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Nonprofits in District of Columbia

There are 16,334 organizations in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtonian nonprofits employ 270,925 people, earn more than $79 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $166 billion.
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Nonprofits by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
16,327
 
$79,251,995,746
Rochester, NY
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for District of Columbia nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
3,064
1-10
 
1,706
11-25
 
835
26-100
 
787
101 to 1,000
 
384
1,000+
 
32
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,766
$250k to $1M
 
1,715
$1M to $5M
 
1,860
$5M to $25M
 
1,054
$25M to $100M
 
327
$100M+
 
129
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
 
2,367
 
$9,565,759,452
Business and community development organizations
 
1,728
 
$10,307,578,914
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
1,209
 
$4,883,284,525
Health organizations
 
1,159
 
$8,333,863,738
Religious organizations
 
1,150
 
$350,307,986
International-focused organizations
 
1,075
 
$7,758,453,265
Foundations
 
1,053
 
$2,426,093,348
Human service organizations
 
915
 
$5,699,422,189
Civil rights and social justice organizations
 
680
 
$3,460,088,681
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
533
 
$3,065,655,007
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Directory of nonprofits in District of Columbia

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1-20 of 16,334

U S Russia Foundation for Ecnomic Advancement and the Rule of Law (USRF)

The mission of USRF is to support the long-term economic development of Russia's market economy, working in close partnership with the Russian government and leading Russian institutions.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$191.5m
Employees
15
EIN
01-0732928
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Essential Hospitals Institute

Essential Hospitals Institute improves care for vulnerable populations by sharing innovative models and providing educational resources to safety-net hospitals.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1535611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Washington Community Foundation

The mission of the Community Foundation for the national capital region is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging and supporting effective giving and by providing leadership on critical issues in our Community.
Revenue
$100.0m
Assets
$530.9m
Employees
41
EIN
23-7343119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

The Service Employees International Union is 2.1 million working people and 50,000 retirees united to improve services and their communities across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Revenue
$247.0m
Assets
$427.6m
Employees
524
EIN
36-0852885
IRS type
501(c)(5)

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)

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)

Eugene and Agnes E Meyer Foundation

The Meyer Foundation pursues and invests in solutions that build an equitable Greater Washington community in which economically disadvantaged people thrive.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$224.8m
Employees
14
EIN
53-0241716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SOS Childrens Village USA

We build families for orphaned, abandoned and other vulnerable children in 134 countries and territories, including the United States. We are the largest nongovernmental organization dedicated to the care of orphaned and abandoned children.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
23
EIN
13-6188433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freedom Forum

The Freedom Forum -- dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people -- is a nonpartisan foundation that champions the five freedoms of the First Amendment.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$606.5m
Employees
55
EIN
54-1604427
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howard University

Howard University is an institution that educates students, develops professionals, conducts research, and serves patients through 12 schools of higher education and an academic medical center.
Revenue
$1.3b
Assets
$2.6b
Employees
7,732
EIN
53-0204707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Engineering Education

ASEE advances innovation, excellence and access in engineering education. It offers publications, member services and promotes engineering to young students.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
49
EIN
37-0730118
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bainum Family Foundation

Bainum Family Foundation operates and supports educational programs and projects assisting underserved children and youth, from early childhood through post-secondary education.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$731.8m
Employees
44
EIN
23-7000192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

340B Health

A nation where hospitals and health systems can continue to fulfill their mission to provide care for patients regardless of their ability to pay. Be the leading advocate and resource for 340B hospitals and their clinicians.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$36.0m
Employees
32
EIN
20-5913680
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Population Reference Bureau (PRB)

PRB analyzes and disseminates data to inform evidence-based policies that improve population health and well-being worldwide.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
59
EIN
53-0214030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of County and City Health Officals (NACCHO)

The mission of NACCHO is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice of local health departments to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives.
Revenue
$81.4m
Assets
$29.1m
Employees
197
EIN
52-1426663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

AACC is an education professional society in Washington, DC whose mission is: AACC's mission is Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
33
EIN
53-0196569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Drug Information Association

Drug Information Association, Inc. ("dia") fosters innovation to improve health and wellbeing worldwide by: - providing invaluable forums to exchange vital Information and discuss current issues related to health products, technologies, and services; - de....
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
62
EIN
23-7311318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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
$15.1m
Assets
$27.1m
Employees
36
EIN
13-0452400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Seed Foundation

The Seed Foundation partners with urban communities to prepare underserved students for success in college and offers finance and operational support.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
31
EIN
54-1850819
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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