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Business and industry associations

There are 58,924 business and industry associations in the United States. Combined, these business and industry associations employ 232,365 people, earn more than $65 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $144 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
58,924
 
$64,770,998,922
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
44,352
 
$43,847,930,435
Real estate organizations
 
6,904
 
$12,103,486,082
Small business development organizations
 
2,155
 
$2,709,917,521
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Job trends for Business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
11,725
1-10
 
9,029
11-25
 
1,697
26-100
 
954
101 to 1,000
 
210
1,000+
 
11
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Sizes of business and industry associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
18,550
$250k to $1M
 
8,775
$1M to $5M
 
4,553
$5M to $25M
 
1,338
$25M to $100M
 
260
$100M+
 
72
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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)

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)

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
$9.5m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
27
EIN
54-1888632
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)

Vertical Aviation International (HAI)

Helicopter Association International's mission is to provide its members with services that directly benefit their operations.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$60.1m
Employees
41
EIN
53-0261213
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

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
$1.9m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
0
EIN
53-0114690
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

The mission of The Institute of Internal Auditors is to provide dynamic leadership for the global profession of internal auditing.
Revenue
$81.8m
Assets
$138.7m
Employees
261
EIN
13-5532538
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)

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)

National Court Reporters Association

NCRA promotes excellence among court reporters, offers certifications since 1937, and provides information through digital publications and social media.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
32
EIN
36-2213239
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$19.9m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
73
EIN
23-7392984
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) unites electrical manufacturers, develops standards, advocates policy, and fosters innovation to enhance market opportunities and economic contributions.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
85
EIN
13-1085700
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)

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 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
$7.6m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
37
EIN
13-2798416
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
$16.1m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
33
EIN
13-0452400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Plastics Industry Association (SPI)

SPI's mission is to educate the plastics industry, government and value chain, articulate clear and consistent descriptions of the different bioplastics options & provide strategic advice to the plastics industries.
Revenue
$58.6m
Assets
$39.6m
Employees
66
EIN
13-1325282
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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