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

Uaw Retirees Of Mack Trucks Health Benefit Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $618m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

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

Association Of American Medical Colleges

Washington, DC

Assets: $611m

Revenue: $266m

MISSION:

AAMC LEADS & SERVES THE ACADEMIC MEDICINE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.

International City Management Association Retirement Corp

Washington, DC

Assets: $584m

Revenue: $249m

MISSION:

TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS... (CON'T ON SCHEDULE O, GENERAL STATEMENT 1) GENERAL STATEMENT 1TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES BY ASSISTING THEM IN ESTABLISHING AND ADMINISTERING QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS, AND BY PROVIDING THEM WITH RETIREMENT PLAN ADMINISTRATION AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE BROAD-BASED FINANCIAL AND RETIREMENT PLANNING AND RELATED INVESTMENT EDUCATION SUPPORT. THE CORPORATION MAKES ITS SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYERS, INCLUDING MANY THAT HAVE LIMITED OR NO OTHER VIABLE RETIREMENT PLAN ADMINISTRATION OR PUBLIC TRUST INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM.

Carnegie Endowment For International Peace

Washington, DC

Assets: $535m

Revenue: $73m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote harmony and understanding among nations either globally or in a particular region of the world and/or engage in activities that promote peaceful ways of managing and settling international conflicts.

Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $525m

Revenue: $245m

MISSION:

STRENGTHENING THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN REGION BY ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE CHARITABLE GIVING, AND BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON CRITICAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Aga Khan Foundation Usa

Washington, DC

Assets: $515m

Revenue: $80m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.

United Food And Commercial Workers International Union

Washington, DC

Assets: $512m

Revenue: $252m

MISSION:

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

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters

Washington, DC

Assets: $509m

Revenue: $212m

MISSION:

THE OBJECTS OF THIS INTERNATIONAL UNION ARE TO ORGANIZE UNDER ONE BANNER ALL WORKERS ENGAGED IN INDUSTRY; TO EDUCATE THEM TO COOPERATE IN EVERY MOVEMENT WHICH TENDS TO BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATION; AND TO IMPRESS UPON OUR MEMBERSHIP, EMPLOYERS, AND THE PUBLIC THAT IT IS TO THE ADVANTAGE OF ALL CONCERNED THAT WORKERS BE ORGANIZED. THE ORGANIZATION OF OUR INDUSTRY REQUIRES HONEST AND INTELLIGENT MEMBERSHIP, ADAPTED TO THE BUSINESS. WE TEACH OUR MEMBERSHIP THE ADVANTAGE, BENEFITS, AND IMPORTANCE OF THEIR INDUSTRIAL POSITION, AND WE ENDEAVOR TO BUILD-UP AND PERFECT A LABOR ORGANIZATION IN CONFORMITY WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF OUR AMERICAN AND CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP. WE SEEK TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY OUR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THEIR INDUSTRIES ARE RECOGNIZED AND THAT WORKERS RECEIVE THE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM THEIR LABORS IN THE FORM OF REASONABLE HOURS, FAIR WAGES, IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS, AND RESPECTFUL TREATMENT BY THEIR EMPLOYERS.

Patient Access Network Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $508m

Revenue: $310m

MISSION:

TO HELP UNDERINSURED PEOPLE WITH LIFE-THREATENING, CHRONIC AND RARE DISEASES GET THE MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENT THEY NEED BY PAYING FOR THEIR OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS AND ADVOCATING FOR IMPROVED ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY.

Uaw Retirees Of The Budd Company Health & Welfare Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $502m

Revenue: $32m

MISSION:

THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS CONTINUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO HELP FUND CERTAIN BENEFITS PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE BUDD COMPANY, INC. WHO ENDED THEIR EMPLOYMENT AT THE BUDD COMPANY IN THE UAW REPRESENTED BARGAINING UNIT, AND SURVIVING SPOUSES, SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS WHO MAY BE ENTITLED TO SUCH BENEFITS THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SUCH RETIREES.

Brookings Institution

Washington, DC

Assets: $493m

Revenue: $79m

MISSION:

TO CONDUCT IN-DEPTH, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH THAT LEADS TO NEW IDEAS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS FACING SOCIETY AT THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL LEVEL.

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

Assets: $475m

Revenue: $203m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

Uaw Retirees Health Care Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $461m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS CONTINUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO HELP FUND CERTAIN BENEFITS PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA (UAW), AND OTHER ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

National Education Association Of The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $457m

Revenue: $397m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES (NEA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER AN ACT OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND TO UNITE OUR MEMBERS AND THE NATION TO FULFILL THE PROMISE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TO PREPARE EVERY STUDENT TO SUCCEED IN A DIVERSE AND INTERDEPENDENT WORLD. OUR VISION IS A GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR EVERY STUDENT.

National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $456m

Revenue: $75m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

Kipp Dc Public Charter Schools

Washington, DC

Assets: $455m

Revenue: $193m

MISSION:

KIPP DC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY SCHOOL SYSTEM (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Service Employees International Union

Washington, DC

Assets: $435m

Revenue: $301m

MISSION:

BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY WITH EMPLOYERS TO SECURE BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS, WAGES, AND BENEFITS FOR WORKERS.

Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $433m

Revenue: $106m

MISSION:

PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH.

Washington Gas Light Company Union Veba Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $430m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

THE MASTER TRUST PROVIDES POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS TO RETIREES.

Uaw Retirees Of The Dana Corporation Health And Welfare Tru

Washington, DC

Assets: $426m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

THE TRUST WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO RETIRED EMPLOYEES AND LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR QUALIFYING PLAN PARTICIPANTS.