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Washington DC disease-focused nonprofits

There are 834 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in the greater Washington DC metro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro disease-focused nonprofits employ 11,452 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
155
 
$496,516,893
Cancer nonprofits
 
144
 
$941,405,885
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
109
 
$351,932,280
Medical specialty organizations
 
107
 
$595,525,035
Organ disease nonprofits
 
101
 
$510,543,798
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
56
 
$423,421,203
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
49
 
$6,607,761
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
48
 
$93,819,533
Autism awareness organizations
 
39
 
$113,955,955
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
26
 
$104,134,316
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Job trends for Washington DC disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
209
1-10
 
109
11-25
 
49
26-100
 
58
101 to 1,000
 
18
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
189
$250k to $1M
 
128
$1M to $5M
 
135
$5M to $25M
 
58
$25M to $100M
 
17
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Washington DC

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American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The mission of the College is to serve the evolving needs of physicians in the delivery of high quality, scientifically sound, humanistic, ethical, and cost-effective health care to gastroenterology patients.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$289.8m
Employees
49
EIN
13-1883814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TSC Alliance

Founded in 1974, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) provides information, access to resources and a place for hope for those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
26
EIN
95-3018799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

ARVO advances vision science research globally, awards achievements, provides travel grants, and holds an annual convention for researchers.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
34
EIN
34-0812556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Otolarngic Allergy Foundation

The American Academy of Otolarngic Allergy Foundation seeks to advance allergy research and knowledge for the treatment of otolaryngic conditions.
Revenue
$224.6k
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
0
EIN
22-2480270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)

Society of Interventional Radiology is a national organization of physicians, scientists and allied health professionals dedicated to improving public health through disease management and minimally invasive, image-guided therapeutic interventions.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
67
EIN
39-1345331
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Inteleos (ARDMS)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) promotes quality care and patient safety through the certification and continuing competency of ultrasound professionals.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
117
EIN
51-0184277
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

As the leading organization in radiation oncology, biology and physics, ASTRO is dedicated to improving patient care through education, clinical practice, advancement of science and advocacy.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$52.5m
Employees
103
EIN
42-0943164
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Society of Hematology (ASH)

To further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
Revenue
$108.3m
Assets
$331.5m
Employees
126
EIN
23-7080568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA)

While colorectal cancer affects the lives of more than 140,000 Americans every year, it is preventable. With this in mind we have made it our mission to end the disease within our lifetime.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
69
EIN
86-0947831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lupus Foundation of America

The Lupus Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through a comprehensive program of research, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
74
EIN
43-1131436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AIDS United

AU's mission is to end the AIDS epidemic within the US. We seek to achieve our mission through strategic grantmaking initiatives that cover a broad range of areas including access to care, advocacy, and syringe access.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
46
EIN
52-1706646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

AAMI's mission is to increase the understanding and beneficial use of medical instrumentation through effective standards and educational programs, and publications.
Revenue
$19.8m
Assets
$43.2m
Employees
57
EIN
27-4379277
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Endocrine Society

Endocrine Society unites 18,000 professionals to advance hormone research, improve patient care, and advocate for policies enhancing endocrine health worldwide.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$81.4m
Employees
89
EIN
73-0531256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)

Heart Rhythm Society has created this center to provide accurate, clear and understandable information about cardiac arrhythmia disorders. Designed to educate patients and the public, the site aims to further understanding of heart rhythm problems.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
54
EIN
04-2694458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. They have over 350 affiliate groups across the country.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
30
EIN
13-2992567
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)

The Brain Injury Association of America's mission is to advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment and education and to improve the quality of life for all individuals impacted by brain injury.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
26
EIN
04-2716222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation fights HIV/AIDS through advocacy, research, and strengthening health systems to ensure healthy futures for mothers and children.
Revenue
$138.0m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
135
EIN
95-4191698
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GO2 For Lung Cancer

GO2 Foundation For Lung Cancer transforms survivorship, driving national awareness and healthcare policy for those with or at risk of lung cancer.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
64
EIN
20-4417327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN)

ACS CAN works to make cancer a national priority. Specifically, it advocates for better access to care, cancer prevention and early detection programs, cancer research funding, regulation of tobacco by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Revenue
$49.8m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
246
EIN
52-2340031
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

SNMMI is an international scientific and medical organization dedicated to raising public awareness about what molecular imaging is and how it can help provide patients with the best health care possible.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
50
EIN
36-2496678
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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