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

Young Mens Christian Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $63m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY LIVING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Bread For The City Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $63m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF BREAD FOR THE CITY IS TO HELP WASHINGTON, D.C. RESIDENTS LIVING WITH LOW INCOME TO DEVELOP THE POWER TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL ARE, AND LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO REDUCE THE BURDEN OF POVERTY. BFC SEEKS JUSTICE THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND PUBLIC ADVOCACY.

Washington Home Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $63m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND WELL-MANAGED PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ELDERLY AND/OR TERMINALLY ILL RESIDENTS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA.

Capital Area Food Bank

Washington, DC

Assets: $63m

Revenue: $182m

MISSION:

WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS THRIVE TODAY AND BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES TOMORROW.

National Association For The Education Of Young Children

Washington, DC

Assets: $62m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 1926, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR ALL YOUNG CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 8, BY CONNECTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE, POLICY AND RESEARCH. NAEYC ADVANCES A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION AND SUPPORTS ALL WHO CARE FOR, EDUCATE, AND WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ACCREDITING EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS.

Bedford Falls Foundation C/O Joanne Barkett Conway

Washington, DC

Assets: $62m

Revenue: $85m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Lab School Of Washington

Washington, DC

Assets: $61m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON IS AN INNOVATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY FOSTERING SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVITY IN STUDENTS WITH LEARNING STYLES (DOCUMENTED LEARNING DISABILITIES). THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A RIGOROUS, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION; PROVIDES INTENSIVE REMEDIATION AND TEACHES LEARNING STRATEGIES; AND USES VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO FACILITATE THE EDUCATION PROCESS.

Education Trust Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $29m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS: PRE-K THROUGH COLLEGE.

Asn Foundation For Kidney Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

TO PREVENT AND CURE KIDNEY DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION.

Robert F Kennedy Center For Justice And Human Rights

Washington, DC

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

ADVANCE RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL ACTION.

Luminate Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

We could not find a description of this organization.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $44m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE WELFARE

Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life

Washington, DC

Assets: $60m

Revenue: $58m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE JEWISH LIFE FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITIES IN NORTH AMERICA AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $48m

MISSION:

FRESH THINKING AN BOLD ACTION FOR ANIMALS PEOPLE AND THE PLACES WE CALL HOME

Arca Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $5m

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.

Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO ACT AS A LENDING INSTITUTION TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND TO PROVIDE CREDIT TO LOW IN INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES.

National Association Of Independent Schools Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $59m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

AS THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, NAIS CO-CREATES THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION BY UNITING AND EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH, CREATION AND CURATION OF RESOURCES, AND DIRECT COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATION LEADERS.

Globalgiving Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

TO TRANSFORM AID AND PHILANTHROPY TO ACCELERATE COMMUNITY-LED CHANGE.

American Society Of Association Executives

Washington, DC

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE) IS AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF MORE THAN 40,000 ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS REPRESENTING MORE THAN 7,400 ORGANIZATIONS. ITS MEMBERS MANAGE LEADING TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP SOCIETIES, AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND IN 50 COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE. OUR MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENT SUCH ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES AND PROFESSIONS AS HEALTH CARE, MANUFACTURING, BANKING, LAW, ENERGY, INSURANCE, AND THE LIST GOES ON. WE ARE ALSO A LEADING VOICE FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, ADVOCATING FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY MAY CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Uli Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

THE ULI FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE BY PROVIDING AN ASSURED SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR ULI'S CORE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES.