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

Field School Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $76m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.

Investment Company Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $76m

Revenue: $72m

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.]

Endowment Of The United States Institute Of Peace Incorporated

Washington, DC

Assets: $76m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE.

Dcck Support Corporation

Washington, DC

Assets: $76m

Revenue: $325k

MISSION:

We could not find a description of this organization.

Paralyzed Veterans Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $75m

Revenue: $98m

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.

National Parks Conservation Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $75m

Revenue: $42m

MISSION:

PROTECTING AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Council Of Independent Colleges

Washington, DC

Assets: $74m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, STATE-BASED COUNCILS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION AFFILIATES, THAT WORKS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. CIC IS THE MAJOR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO LEADERS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. CIC OFFERS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT HELP INSTITUTIONS IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, STUDENT OUTCOMES, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.

Marthas Table

Washington, DC

Assets: $74m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

MARTHA'S TABLE WORKS TO SUPPORT STRONGER CHILDREN, STRONGER FAMILIES, AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HEALTHY FOOD, AND FAMILY SUPPORTS.

National Center On Education & The Economy

Washington, DC

Assets: $73m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

PROVIDING TOOLS THE NATION NEEDS TO LEAD THE WORLD IN EDUCATION & TRAINING IN A WORLD ECONOMY.

Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law

Washington, DC

Assets: $73m

Revenue: $38m

MISSION:

AT A HISTORIC MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO IN 1963, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, VICE PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHALLENGED 244 OF AMERICA'S PROMINENT ATTORNEYS TO SPEARHEAD THE CAUSE FOR EQUAL JUSTICE DURING A TUMULTUOUS CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE WAS FOUNDED AT THIS CLOSED DOOR MEETING AND HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS EVER SINCE. TODAY, THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO SECURE EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL THROUGH THE RULE OF LAW, TARGETING IN PARTICULAR THE INEQUITIES CONFRONTING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO MARSHAL THE RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE BAR TO OBTAIN EQUAL JUSTICE FOR MINORITIES BY ADDRESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RACIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Certified Financial Planner Board Of Standards Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $72m

Revenue: $49m

MISSION:

BENEFIT THE PUBLIC BY GRANTING THE CFP CERTIFICATION FOR PERSONAL & ETHICAL FINANCIAL PLANNING.

Center For American Progress

Washington, DC

Assets: $72m

Revenue: $50m

MISSION:

NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING PROGRESSIVE POLICY IDEAS.

American Federation Of Government Employees

Washington, DC

Assets: $72m

Revenue: $76m

MISSION:

LABOR ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO PROMOTE THE MORAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.

Nuclear Energy Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $72m

Revenue: $50m

MISSION:

NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE'S (NEI) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE USE AND GROWTH OF NUCLEAR ENERGY THROUGH EFFICIENT OPERATIONS AND EFFECTIVE POLICY.

Ford S Theatre Society

Washington, DC

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

FORD'S THEATRE EXPLORES THE LEGACY OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND CELEBRATES THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH THEATRE AND EDUCATION.

Wallace Genetic Foundation Ii Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $562k

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.

White House Historical Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $71m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

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

The Council For Professional Recognition

Washington, DC

Assets: $70m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

Two Rivers Public Charter School Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $70m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

TO NURTURE A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS TO BECOME LIFELONG, ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR OWN EDUCATION, DEVELOP A SENSE OF SELF AND COMMUNITY, AND BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND COMPASSIONATE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Washington Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $69m

Revenue: $53m

MISSION:

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS THE AREA'S LEADING PROVIDER OF COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGH 52 PROGRAMS IN 34 LOCATIONS IN DC AND MARYLAND.