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Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce

There are 44,352 trade / professional associations in the United States. Combined, these trade / professional associations employ 131,985 people, earn more than $44 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $70 billion.
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Job trends for Trade / professional associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
7,222
1-10
 
7,095
11-25
 
1,250
26-100
 
709
101 to 1,000
 
171
1,000+
 
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Sizes of trade / professional associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
13,293
$250k to $1M
 
6,488
$1M to $5M
 
3,209
$5M to $25M
 
901
$25M to $100M
 
199
$100M+
 
56
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Directory of trade / professional associations

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1-20 of 44,352

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the nation's oldest national advertising trade association, and the only association representing all facets of the advertising industry.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
22
EIN
13-2581875
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Society of American Archivists

SAA educates archivists, develops principles, and identifies historical records through publications and annual meetings.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
15
EIN
84-6023531
IRS type
501(c)(6)

International Sign Association (ISA)

The International Sign Association's mission is to create thriving sign and visual communications industry communities through unique membership values that inspires growth and innovation for its members and partners.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
27
EIN
54-1888632
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Auto Care Association

The Auto Care Association is the voice for the auto care industry--a coast-to-coast network of 500,000 independent manufacturers, distributors, parts stores and repair shops offering quality, choice and innovation for drivers.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$38.1m
Employees
45
EIN
52-2172219
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Compressed Gas Association

The Compressed Gas Association sets safety standards and guidance for industrial, medical, food, and specialty gases, collaborating with industry and regulators.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
20
EIN
13-0594100
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Association for Corporate Growth

Association for Corporate Growth connects over 100,000 M&A professionals to drive middle-market growth through networking, education, and resources across 61 global markets.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
90
EIN
13-6163137
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Bsa the Software Alliance (BSA)

The Business Software Alliance is the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world.
Revenue
$29.3m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
56
EIN
06-1242574
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
$16.1m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
33
EIN
13-0452400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Plastics Industry Association (SPI)

SPI's mission is to educate the plastics industry, government and value chain, articulate clear and consistent descriptions of the different bioplastics options & provide strategic advice to the plastics industries.
Revenue
$58.6m
Assets
$39.6m
Employees
66
EIN
13-1325282
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$15.1m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
31
EIN
20-5913680
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Asm International

Asm International connects materials engineers and scientists, disseminates trusted materials knowledge, advances education and research, and solves materials technology challenges through global networks.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
89
EIN
34-0714532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Printing United Alliance (SGIA)

SGIA is the only international association for specialty imaging. Their mission is to provide imaging professionals with the tools and information needed to make the best possible business decisions.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
44
EIN
36-2147323
IRS type
501(c)(6)

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

IFDA's mission is to provide industry support on two basic fronts-government relations and industry relations.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
26
EIN
06-1638811
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Association for Professional In Infection Control and Epidemology

Apic's mission is to create a safer world through prevention of Infection. Apic's purpose is to influence, support, and improve the quality of health care through the practice and management of Infection Control and epidemiology.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
92
EIN
23-7256856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) unites electrical manufacturers, develops standards, advocates policy, and fosters innovation to enhance market opportunities and economic contributions.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
85
EIN
13-1085700
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)

AAFA's mission is to promote best practices and innovation. AAFA's comprehensive work ensures the continued success and growth of the apparel and footwear industry, its suppliers, and its customers.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
20
EIN
53-0258503
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)

Software and Information Industry Association is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA is an umbrella association representing 800+ technology, data and media companies globally.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
32
EIN
52-1329859
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Alliance for Care at Home (NAHC)

NAHC is committed to achieving the highest quality of care at home for vulnerable Americans and thereby winning the last great civil rights battle.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
28
EIN
84-0617736
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

The mission of The Institute of Internal Auditors is to provide dynamic leadership for the global profession of internal auditing.
Revenue
$81.8m
Assets
$138.7m
Employees
261
EIN
13-5532538
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$61.7m
Assets
$69.1m
Employees
197
EIN
13-1084330
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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