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

American Psychiatric Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $180m

Revenue: $54m

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.]

American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Washington, DC

Assets: $179m

Revenue: $78m

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP IN WAYS THAT ENHANCE THE SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.

Cobell Board Of Trustees

Washington, DC

Assets: $177m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

TO OVERSEE THE DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE STUDENTS.

American Association Of State Highway & Transportation Officials

Washington, DC

Assets: $177m

Revenue: $97m

MISSION:

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (AASHTO)'S PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. AASHTO SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORTATION BY OFFERING: SMART SOLUTIONS AND PROMISING PRACTICES; CRITICAL INFORMATION, TRAINING AND DATA; DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES; AND UNCHALLENGED EXPERTISE.

Casey Trees

Washington, DC

Assets: $173m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

TO RESTORE, ENHANCE AND PROTECT THE TREE CANOPY OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL.

American Association For The Advancement Of Science

Washington, DC

Assets: $173m

Revenue: $112m

MISSION:

THE AAAS SEEKS TO "ADVANCE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND INNOVATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE." TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE AAAS BOARD HAS SET THE FOLLOWING BROAD GOALS:ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AMONG SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE PUBLIC;PROMOTE AND DEFEND THE INTEGRITY OF SCIENCE AND ITS USE;STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE;PROVIDE A VOICE FOR SCIENCE ON SOCIETAL ISSUES;PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY;STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE;FOSTER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR EVERYONE;INCREASE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; ANDADVANCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN SCIENCE.

Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $173m

Revenue: $548m

MISSION:

TO UNLEASH GENEROSITY AND DRIVE INCREASED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS VIA DIGITAL PLATFORMS.

American Forest Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $172m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION IS TO DELIVER MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION IMPACT THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILY FOREST OWNERS. WORKING TOGETHER, WE STRIVE TO CULTIVATE THE MANY CONSERVATION BENEFITS FAMILY-OWNED FORESTS PROVIDE - AND DEMONSTRATE THEIR VALUE TO AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, COMPANIES AND LANDOWNERS ALIKE.

American Chemistry Council

Washington, DC

Assets: $166m

Revenue: $143m

MISSION:

TO DELIVER BUSINESS VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL ADVOCACY.

Bender Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $164m

Revenue: $10m

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.

American Pharmacists Association

Washington, DC

Assets: $164m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

AS THE VOICE OF PHARMACY, THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION LEADS THE PROFESSION AND EQUIPS MEMBERS FOR THEIR ROLE AS THE MEDICATION EXPERT IN TEAM-BASED, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE. APHA WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:* ADVANCING PHARMACISTS' OPTIMAL ROLES IN TEAM-BASED, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE.* PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RECOGNITION, DIFFERENTIATION, AND LEADERSHIP.* DISSEMINATING TIMELY RELEVANT INFORMATION AND STATE-OF-THE-ART TOOLS AND RESOURCES.* RAISING SOCIETAL AWARENESS ABOUT THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS AS ESSENTIAL IN PATIENT CARE FOR OPTIMAL MEDICATION USE.* CREATING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO CONNECT AND SHARE WITH PEERS ACROSS PRACTICE SETTINGS.

United Mine Workers Of America 1993 Benefit Plan And Trust

Washington, DC

Assets: $163m

Revenue: $429m

MISSION:

HIGH QUALITY DELIVERY OF CONTRACTUALLY MANDATED BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES IN THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER POSSIBLE.

American Israel Education Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $162m

Revenue: $65m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote international understanding through activities, such as events, forums, trainings, and exchanges, which enable people to develop an appreciation for other societies, their traditions and culture.

United Mine Workers Of America Prefunded Benefit Plan

Washington, DC

Assets: $160m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

HIGH QUALITY DELIVERY OF CONTRACTUALLY MANDATED BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES IN THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER POSSIBLE.

Hopewell Fund

Washington, DC

Assets: $160m

Revenue: $123m

MISSION:

THE HOPEWELL FUND HELPS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER CHANGEMAKERS LAUNCH NEW, (CONT. SCHEDULE O) INNOVATIVE SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. HOPEWELL IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE RAPID AND EFFICIENT LAUNCHES OF WELL-RESOURCED PROJECTS WITH DIVERSE REVENUE & FUNDING MODELS, INCLUDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND INVESTMENTS. MANY OF HOPEWELL'S PROJECTS EMPLOY BOLD AND AMBITIOUS STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE IMPACT THEY SEEK. HOPEWELL IS MANAGED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH EXPERIENCE IN STARTING UP INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

Optical Society Of America Inc

Washington, DC

Assets: $158m

Revenue: $51m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GENERATION, APPLICATION, AND ARCHIVING OF KNOWLEDGE OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS AND TO DISSEMINATE THE KNOWLEDGE WORLDWIDE.

National Committee For Quality Assurance

Washington, DC

Assets: $158m

Revenue: $99m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION: TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE.OUR VISION: TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE QUALITY THROUGH MEASUREMENT, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Corporation For Travel Promotion

Washington, DC

Assets: $155m

Revenue: $50m

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.]

Orange Crimson Foundation

Washington, DC

Assets: $155m

Revenue: $10m

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.

Nht Communities

Washington, DC

Assets: $154m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.