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

Patient Access Network Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $469m

Revenue: $374m

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, EQUITY, AND AFFORDABILITY.

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters

Washington, DC

Assets: $458m

Revenue: $238m

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.

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.

Humane Society Of The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $455m

Revenue: $175m

MISSION:

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES FIGHTS THE BIG FIGHTS, WORKING TO END ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Corporation For Travel Promotion

Washington, DC

Assets: $453m

Revenue: $176m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

Service Employees International Union

Washington, DC

Assets: $434m

Revenue: $254m

MISSION:

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

National Education Association Of The United States

Washington, DC

Assets: $428m

Revenue: $388m

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.

Uaw Retirees Of The Budd Company Health & Welfare Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $428m

Revenue: $10m

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.

World Resources Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $428m

Revenue: $194m

MISSION:

TO CREATE CHANGE THAT IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES AND ENSURES THE NATURAL WORLD CAN THRIVE.

Accion International

Washington, DC

Assets: $427m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance and training, loans and loan guarantees and other forms of support to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of countries outside the United States.

Heritage Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $415m

Revenue: $101m

MISSION:

TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES, AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.

National Park Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $415m

Revenue: $152m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

Judicial Watch Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $413m

Revenue: $104m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT AND FIDELITY TO THE RULE OF LAW THROUGH PUBLIC ADVOCACY, LITIGATION, AND MONITORING AND INVESTIGATING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND OFFICIALS, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES.

International Baccalaureate Organization

Washington, DC

Assets: $409m

Revenue: $205m

MISSION:

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AIMS TO DEVELOP INQUIRING, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD THROUGH INTERCULTURAL RESPECT & UNDERSTANDING.

Uaw Retirees Health Care Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $395m

Revenue: $11m

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 Public Radio Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $389m

Revenue: $302m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

Npr Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $377m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $376m

Revenue: $132m

MISSION:

PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

The Quetzal Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $373m

Revenue: $12m

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.

Uaw Retirees Of The Dana Corporation Health And Welfare Tru

Washington, DC

Assets: $361m

Revenue: $-10m

MISSION:

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