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

National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $115m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

INCREASE FAIR AND EQUAL ACCESS TO CREDIT, CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. NCRC SEEKS TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS WHICH INCLUDE PROVIDING TOOLS TO BUILDING COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL NET WORTH.

Carol And Gene Ludwig Family Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $115m

Revenue: $9m

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.

National Academy Of Engineering Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $113m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND (NAEF) SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (NAE).

Society For Neuroscience

Washington, DC

Assets: $113m

Revenue: $24m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Medical Research major group area.

Howard And Geraldine Polinger Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $113m

Revenue: $10m

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.

Americans For The Arts Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $112m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.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.

Wilderness Society

Washington, DC

Assets: $112m

Revenue: $39m

MISSION:

THE LEADING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AMERICA'S WILD PLACES, THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY WORKS STRATEGICALLY AND COLLABORATIVELY WITH LAWMAKERS, LAND MANAGERS, LOCAL COALITIONS, AND INTERESTED CITIZENS TO LEAD NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES ON WILDERNESS AND PUBLIC LANDS. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR AMAZING 80-YEAR HISTORY OF SUCCESSES AND THE MANY PROGRAMS AND PLACES WE WORK, VISIT WWW.WILDERNESS.ORG.

D C Preparatory Academy

Washington, DC

Assets: $111m

Revenue: $62m

MISSION:

DC PREP IS A NETWORK OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING STUDENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC.

Hudson Institute Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $111m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

PROMOTING STRONG AND ENGAGED U.S. INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR ALLIES

American Trucking Associations Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $109m

Revenue: $49m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS WITHIN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY.

Paralyzed Veterans Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $109m

Revenue: $127m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions that affect the nerves, muscles or bones.

American Farm Bureau Federation

Washington, DC

Assets: $108m

Revenue: $37m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS THE VOICE OF AGRICULTURE (R). WE ARE FARM AND RANCH FAMILIES WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF SAFE AND ABUNDANT FOOD, FIBER AND RENEWABLE FUEL FOR OUR NATION AND THE WORLD.

American Beverage Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $108m

Revenue: $97m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

The Hsc Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $107m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

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

Center For American Progress

Washington, DC

Assets: $106m

Revenue: $40m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area.

National Association Of Attorneys General Mission Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $106m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL

David Lloyd Kreeger Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $104m

Revenue: $825k

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.

Maret School Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $103m

Revenue: $39m

MISSION:

MARET IS A VIBRANT K-12, CO-EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE IGNITE OUR STUDENTS' POTENTIAL AND FOSTER THEIR ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC TALENTS.

White House Historical Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $102m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE AND ITS HISTORY.

Board Of Trustees Of National Iam B Enefit Trust Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $102m

Revenue: $114m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH, WELFARE, VISION AND DENTAL BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ESTABLISHED UNDER A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BEWTEEEN VARIOUS EMPLOYERS AND THE INTERANTIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, AFL-CIO AND AFFILIATED IAM LOCAL AND IAM DISTRICT LODGES.