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Public sector reform and improvement organizations

There are 2,554 public sector improvement organizations in the United States. Combined, these public sector improvement organizations employ 23,006 people, earn more than $11 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $59 billion.
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Job trends for Public sector improvement organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
397
1-10
 
247
11-25
 
106
26-100
 
74
101 to 1,000
 
37
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of public sector improvement organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
484
$250k to $1M
 
231
$1M to $5M
 
217
$5M to $25M
 
99
$25M to $100M
 
27
$100M+
 
13
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Directory of public sector improvement organizations

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1-20 of 2,554

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation of broker-dealers.
Revenue
$2.6b
Assets
$3.1b
Employees
4,703
EIN
53-0088710
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Heritage Foundation

Conservative think tank promoting free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional values, and strong national defense. Led by Kevin Roberts in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$133.9m
Assets
$413.8m
Employees
557
EIN
23-7327730
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Action Network

American Action Network promotes center-right policies and conducts issue advocacy through various media nationwide from its Washington, DC location.
Revenue
$74.1m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
25
EIN
27-0730508
IRS type
501(c)(4)

International Citycounty Management Association

The International Citycounty Management Association enhances local governance by fostering connections, sharing best practices, and promoting professionalism among local government leaders worldwide.
Revenue
$29.5m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
110
EIN
36-2167755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Affairs Council

Public Affairs Council advances and promotes responsible community involvement by businesses through resources, consulting services, and peer-to-peer discussion groups.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
25
EIN
13-1790733
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Competitive Enterprise Institute

Competitive Enterprise Institute (cei) is a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to the principles of free Enterprise and limited government.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
44
EIN
52-1351785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Attorneys General Mission Foundation

The purpose of NAAG Mission Foundation is to benefit NAAG's mission by engaging in education, research, and training programs, supporting the enforcement of the MSA, and funding other NAAG programs and initiatives.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$111.4m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0088843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

FreedomWorks

FreedomWorks mobilizes grassroots activists to advocate for limited government and liberty, through training, education, and lobbying in Washington D.C.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
58
EIN
52-1349353
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Common Cause Education Fund

Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest.
Revenue
$25.1m
Assets
$31.3m
Employees
154
EIN
31-1705370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Agenda

Public Agenda is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening democracy and expanding opportunity for all Americans. Public Agenda's mission is to improve democratic problem solving.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
17
EIN
13-2847587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for American Progress (CAP)

The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.
Revenue
$37.4m
Assets
$84.5m
Employees
360
EIN
30-0126510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Common Cause

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
154
EIN
52-6078441
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Governors Association (NGA)

National Governors Association's mission is to provide tailored technical assistance for challenges facing the states, identity and share best practices, and serve as an information clearing house of Gubernatorial initiatives.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7391796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Policy research and analysis organization promoting greater public understanding of budget policies and improving low-income programs and healthcare access.
Revenue
$52.5m
Assets
$172.0m
Employees
201
EIN
52-1234565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Judicial Watch

Judicial Watch promotes transparency and accountability in government through litigation, investigations, and public outreach while advocating high ethical standards in public life.
Revenue
$127.7m
Assets
$502.9m
Employees
63
EIN
52-1885088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North American Electric Reliability corporation (NERC)

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the reliability of the bulk power system in North America.
Revenue
$112.4m
Assets
$113.5m
Employees
292
EIN
20-4821888
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

SPP serves members and customers providing independent regional security coordination and tariff administration across all or parts of eight southwestern states.
Revenue
$291.7m
Assets
$1.9b
Employees
889
EIN
71-0748158
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Large Public Power Council (LPPC)

Founded in 1987, the Large Public Power Council s comprised of 25 of the nation's largest public power systems. They are locally-owned and controlled not-for-profit electric utilities committed only to the people and communities they serve.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
2
EIN
06-1242756
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Cargo Bureau (NCB)

To render assistance to the United States Coast Guard in discharging its responsibilities under the 1948 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea and for other purposes closely related thereto.
Revenue
$36.3m
Assets
$150.5m
Employees
128
EIN
13-5615188
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Pennsylvania Division Horsemen's Association (HBPA)

The Pennsylvania Benefit Trust provides dental, physical therapy, chiropractic, prescription, hospital and vision coverage for trainers and their employees on the backside of Penn National and Presque Isle Downs.
Revenue
$34.7m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
5
EIN
25-1596369
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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