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International and foreign affairs organizations

There are 26,973 international-focused organizations in the United States. Combined, these international-focused organizations employ 365,996 people, earn more than $66 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $158 billion.
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Types of international-focused organizations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
International development and relief organizations
 
17,530
 
$45,471,734,984
Humanitarian organizations
 
12,014
 
$26,012,297,632
International cultural and student exchange programs
 
3,541
 
$6,584,105,371
World peace and international security organizations
 
1,552
 
$2,637,452,047
Human rights organizations
 
1,329
 
$7,600,647,978
Organizations supporting multiple foreign affairs and international nonprofits
 
921
 
$867,561,349
International and foreign affairs professional societies
 
531
 
$192,384,721
International refugee and migration organizations
 
512
 
$2,664,608,393
International and foreign affairs alliances and advocates
 
297
 
$205,224,056
Organizations supporting a single foreign affairs or international organization
 
251
 
$515,293,910
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Job trends for International-focused organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5,241
1-10
 
2,980
11-25
 
501
26-100
 
334
101 to 1,000
 
158
1,000+
 
16
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Sizes of international-focused organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
8,010
$250k to $1M
 
3,072
$1M to $5M
 
1,606
$5M to $25M
 
556
$25M to $100M
 
189
$100M+
 
100
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Directory of international-focused organizations

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Plan International

Plan International advances children's rights and girls' equality worldwide through education, protection from violence, youth empowerment, sexual health and rights, and emergency support.
Revenue
$726.9m
Assets
$313.9m
Employees
254
EIN
51-0169168
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Bread for the World

Bread for the World is a non-partisan, Christian citizens' movement in the United States to end hunger. The organization describes itself as a collective Christian voice urging nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
94
EIN
13-2803276
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Camfed USA Foundation

Camfed educates girls and empowers women to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa through educational support programs and alumni networks.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
16
EIN
54-2033897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA)

A non-profit international educational organization with partners in more than 60 different countries, Youth For Understanding is one of the world's oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange programs.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
51
EIN
02-0557010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worldwide Orphans (WWO)

Worldwide Orphans (WWO) was established in 1997 by Dr. Jane Aronson, a global pediatric specialist. WWO is a New York/New Jersey based 501(c)(3) international nongovernmental organization (INGO) headquartered in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
6
EIN
13-3968225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$197.9m
Employees
117
EIN
52-0954751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Synergos

Synergos helps solve the complex problems of poverty and inequality by promoting and supporting collaborations among business, government, civil society, and communities.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
17
EIN
13-3392006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee aids vulnerable Jews globally, fosters community resilience, and responds to crises while promoting Jewish identity and future.
Revenue
$412.9m
Assets
$858.4m
Employees
162
EIN
13-1656634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children International

Children International empowers youth through health care, education, and job training, fostering lasting change to break the cycle of poverty in their communities.
Revenue
$31.7m
Assets
$143.8m
Employees
149
EIN
44-6005794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fhi 360

Family Health Network develops integrated technology solutions that connect patients with members of their care team, opening the door to improved communication and better health outcomes.
Revenue
$800.0m
Assets
$348.3m
Employees
1,671
EIN
23-7413005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Accion

Accion is an international development or relief organization in Washington, DC whose mission is: Accion's mission is to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$310.5m
Employees
106
EIN
13-2535763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is an independent, humanitarian agency and network established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the specific purpose of individual and sustainable community development and disaster relief.
Revenue
$118.5m
Assets
$85.5m
Employees
158
EIN
52-1314847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Action Against Hunger USA

Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
Revenue
$160.8m
Assets
$81.7m
Employees
104
EIN
13-3327220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hadassah Medical Relief Association

Volunteer organization supporting Hadassah, with responsibility for investment assets. Inspires passion and commitment to the future of Israel.
Revenue
$50.6m
Assets
$679.0m
Employees
0
EIN
13-6110872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is an independent organization that uses medicine and science to stop mass atrocities and severe human rights violations against individuals.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
35
EIN
22-2488437
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seva Foundation

Since 1978, Seva Foundation has been a leading innovator in the delivery of vital eye care services to the world's most vulnerable.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
27
EIN
38-2231279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aga Khan Foundation Usa

Aga Khan Foundation USA makes long-term investments, from early childhood education to infrastructure. They build hospitals and schools. They work with people to serve their community and build their local economy.
Revenue
$85.8m
Assets
$622.5m
Employees
34
EIN
52-1231983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equality Now

Equality Now protects and promotes the human rights of women and girls around the world through legal advocacy and mobilization of public pressure.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$28.4m
Employees
18
EIN
13-3660566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EarthRights International

EarthRights International (ERI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of lawyers, trainers and organizers with expertise in human rights, the environment, and corporate and government accountability.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
40
EIN
04-3265555
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "Q00: International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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