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Business and industry associations

There are 57,327business and industry associations in the United States. Combined, these business and industry associationsemploy 167,136 people, earn more than $58 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $131 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
57,327
$57,942,024,021
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
42,749
$36,414,303,705
Real estate organizations
6,936
$11,825,838,216
Small business development organizations
1,877
$2,084,458,629
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Job trends for Business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
11,044
1-10
8,835
11-25
1,662
26-100
881
101 to 1,000
202
1,000+
10
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Sizes of business and industry associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
18,446
$250k to $1M
8,347
$1M to $5M
4,232
$5M to $25M
1,181
$25M to $100M
231
$100M+
61
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Directory of business and industry associations

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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
$62.0m
Assets
$69.6m
Employees
204
EIN
13-1084330
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
$24.7m
Assets
$36.1m
Employees
79
EIN
53-0029260
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$129.5m
Assets
$678.4m
Employees
475
EIN
36-2192800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) enhances electrical manufacturing in the U.S., representing 240 manufacturers and promoting industry standards, advocacy, and technological developments.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
88
EIN
13-1085700
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

Apic's mission is to create a safer world through prevention of Infection. Apic's purpose is to influence, support, and improve the quality of health care through the practice and management of Infection Control and epidemiology.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
92
EIN
23-7256856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Sign Association (ISA)

The International Sign Association's mission is to create thriving sign and visual communications industry communities through unique membership values that inspires growth and innovation for its members and partners.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
27
EIN
54-1888632
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
$38.1m
Assets
$82.3m
Employees
98
EIN
36-2900465
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP)

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
$48.6m
Assets
$82.4m
Employees
135
EIN
74-2385850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$100.0m
Assets
$287.9m
Employees
320
EIN
13-1667053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Associations Institute (CAI)

CAI's mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership and responsible citizenship, ideals reflected in communities that are preferred places to call home.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
69
EIN
23-7392984
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
$7.6m
Assets
$40.1m
Employees
90
EIN
53-0115900
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Bsa the Software Alliance (BSA)

The Business Software Alliance is the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
65
EIN
06-1242574
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
$15.6m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
41
EIN
54-1739521
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
$7.3m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
15
EIN
13-2581875
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Vertical Aviation International (HAI)

Helicopter Association International's mission is to provide its members with services that directly benefit their operations.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$65.1m
Employees
42
EIN
53-0261213
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

ACI has provided its expertise to federal, state, and third-party efforts into describing, standardizing and regulating what is considered an environmentally preferable program (EPP), beneficial, or safe.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$25.4m
Employees
37
EIN
13-0452400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

ASID inspires and enriches our members by promoting the value of interior design, while providing indispensable knowledge and experiences that build relationships.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
37
EIN
13-2798416
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Compressed Gas Association

CGA promotes safe handling of industrial and medical gases through technical development, industry meetings, and educational materials.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
19
EIN
13-0594100
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
$7.4m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
28
EIN
13-3218529
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) represents independent insurance agents in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
0
EIN
53-0114690
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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