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Business associations and community development organizations

There are 145,686 business and community development organizations in the United States. Combined, these business and community development organizations employ 433,101 people, earn more than $106 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $250 billion.
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Types of business and community development organizations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
59,598
 
$65,003,874,051
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
45,092
 
$44,270,350,235
Community service clubs and organizations
 
39,607
 
$4,257,032,469
Community development corporations
 
23,395
 
$9,496,297,152
Economic development organizations
 
11,428
 
$18,141,760,025
Real estate organizations
 
6,877
 
$11,980,480,487
Urban development organizations
 
4,840
 
$6,296,796,462
Small business development organizations
 
2,243
 
$2,722,346,396
Organizations supporing multiple business and community development organizations
 
1,840
 
$84,033,206
Nonprofit management organizations
 
1,597
 
$7,169,226,441
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Job trends for Business and community development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
21,139
1-10
 
14,366
11-25
 
3,117
26-100
 
1,946
101 to 1,000
 
588
1,000+
 
21
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Sizes of business and community development organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
36,739
$250k to $1M
 
14,109
$1M to $5M
 
7,514
$5M to $25M
 
2,405
$25M to $100M
 
450
$100M+
 
105
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Directory of business and community development organizations

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The Society of American Archivists

SAA educates archivists, develops principles, and identifies historical records through publications and annual meetings.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
15
EIN
84-6023531
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the nation's oldest national advertising trade association, and the only association representing all facets of the advertising industry.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
22
EIN
13-2581875
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Association of Realtors

NAR facilitates professional development among realtors, promotes high ethical standards, and supports policies that enhance housing affordability.
Revenue
$360.8m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
365
EIN
36-1520690
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) serves their nation's construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity and responsibility of those who build America.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
87
EIN
53-0029260
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Coatings Association (ACA)

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a nonprofit trade association representing both companies and professionals in the paint and coatings industry.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$40.0m
Employees
94
EIN
53-0115900
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Food Marketplace (FMI)

For food retailers, wholesalers and suppliers of all types and sizes, FMI leads the way in providing comprehensive programs, resources, guidance, advocacy and services for the food, pharmacy and grocery retail industry.
Revenue
$44.9m
Assets
$86.3m
Employees
104
EIN
36-2900465
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)

AAFA's mission is to promote best practices and innovation. AAFA's comprehensive work ensures the continued success and growth of the apparel and footwear industry, its suppliers, and its customers.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
20
EIN
53-0258503
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Global Business Alliance (OFII)

OFII works to ensure the United States remains the top location for global investment. As such, OFII advocates for fair, non-discriminatory treatment of foreign-based companies and promotes policies that will encourage them to establish U.S. operations.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
26
EIN
13-3218529
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Wireless Infrastructure Association

PCIA - The Wireless Infrastructure Association is the trade association representing the companies that make up the wireless telecommunications infrastructure industry.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
42
EIN
54-1739521
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning

To benefit the public by granting the cfp certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for competent and ethical personal Financial Planning.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$45.9m
Employees
152
EIN
74-2385850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
Revenue
$177.5m
Assets
$773.0m
Employees
532
EIN
36-2192800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Engineering Education

American Society for Engineering Education advances engineering education through initiatives, conferences, resources, policy advocacy, diversity promotion, and management of DoD/NSF fellowships.
Revenue
$26.4m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
41
EIN
37-0730118
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lions Clubs - Catherine M Rizzo (LCI)

Lions Clubs International's mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Revenue
$78.0m
Assets
$172.4m
Employees
243
EIN
36-1263962
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

NMMA is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle.
Revenue
$51.7m
Assets
$55.5m
Employees
217
EIN
36-2369301
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Printing United Alliance (SGIA)

SGIA is the only international association for specialty imaging. Their mission is to provide imaging professionals with the tools and information needed to make the best possible business decisions.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
44
EIN
36-2147323
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association unites marketing professionals, advancing the field through recognition, education, and impactful research while fostering community and diverse industry practices.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
102
EIN
36-2130315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

IFDA's mission is to provide industry support on two basic fronts-government relations and industry relations.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
26
EIN
06-1638811
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Institute of Physics (AIP)

The American Institute of Physics is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership corporation. AIP's mission is to advance, promote and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity.
Revenue
$92.4m
Assets
$300.8m
Employees
330
EIN
13-1667053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states.
Revenue
$61.7m
Assets
$69.1m
Employees
197
EIN
13-1084330
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Essential Hospitals Institute

Essential Hospitals Institute drives research, education, and leadership development to improve quality, safety, affordability, and community-integrated care at essential hospitals.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1535611
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "S00: Community Improvement, Capacity Building: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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