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Recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs

There are 165,797 recreation, sports, and social clubs in the United States. Combined, these recreation, sports, and social clubs employ 755,709 people, earn more than $65 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $113 billion.
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Types of recreation, sports, and social clubs

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
91,673
 
$21,189,342,544
Social and country clubs
 
29,917
 
$19,813,211,025
Baseball and softball leagues
 
19,290
 
$1,312,726,894
Community parks and recreation centers
 
10,576
 
$5,496,722,773
Soccer clubs and leagues
 
7,836
 
$2,889,734,425
Football clubs and leagues
 
7,706
 
$573,309,809
Swimming leagues and clubs
 
5,779
 
$1,212,604,501
Sports competitions
 
5,562
 
$8,705,343,291
Hunting and fishing clubs
 
5,314
 
$949,352,369
Recreational and summer camps
 
4,890
 
$2,034,703,233
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Job trends for Recreation, sports, and social clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
20,480
1-10
 
5,578
11-25
 
3,145
26-100
 
3,706
101 to 1,000
 
1,987
1,000+
 
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Sizes of recreation, sports, and social clubs

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
43,513
$250k to $1M
 
12,436
$1M to $5M
 
4,861
$5M to $25M
 
1,845
$25M to $100M
 
184
$100M+
 
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RV Industry Association (RVIA)

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association located in Reston, Virginia, is the national trade association representing RV manufacturers and their component parts suppliers.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$57.0m
Employees
74
EIN
38-1776441
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Boat and Yacht Council

American Boat and Yacht Council promotes boating safety by developing and publishing voluntary standards for boat safety and educating individuals on boating safety. It is located in Annapolis, MD.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
20
EIN
13-1939929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Right To Play

Right To Play's mission is to use sport and play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of poverty, conflict, and disease in disadvantaged communities.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
14
EIN
13-4045245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Archery Trade Association (ATA)

The Archery Trade Association is dedicated to making the industry profitable by decreasing business overhead, reducing taxes and government regulation, and increasing participation in archery and bowhunting.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
18
EIN
36-6110135
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)

SHAPE America's mission is to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
26
EIN
52-0886491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NRA Foundation

The NRA Foundation is the country's leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports, having awarded thousands of grants in support of educational programs since its inception in 1990.
Revenue
$42.5m
Assets
$212.2m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1710886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

NSDAR promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism by collecting artifacts and sponsoring research, scholarships, and patriotic activities.
Revenue
$33.9m
Assets
$246.6m
Employees
196
EIN
53-0205923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Park Conservancy

The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to restore, manage, and enhance Central Park in partnership with the public.
Revenue
$200.2m
Assets
$677.4m
Employees
499
EIN
13-3022855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

the Add Impact Network

Bike on the Beach is a cycling organization that promotes cycling for fun and fitness while seeking to raise money and awareness for autism through charity bike rides from urban areas to nearby beaches.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$202.6k
Employees
3
EIN
26-1809507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harvard Club of New York City (HCNY)

The 120-year old Clubhouse provides a respite from the bustle of the city just outside, with personalized service, fine dining, and the amenities of a luxury, boutique hotel.
Revenue
$43.7m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
423
EIN
13-0827620
IRS type
501(c)(7)

After-School All-Stars (ASAS)

ASAS provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. To be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go to college, to find careers they love and then give back to their communities.
Revenue
$28.5m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
732
EIN
95-4441208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York Road Runners

New York Road Runners is an amateur sports clubs or league in New York, NY whose mission is: New York Road Runners (nyrr)'s mission is to help and inspire people through running.
Revenue
$132.7m
Assets
$187.1m
Employees
945
EIN
13-2949483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics Southern California

Special Olympics Southern California offers sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting health, leadership, inclusion, and community engagement across 11 counties.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
89
EIN
95-4538450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Festival of Children Foundation

Festival of Children Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$673.9k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0481729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kaboom

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids - especially those living in poverty - the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
74
EIN
52-1970904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics

Special Olympics fosters inclusion and wellness through sports, empowering over 5 million individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve fitness, courage, and community.
Revenue
$186.4m
Assets
$164.2m
Employees
286
EIN
52-0889518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camp Kaylie

Camp Ohel, Inc. (d.b.a. Camp Kaylie) was incorporated july 16, 2008 as a new york not-for-profit corporation for the primary objective of developing and operating a fully integrated summer Camp for children with and without developmental disabilities.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
405
EIN
27-3352587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park is the not- for-profit entity responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance and operation of Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85-acre sustainable waterfront park stretching 1.3 miles along Brooklyn's East River shoreline.
Revenue
$34.6m
Assets
$503.3m
Employees
86
EIN
27-2846763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Strawberry Festival

Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival's headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides and exhibits of commerce.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$48.4m
Employees
485
EIN
59-6151219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chesapeake Conservancy

Chesapeake Conservancy connects people and wildlife to the Chesapeake Bay and works to conserve, protect, and restore its natural beauty.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
54
EIN
26-2271377
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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