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Recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs

There are 169,006 recreation, sports, and social clubs in the United States. Combined, these recreation, sports, and social clubs employ 772,804 people, earn more than $66 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $115 billion.
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Types of recreation, sports, and social clubs

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
93,865
 
$21,846,848,067
Social and country clubs
 
30,405
 
$19,924,914,358
Baseball and softball leagues
 
19,796
 
$1,395,897,736
Community parks and recreation centers
 
10,676
 
$5,946,071,993
Soccer clubs and leagues
 
8,047
 
$3,002,731,490
Football clubs and leagues
 
7,902
 
$596,275,277
Swimming leagues and clubs
 
5,828
 
$1,235,527,291
Sports competitions
 
5,674
 
$8,725,651,004
Hunting and fishing clubs
 
5,367
 
$949,212,806
Recreational and summer camps
 
4,933
 
$2,053,279,520
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Job trends for Recreation, sports, and social clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
20,759
1-10
 
5,594
11-25
 
3,168
26-100
 
3,684
101 to 1,000
 
1,999
1,000+
 
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Sizes of recreation, sports, and social clubs

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
43,940
$250k to $1M
 
12,523
$1M to $5M
 
4,876
$5M to $25M
 
1,866
$25M to $100M
 
194
$100M+
 
36
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Directory of recreation, sports, and social clubs

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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)

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)

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)

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
$3.5m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
18
EIN
36-6110135
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

Shape America (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
$4.5m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
23
EIN
52-0886491
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
$172.9m
Assets
$727.1m
Employees
509
EIN
13-3022855
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)

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)

North Shore Tennis and Racquets Club (NSTRC)

Founded over 100 years ago, North Shore Tennis and Racquets Club (NSTRC) has a proud tradition of promoting tennis as a valuable, healthy activity for players of all ages and abilities.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
166
EIN
13-1194010
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Astros Golf Foundation

The Astros Golf Foundation operates as a community foundation headquartered in Houston, TX and generated $11,181,792 in revenues last year.
Revenue
$34.7m
Assets
$25.9m
Employees
0
EIN
83-1791157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Basketball Players Association Foundation

The National Basketball Players Association Foundation highlights and accelerates the real and collaborative work that players do worldwide to build their communities and create meaningful change.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$42.7m
Employees
6
EIN
13-3894132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center

To provide recreational, vocational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities through programs and services that encourage self-expression, promote personal achievement, and lead to greater independence.
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$36.4m
Employees
177
EIN
94-1394025
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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