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+

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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 For Biomedical Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS IN NATIONAL POLICY AFFECTING THE HUMANE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF LAB ANIMALS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH.

Animal Welfare Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

Association Of Governing Boards Of Universities And Colleges

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNING BOARDS OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES EMPOWERS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND FOUNDATION BOARDS AND BOARD MEMBERS TO GOVERN WITH KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE, PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THROUGH EXPERT SERVICES AND RESOURCES.

Center For Carbon Removal

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

CARBON180'S MISSION IS TO DESIGN AND CHAMPION EQUITABLE, SCIENCE-BASED POLICIES THAT BRING CARBON REMOVAL SOLUTIONS TO GIGATONE SCALE. CARBON180'S VISION IS TO ELIMINATE LEGACY CARBON EMISSIONS AND CREATE A LIVABLE CLIMATE IN WHICH CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN THRIVE.

Kuwait-America Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO INITIATE EDUCATIONAL AND PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES IN AMERICA WHICH RESULT IN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF KUWAIT AND ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE TWO NATIONS.

Economic Policy Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the area of social science that involves the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes.

Kipp Dc Supporting Corp

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $167k

MISSION:

THE KIPP DC SC IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND/OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(C)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE G CODE H). SPECIFICALLY, THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES TO BE TRANSACTED, PROMOTED, AND CARRIED ON BY THE CORPORATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:(1) RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF, AND TO SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF THE MISSION OF, TO KIPP DC PCS (2) ACQUIRING, HOLDING AND MANAGING ASSETS FOR USE BY TO KIPP DC PCS WHERE DOING SO MAY RESULT IN LOWER COSTS OR GREATER EFFICIENCIES FOR TO KIPP DC PCS AND(3) PURSUING ANY OTHER PURPOSES WHICH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE ACT AND DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE IS LEGALLY ENTITLED TO PURSUE, PROVIDED THAT SUCH PURPOSES MUST FURTHER THE PURPOSE SET FORTH IN SUB ]ARTICLES (1) AND (2) ABOVE.

Quality Trust For Individuals With Disabilities Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE SAFE, HEALTHY AND QUALITY LIVES.

Maya Angelou Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO CREATE LEARNING COMMUNITIES IN LOWER INCOME URBAN AREAS WHERE ALL STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS, CAN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.

Association For The Advancement Of Artificial Intelligence

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY - SEE SCHEDULE O.FOUNDED IN 1979, THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AAAI) (FORMERLY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) IS A NONPROFIT SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY DEVOTED TO ADVANCING THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE MECHANISMS UNDERLYING THOUGHT AND INTELLIGENT BEHAVIOR AND THEIR EMBODIMENT IN MACHINES. AAAI AIMS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN, AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. AAAI ALSO AIMS TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, IMPROVE THE TEACHING AND TRAINING OF AI PRACTITIONERS, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR RESEARCH PLANNERS AND FUNDERS CONCERNING THE IMPORTANCE AND POTENTIAL OF CURRENT AI DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS.

Dc Public Education Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

THE DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND CATALYZES PHILANTHROPY IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ACCELERATE IMPROVEMENTS, SUSTAIN EXCELLENCE, AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABIITY.

The Humane Society Wildlife Land Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE HUMANE SOCIETY WILDLIFE LAND TRUST PROTECTS WILDLIFE BY PERMANENTLY PRESERVING AND CONNECTING HABITAT.

Plastics Industry Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO PROTECT, PROMOTE, AND GROW THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY.

The Global Development Incubator Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

DESIGN AND LAUNCH SERVICES FOR NEW SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS.

International Dairy Foods Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION (IDFA), WASHINGTON, D.C., REPRESENTS THE NATION'S DAIRY MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING INDUSTRY, WHICH SUPPORTS MORE THAN 3 MILLION JOBS THAT GENERATE $159 BILLION IN WAGES AND $620 BILLION IN OVERALL ECONOMIC IMPACT. IDFA'S DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP RANGES FROM MULTINATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SINGLE-PLANT COMPANIES, FROM DAIRY COMPANIES AND COOPERATIVES TO FOOD RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS, ALL ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. IDFA MEMBERS REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE MILK, CHEESE, ICE CREAM, YOGURT AND CULTURED PRODUCTS, AND DAIRY INGREDIENTS PRODUCED AND MARKETED IN THE UNITED STATES AND SOLD THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. OUR MEMBERS ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE DELICIOUS, SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS DAIRY FOODS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, EVERYWHERE.

Center For Law And Social Policy

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL POLICY (CLASP) IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN, ANTI-POVERTY NONPROFIT ADVANCING POLICY SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. WE DEVELOP PRACTICAL YET VISIONARY STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING POVERTY, PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND ADDRESSING INSTITUTIONAL AND RACIAL BARRIERS FACED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR. WITH OVER 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS, WE'RE ADVANCING A BOLD VISION FOR THE FUTURE ROOTED IN ECONOMIC SECURITY AND RACIAL EQUITY.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY. THE GOAL OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE A RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE AND CONSUMER-FRIENDLY SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION WHILE DELIVERING SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY.

Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO GATHER AND DISTRIBUTE NEWS; TO KEEP GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE BY ENSURING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS, MEETINGS AND COURTROOMS; AND TO PRESERVE THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE SPEECH AND UNFETTERED PRESS, AS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.

The United States-Mexico Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO "SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS" IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND IN MEXICO. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN 1991 AS THE UNITED STATES MEXICO FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, AND LATER IN 1993 ADOPTED THE NAME THE GEORGE E. BROWN UNITED STATES/MEXICO FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE AS MANDATED UNDER PUBLIC LAW 106-74, SECTION 423.THE FUNDACION MEXICO ESTADOS UNIDOS PARA LA CIENCIA, A.C. ("FUMEC") IS A MEXICAN ASSOCIACION CIVIL, OR AN EQUIVALENT OF A NON-PROFIT IN THE UNITED STATES, CREATED UNDER THE MEXICAN LAWS THROUGH A LEGAL CORPORATE DEED NUMBER 25510 IN 1993. FUMEC'S PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS THE MEXICAN COUNTERPART OF THE FOUNDATION TO HELP STRENGTHEN SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES THROUGH PROMOTION OF JOINT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

Good Words Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $170k

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.