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 Association Of Letter Carriers

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS A LABOR ORGANIZATION FOR CITY LETTER CARRIERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.

Carnegie Institution Of Washington

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $165m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE CONDUCT OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF PLANT BIOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY, EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES, ASTRONOMY, AND GLOBAL ECOLOGY.

Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $415m

MISSION:

IMPROVING PUBLIC POLICY, INFORMING THE PUBLIC, AND INVIGORATING CIVIC LIFE.

Gottesman Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $1b

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.

Childrens National Medical Center

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $716k

MISSION:

COORDINATES THE OVERALL POLICY AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. SEE SCHEDULE O

New Venture Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $756m

MISSION:

NEW VENTURE FUND, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, AIMS TO HELP BUILD A JUST, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BY GETTING THE RIGHT TYPES OF PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL INTO THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE RIGHT IDEAS, AT THE RIGHT TIMES, IN THE RIGHT PLACES TO ACCOMPLISH NEEDED CHANGE. TO ALLOW NONPROFIT LEADERS TO FOCUS ON THE WORK AT HAND, WE OFFER FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT, WHICH MEANS WE PROVIDE TOOLS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES, ENABLING INITIATIVES TO GET OFF THE GROUND QUICKLY AND OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY.

Medstar-Georgetown Medical Center Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $989m

Revenue: $1b

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE OTO PROVIDE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL COMFORT TO OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE JESUIT TRADITION OF CURA PERSONALIS, CARING FOR THE WHOLE PERSON.

Catholic University Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $944m

Revenue: $335m

MISSION:

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA IS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES.

United Negro College Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $917m

Revenue: $251m

MISSION:

TO ENSURE ALL AMERICANS HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION THAT PREPARES (SEE SCHEDULE O) THEM FOR RICH INTELLECTUAL LIVES, COMPETITIVE AND FULFILLING CAREERS, ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE TO OUR NATION.UNCF HAS HELPED MORE THAN 500,000 STUDENTS EARN THEIR COLLEGE DEGREES SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1944. UNCF IS THE NATION'S LARGEST PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER TO MINORITY GROUP MEMBERS. EACH YEAR, WE AWARD MORE THAN $100 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING MORE THAN 1,100 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING OUR PRESTIGIOUS NETWORK OF 37 MEMBER HBCUS. UNCF MEMBER HBCUS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS - AWARDING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATED DEGREES - PROVIDING IMPRESSIVE RESULTS THROUGH RESEARCH AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC BENEFITS THAT YIELD MAJOR IMPACT FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, REGIONS, STATES, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.

United States Holocaust Memorial Council

Washington, DC

Assets: $890m

Revenue: $193m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

Truth Initiative Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $834m

Revenue: $112m

MISSION:

TRUTH INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE A CULTURE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE REJECT SMOKING, VAPING, AND NICOTINE.

National Football League Players Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $804m

Revenue: $123m

MISSION:

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

American Bankers Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $782m

Revenue: $151m

MISSION:

PROVIDE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, & SOLUTIONS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Washington Hospital Center Corporation

Washington, DC

Assets: $766m

Revenue: $2b

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE OMWHC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE REGION WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND LATEST MEDICAL ADVANCES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

Soundexchange Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $763m

Revenue: $80m

MISSION:

SOUNDEXCHANGE IS THE PREMIER MUSIC TECH ORGANIZATION ON A MISSION TO POWER THE (SEE SCHEDULE O)

World Wildlife Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $755m

Revenue: $373m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Uaw Retirees Of Daimler Trucks North America Welfare Benefits Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $753m

Revenue: $42m

MISSION:

THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS CONTINUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers

Washington, DC

Assets: $745m

Revenue: $191m

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THEIR MORAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT, CONDITION AND STATUS.

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters & Joiners Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $695m

Revenue: $106m

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS. TO PROVIDE DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND SPOUSES.

Childrens Hospital Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $689m

Revenue: $111m

MISSION:

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DBA CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS WORLD CLASS CARE AND RESEARCH FOR THE NATION'S CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION") SERVES AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DBA CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IN WASHINGTON, DC.