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

National Council For Behavioral Health

Washington, DC

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $60m

MISSION:

ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE.

Washington Humane Society The Society For The Prevention Of

Washington, DC

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

TO PROTECT ANIMALS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND NEW JERSEY FROM CRUELTY AND HARM.

Med-Project Usa

Washington, DC

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $33m

MISSION:

ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPATING COMPANIES FROM THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY, MED-PROJECT PROVIDES SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND COMPLIANT PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT TAKE-BACK PROGRAMS MANDATED BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD MEDICINES AND SHARPS.

Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

VITAL VOICES INVESTS IN WOMEN LEADERS GLOBALLY TO ACCELERATE PROSPERITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

New America Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $41m

MISSION:

TO BRING EXCEPTIONALLY PROMISING NEW VOICES & IDEAS TO THE FORE OF OUR NATION'S PUBLIC DISCOURSE.

Building Bridges Across The River

Washington, DC

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

African Wildlife Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $57m

Revenue: $33m

MISSION:

AWF WORKS TO ENSURE WILDLIFE AND WILDLANDS THRIVE IN MODERN AFRICA.

Herb Block Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $56m

Revenue: $3m

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.

National Housing Center Corp

Washington, DC

Assets: $56m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO HOLD REAL ESTATE AND COLLECT INCOME ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL ASSN OF HOME BUILDERS OF THE U.S.

Childrens Defense Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $55m

Revenue: $44m

MISSION:

THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND AND TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD A HEALTHY START, A HEAD START, A FAIR START, A SAFE START, AND A MORAL START IN LIFE AND SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD WITH THE HELP OF CARING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH OUR HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND OFFICES IN CALIFORNIA, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW YORK, OHIO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS AND TENNESSEE.

American Gas Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $55m

Revenue: $36m

MISSION:

AGA IS AN ADVOCATE FOR NATURAL GAS UTILITY COMPANIES AND THEIR CUSTOMERS. AGA HELPS NATURAL GAS UTILITIES ACHIEVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE SAFE, RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF NATURAL GAS.

Fwd Us Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $65m

MISSION:

FWD.US, INC. ORGANIZES CONSTITUENCIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT POLICY CHANGES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY AND UNLOCK AMERICA'S POTENTIAL THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

The Nea Foundation For The Improvement Of Education

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP W/ OTHERS TO PROMOTE THE VERY BEST IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

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

Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers International Health Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $68m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

The Executive Leadership Council Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $27m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXECUTIVES WHO SERVE OR SERVED IN SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS, WITH PROFESSIONAL FORUMS AND PROGRAMS TO OFFER PERSPECTIVE AND DIRECTION ON ECONOMIC, BUSINESS, AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

Girl Scout Council Of The Nations Capital

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $192m

MISSION:

SURA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION AND TO STRENGTHEN THE SCIENTIFIC CAPABILITIES OF ITS MEMBERS AND OUR NATION.

Cognizant Us Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $1m

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 Treasury Employees Union

Washington, DC

Assets: $54m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.