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

Whitman-Walker Clinic Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $131m

Revenue: $43m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of AIDS, a disease that impairs the functioning of the bodys immune system, leaving affected individuals vulnerable to illnesses that would not otherwise occur.

American Federation Of Teachers

Washington, DC

Assets: $131m

Revenue: $211m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO (THE FEDERATION) IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING AN AGENDA THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, LIFTS THE DISADVANTAGED, REBUILDS THE MIDDLE CLASS, IMPROVES THE AMERICAN ECONOMY AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FOSTERS THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES OF RESPECT, DIGNITY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR ALL THOSE WHO CALL AMERICA HOME AND SEEK THE AMERICAN DREAM. THE FEDERATION, WORKING WITH LOCAL AND STATE AFFILIATES, SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WHO MAKE UP OUR MEMBERSHIP HAVE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE THIS VISION A REALITY. THE MAJOR SOURCE OF REVENUE TO THE FEDERATION IS PER CAPITA TAXES PAID BY LOCALS.

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.

Chamber Of Commerce Of The United States Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $129m

Revenue: $197m

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.

Community Partnership For The Prevention Of Homelessness

Washington, DC

Assets: $128m

Revenue: $139m

MISSION:

TO SERVE AS A FOCAL POINT FOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE AND ULTIMATELY END HOMELESSNESS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Acog Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $10m

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.

National Endowment For Democracy

Washington, DC

Assets: $126m

Revenue: $363m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY (NED) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF A WIDE RANGE OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS ABROAD, INCLUDING POLITICAL PARTIES, TRADE UNIONS, FREE MARKETS AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS THE MANY ELEMENTS OF A VIBRANT CIVIL SOCIETY THAT ENSURE HUMAN RIGHTS, AN INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AND THE RULE OF LAW. NED LEVERAGES ITS GRANTS PROGRAM THROUGH NETWORKING AND RECOGNITION ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE POLITICAL SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY, SUCH AS THE WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY, THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ASSISTANCE, THE REAGAN-FASCELL DEMOCRACY FELLOWS PROGRAM, AND DEMOCRACY AWARD EVENTS, AS WELL AS THROUGH SCHOLARLY RESEARCH THAT GIVES ACTIVISTS ACCESS TO THE LATEST INSIGHTS ON STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION, INCLUDING THE JOURNAL OF DEMOCRACY AND THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES.

Phillips Collection

Washington, DC

Assets: $126m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION IS THE OLDEST MUSEUM OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE U.S.

International Association Pension Plan

Washington, DC

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $64m

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.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization

Washington, DC

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $103m

MISSION:

BIO IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MEMBER COMPANIES, STATE BIOTECHNOLOGY GROUPS, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, PATIENT GROUPS, AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND IN 30+ COUNTRIES. BIO IS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT POLICY MUST NURTURE INNOVATION IN THE LIFE SCIENCES TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES IN HEALTH CARE, AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. BIO'S EFFORTS INCLUDE ADVOCACY AND POLICY EFFORTS FOCUSED ON THE INNOVATIVE HEALTH OF THE SECTOR ALONG WITH CONVENING EVENTS AND OFFERING OTHER MEMBER SERVICES.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $78m

MISSION:

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

Building Hope Finance

Washington, DC

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

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

Building Hope Real Estate

Washington, DC

Assets: $123m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $122m

Revenue: $20m

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.

Unity Health Care Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $122m

Revenue: $166m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO OFFER A CITYWIDE NETWORK OF QUALITY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED REGARDLESS OF RACE, ETHNIC BACKGROUND OR ABILITY TO PAY.

National Association Of Counties

Washington, DC

Assets: $122m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

Telecommunications Development Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $120m

Revenue: $-3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

American Petroleum Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $119m

Revenue: $239m

MISSION:

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

Jubilee Housing Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $119m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

JUBILEE HOUSING'S MISSION IS TO BUILD DIVERSE, COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO THRIVE. WE CREATE JUSTICE THROUGH OUR JUSTICE HOUSING MODEL, WHICH CONSISTS OF DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOMES WITH ONSITE AND NEARBY SERVICES IN RESOURCE-RICH COMMUNITIES. WE ADVANCE OUR MISSION THROUGH FOUR PRIMARY AREAS: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, FINANCING, AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS, RETURNING CITIZENS, AND OTHERS IN OUR BUILDINGS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING HOUSING AND RESOURCE STABILITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, COMMUNITY, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WE ENVISION A CITY AND A WORLD WHERE ACCESS TO BASIC RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL PEOPLE AND WHERE PEOPLE LIVE OUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES.

National Rehabilitation Hospital Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $116m

Revenue: $167m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE OSERVE THE COMMUNITY AS A LEADER IN REHABILITATION SERVICES THROUGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY, AND ADVOCACY.