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 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.

New Venture Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $964m

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.

Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $341m

MISSION:

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

Truth Initiative Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $92m

MISSION:

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

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 States Holocaust Memorial Council

Washington, DC

Assets: $858m

Revenue: $175m

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.

National Football League Players Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $772m

Revenue: $136m

MISSION:

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

Childrens Hospital Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $769m

Revenue: $83m

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.

Medstar-Georgetown Medical Center Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $760m

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.

Washington Hospital Center Corporation

Washington, DC

Assets: $752m

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.

Uaw Retirees Of Daimler Trucks North America Welfare Benefits Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $750m

Revenue: $57m

MISSION:

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

Soundexchange Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $739m

Revenue: $69m

MISSION:

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

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters & Joiners Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $725m

Revenue: $103m

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.

World Wildlife Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $704m

Revenue: $382m

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.

Aarp Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $703m

Revenue: $254m

MISSION:

SERVES VULNERABLE PEOPLE OVER 50 BY CREATING AND ADVANCING EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT HELP THEM SECURE THE ESSENTIALS.

International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers

Washington, DC

Assets: $667m

Revenue: $183m

MISSION:

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

Communications Workers Of America Afl-Cio Clc

Washington, DC

Assets: $663m

Revenue: $151m

MISSION:

EXEMPT LABOR ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(5).

John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

Washington, DC

Assets: $657m

Revenue: $132m

MISSION:

THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (KENNEDY CENTER) SERVES AS BOTH A PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL AND THE NATION'S CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

United Negro College Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $653m

Revenue: $224m

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.

International Union Of Operating Engineers

Washington, DC

Assets: $646m

Revenue: $84m

MISSION:

TO EVALUATE THE TRADE OF OPERATING ENGINEERS TO ITS PROPER POSITION IN ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AND THE RANKS OF ORGANIZED WORKERS.TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC MORAL AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION.