPY OF 2021 ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE ON SIPC'S WEBSITE (WWW.SIPC.ORG). MEMBERS AS OF 12/31/21 IS 3,404.

American National Red Cross

Washington, DC

Assets: $4b

Revenue: $3b

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS PREVENTS AND ALLEVIATES HUMAN SUFFERING IN THE FACE OF EMERGENCIES BY MOBILIZING THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERS AND THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS.

Aarp

Washington, DC

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

AARP IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CHOOSE HOW THEY LIVE AS THEY AGE.

National Fish And Wildlife Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $347m

MISSION:

TO SUSTAIN, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE NATION'S FISH, WILDLIFE, PLANTS, AND HABITATS.

Indian Paintbrush Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $241m

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THEIR MORAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT, CONDITION AND STATUS.

Ltc Reinsurance Pcc

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

LTC RE IS A PROTECTED CELL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY FORMED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF LIFE AND HEALTH GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS, WHOSE MEMBERS ARE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE STATE GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS AFFECTED BY THE INSOLVENCY OF PENN TREATY NETWORK AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY AND/OR ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, AMERICAN NETWORK INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MEMBERS REINSURE THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO LTC RE TO SERVICE THE COVERED POLICYHOLDERS.

Childrens Hospital

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $1b

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities like orthopedic hospitals or cancer hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services on an inpatient basis for people who have specified medical conditions.

American University

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $862m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

American Chemical Society

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $750m

MISSION:

THE ACS IS A FEDERALLY CHARTERED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE BROADER CHEMISTRY ENTERPRISE & ITS PRACTITIONERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF EARTH & ITS PEOPLE.

National Academy Of Sciences

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $312m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS) IS DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF SCIENCE AND ITS USE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE.

National Geographic Society

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $70m

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE AND USE THE POWER OF SCIENCE, EXPLORATION, EDUCATION AND STORYTELLING TO ILLUMINATE AND PROTECT THE WONDER OF THE WORLD.

Guaranty Association Benefits Company

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $54m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TO PROTECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COURT-APPROVED LIQUIDATION PLAN, INDIVIDUALS RELYING UPON ANNUITIES ISSUED BY INSOLVENT EXECUTIVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE STATE GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS.

Howard University

Washington, DC

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $1b

MISSION:

WE EDUCATE STUDENTS, DEVELOP PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCT RESEARCH, AND SERVE PATIENTS.

Lucy Webb Haynes National Training School For Deaconesses And Mission

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $556m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

Carnegie Institution Of Washington

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $128m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE CONDUCT OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF PLANT BIOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY, EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES, ASTRONOMY, AND GLOBAL ECOLOGY.

Fiat Lux Risk And Insurance Company

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $440m

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF FIAT LUX IS TO FINANCE THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA'S SELF INSURED RETENTIONS, TO PURCHASE REINSURANCE DIRECTLY, AND TO ISSUE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA'S CERTAIN BESPOKE INSURANCE POLICIES.

Childrens National Medical Center

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $171m

MISSION:

COORDINATES THE OVERALL POLICY AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. SEE SCHEDULE O.