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

United Nations Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $359m

Revenue: $87m

MISSION:

UNF SUPPORTS UN CAUSES AND ACTIVITIES. WE ARE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE UN AND A PLATFORM FOR CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THE UN SOLVE GLOBAL PROBLEMS.

Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens

Washington, DC

Assets: $358m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDEN'S (HILLWOOD) MISSION IS TO SHARE THE RENOWNED ART COLLECTIONS, EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS AND RELATED PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE. SINCE ITS OPENING, HILLWOOD HAS SERVED HUNDREDS-OF-THOUSANDS OF VISITORS, INCLUDING LOCAL AND VISITING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FAMILIES (TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL), CURATORS AND SCHOLARS, AND PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees

Washington, DC

Assets: $355m

Revenue: $140m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME)IS AN INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING WORKERS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND HEALTH CARE SECTORS.

American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research

Washington, DC

Assets: $348m

Revenue: $54m

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND SUPPORTERS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING LIBERTY, INCREASING INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING FREE ENTERPRISE. AEI PURSUES THESE IDEALS THROUGH INDEPENDENT THINKING AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF RESEARCH AND EXPOSITION.

Laborers International Union Of North America

Washington, DC

Assets: $343m

Revenue: $97m

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Urban Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $342m

Revenue: $125m

MISSION:

THE URBAN INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES DATA AND EVIDENCE TO HELP ADVANCE UPWARD MOBILITY AND EQUITY.

Dkt International Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $342m

Revenue: $173m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND SAFE OPTIONS FOR FAMILY PLANNING AND HIV/AIDS PREVENTION.

International Association Of Sheet Metal Air Rail And Transportation

Washington, DC

Assets: $338m

Revenue: $84m

MISSION:

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) IS A BROAD BASED UNION WHICH CONSISTS OF DULY CHARTERED LOCAL UNIONS, STATE, PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT COUNCILS. THE UNION REPRESENTS WORKERS IN BUILDING TRADES, RAILROAD, PRODUCTION, BUS AND MASS TRANSIT AND SHIPYARD INDUSTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENSURE A COOPERATIVE EFFORT DIRECTED TO FULLY DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE THE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR TRADES IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF INDUSTRY AND TO PROTECT WORKERS RIGHTS AS MEMBERS.

Windward Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $337m

Revenue: $198m

MISSION:

WINDWARD FUND HOSTS INITIATIVES THAT PURSUE BOLD SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.

Corporation For Public Broadcasting

Washington, DC

Assets: $330m

Revenue: $582m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

American Society Of Hematology Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $323m

Revenue: $89m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions, including stroke, that affect the heart, lungs and blood vessels. The related medical specialty is cardiovascular medicine, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

Washington Gas Light Company Union Veba Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $321m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

THE MASTER TRUST PROVIDES POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS TO RETIREES.

Georgetown Day School Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $302m

Revenue: $58m

MISSION:

GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL HONORS THE INTEGRITY AND WORTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WITHIN A DIVERSE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. GDS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIONAL ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH TEACHERS CHALLENGE THE INTELLECTUAL, CREATIVE, AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES OF OUR STUDENTS AND FOSTER STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS. FROM THE EARLIEST GRADES, WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO WONDER, TO INQUIRE, AND TO BE SELF-RELIANT, LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.

American College Of Cardiology Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $302m

Revenue: $120m

MISSION:

TO TRANSFORM CARDIOVASCULAR CARE AND IMPROVE HEART HEALTH FOR ALL.

Bhp Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $297m

Revenue: $36m

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.

Teamsters Local 639 Employers Health Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $294m

Revenue: $61m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES (AND THEIRELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS) OF CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS WHO ARE REPRESENTED BYTHE PARTICIPATING LOCAL UNION

Ltc Reinsurance Pcc

Washington, DC

Assets: $289m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

LTC RE IS A PROTECTED CELL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY FORMED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF LIFE AND HEALTH GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS, WHOSE MEMBERS ARE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE STATE GUARANTY ASSOCIATIONS AFFECTED BY THE INSOLVENCY OF PENN TREATY NETWORK AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY AND/OR ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, AMERICAN NETWORK INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MEMBERS REINSURE THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO LTC RE TO SERVICE THE COVERED POLICYHOLDERS.

Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $286m

Revenue: $568m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.

Population Services International

Washington, DC

Assets: $280m

Revenue: $359m

MISSION:

PSI - ACCELERATING PROGRESS TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH ACCESS

Washington Gas Light Company Management Veba Tr

Washington, DC

Assets: $279m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE MASTER TRUST PROVIDES POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS TO RETIREES.