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

The Emanuel J@friedman Charitable Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Bridges Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY, INDIVIDUALIZED EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, STUDENT AND FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL APPROACH NURTURES STUDENTS TO EXPAND THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS, IN ORDER TO BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.

District Of Columbia School Of Law Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS,FACULTY AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (FORMERLY DC SCHOOL OF LAW) IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Sitar Arts Center

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

SITAR ARTS CENTER'S ENGAGES DC YOUTH, FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD, IN BUILDING A CREATIVE COMMUNITY OF LEARNING AND BELONGING THAT REMOVES FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO ARTS EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING. AT SITAR, STUDENTS HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE VISUAL, DIGITAL, AND PERFORMING ARTS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE AND 80% OF ENROLLMENT IS RESERVED FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING LOW INCOME. PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN SITAR'S STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND REACH UP TO 900 STUDENTS A YEAR.

Freeman Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $2m

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.

Manufacturing Institute

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO BUILD INTELLECTUAL SUPPORT AMONG POLICYMAKERS, THE MEDIA, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS FOR A PRO-MANUFACTURING, PRO-GROWTH AGENDA WHILE ENCOURAGING RECOGNITION OF MANUFACTURING'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WELL BEING OF THE NATION.

Tax Executives Institute Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE TAX SYSTEM AND TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS.

Netchoice

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN FAST DEVELOPING POLICY ISSUES THAT ARE CRITICAL TO INTERNET COMMERCE CHILD SAFETY DATA SECURITY AND TAXATION

Environmental Law Institute Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO BUILD EFFECTIVE LAW AND GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY PROVIDING INFORMATION SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING COURSES, SEMINARS, RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS IN A MANNER THAT ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE AND RULE OF LAW. ELI'S AUDIENCE INCLUDES LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS IN GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY, THE LAW PRACTICE COMMUNITY, PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS, AND ACADEMIA.

Afterschool Alliance

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Washington Center For Equitable Growth Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR EQUITABLE GROWTH IS A NON-PROFIT RESEARCH AND GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE UNDERSTANDING OF EQUITABLE GROWTH AND INEQUALITY BY SUPPORTING NEW ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND BRINGING TOGETHER SCHOLARS TO SHARE THEIR WORK - BUILD A STRONGER BRIDGE BETWEEN ACADEMICS AND POLICYMAKERS TO HELP ENSURE THAT RESEARCH ON EQUITABLE GROWTH AND INEQUALITY IS RELEVANT, ACCESSIBLE, AND INFORMATIVE TO THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS -SHARE A RIGOROUS, FACT BASED NATIONAL DEBATE ON EQUITABLE GROWTH AND INEQUALITY BY FACILITATING SCHOLARS' PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDIA AND INVESTING IN A SOPHISTICATED IN-HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORT.

Mag America Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $53m

MISSION:

MAG AMERICA'S MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES AND BUILD FUTURES BY WORKING WITH OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO RECLAIM LAND CONTAMINATED WITH THE EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF CONFLICT, REDUCE THE DAILY RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY FOR CIVILIANS, AND CREATE SAFE AND SECURE CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT.

Association For Enterprise Opportun Ity Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

AEO IS THE VOICE OF INNOVATION IN MICROBUSINESS AND MICROFINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES. AEO WORKS TO CHANGE THE WAY THAT CAPITAL AND SERVICES FLOW TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

Christ House

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO SICK, HOMELESS PERSONS IN DC AND HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS.

Advocates For Youth

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $10m

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.

Blue Sands Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $38k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

Interstate Natural Gas Association Of America

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

INGAA IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS THE INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INDUSTRY IN THE UNITED STATES. INGAA REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH COMMENTS ON RULEMAKINGS AND OTHER REGULATORY INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN BY FEDERAL AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTION OVER ITS MEMBER COMPANIES' ACTIVITIES OR WHOSE ACTIONS OTHERWISE AFFECT ITS MEMBER COMPANIES, TESTIMONY FILED AND DIRECT ADVOCACY WITH COMMITTEES OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND, ON OCCASION, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL AND STATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH ITS MEMBERS' COLLECTIVE INTERESTS ARE AT STAKE.

Common Cause

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

COMMON CAUSE IS A NONPARTISAN, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO UPHOLDING THE CORE VALUES OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. WE WORK TO ENSURE OPEN, HONEST, AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT; TO PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS, OPPORTUNITY, AND REPRESENTATION FOR ALL; AND TO EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD AS EQUALS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS. COMMON CAUSE WORKS ACROSS FOUR MAJOR ISSUE AREAS: VOTING AND ELECTIONS; MONEY AND POLITICS; ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY, AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY; AND MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY.

General Aviation Manufacturers Association Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the physical and earth sciences, i.e., the area of science that studies inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy and associated phenomena.

People For The American Way Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $12m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

CONDUCTS RESEARCH, LEGAL AND EDUCATION WORK ON BEHALF OF FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES.