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District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 653civil rights and advocacy organizations in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtoniancivil rights and social justice organizationsemploy 11,651 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
273
$2,324,212,928
Voter registration and education organizations
97
$440,560,871
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
96
$396,611,292
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
51
$234,735,152
LGBT rights organizations
47
$133,665,787
Women's rights advocacy organizations
33
$62,309,392
Civil rights and social justice research and public policy institutes
25
$99,404,429
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
14
$39,069,426
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
12
$62,286,073
Organizations supporting a single civil rights or social justice organization
8
$37,597,406
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
653
$3,645,378,721
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Job trends for District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
128
1-10
105
11-25
52
26-100
55
101 to 1,000
14
1,000+
2
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
112
$250k to $1M
84
$1M to $5M
115
$5M to $25M
69
$25M to $100M
10
$100M+
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Aarp, Majority Forward, America Votes, Judicial Watch, and UnidosUS earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 1.6% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations with more than $100 million account for 59.1% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in District of Columbia

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Catholics for Choice

Catholics for Choice promotes sexual and reproductive ethics based on justice and respect for individuals' decision-making capacity.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
19
EIN
52-1154418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote mobilizes and educates young people to participate in the civic process through voter registration, education, and empowerment.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
24
EIN
02-0767157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Media Matters for America

Media Matters for America combats conservative misinformation, supports progressive issues, and analyzes media narratives to empower activists and the public.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$20.0m
Employees
122
EIN
47-0928008
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arc of the United States

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
68
EIN
13-5642032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

America Votes

America Votes is the central coordination hub of the progressive community working with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote.
Revenue
$115.0m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
122
EIN
26-4568349
IRS type
501(c)(4)

UnidosUS

UnidosUS is the largest Hispanic civil rights organization in the US, working to improve opportunities through advocacy and community-based programs.
Revenue
$55.0m
Assets
$141.0m
Employees
187
EIN
86-0212873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reproductive Freedom for All

NARAL Pro-Choice America ensures women's reproductive freedom through political advocacy, organizing members, and national communication from Washington, D.C.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
145
EIN
13-2630359
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Women's Law Center

NWLC advances and protects women's legal rights in education, employment, family economic security, and health. Located in Washington D.C.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$112.1m
Employees
160
EIN
52-1213010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Third Way

Third Way is a Washington, D.C. based public policy think tank founded in 2005. The think tank develops political and policy ideas, conducts public opinion research, and hosts an array of public events, issues briefings, etc.
Revenue
$27.2m
Assets
$57.6m
Employees
106
EIN
20-1734070
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Family Research Council (FRC)

Family Research Council's mission is to advance faith, family and freedom in public policy and the culture from a Christian worldview.
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
116
EIN
52-1792772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Justice In Aging

Justice in Aging is a national organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty by securing access to affordable health care, economic security, and the courts for older adults with limited resources.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
35
EIN
95-3132674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

League of Women Voters (LWV)

The LWV, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase the understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
55
EIN
53-0115655
IRS type
501(c)(4)

The American Humanist Association

The American Humanist Association promotes humanism, defends civil liberties and secular governance, and educates the public through publications and conferences.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
19
EIN
94-6168317
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Childrens Defense Fund (CDF)

Children's Defense Fund 's mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$58.3m
Employees
278
EIN
52-0895622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Human Rights Campaign

Human Rights Campaign advocates for LGBTQ+ equality, mobilizes voters, educates communities, and influences policies to create a safer, more inclusive society.
Revenue
$45.9m
Assets
$37.3m
Employees
300
EIN
52-1243457
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Alliance for Justice

Alliance for Justice advances constitutional values, promotes fair judiciary selection and offers resources for effective advocacy by nonprofits.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
58
EIN
52-1009973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Judicial Watch

Judicial Watch promotes government transparency and accountability through litigation, investigations, and public outreach, ensuring officials uphold ethical standards and the rule of law.
Revenue
$104.3m
Assets
$412.6m
Employees
59
EIN
52-1885088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation improves the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people by working to increase understanding and encourage the adoption of LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1481896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of University Women / Aauw-Educational Foundation

Aauw advances equity for Women and girls through advocacy, education, research, leadership and philanthropy. Aauw advances gender equity for Women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$157.3m
Employees
56
EIN
52-6037388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aarp

AARP empowers people to live as they age through advocacy, information, and services for those aged 50+ and their families.
Revenue
$1.8b
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
2,114
EIN
95-1985500
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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