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Washington DC area nonprofits

There are 60,508 organizations in the greater Washington DC metro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro nonprofits employ 782,371 people, earn more than $164 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $397 billion.
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Job trends for Washington DC nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
9,519
1-10
 
3,768
11-25
 
1,725
26-100
 
1,615
101 to 1,000
 
780
1,000+
 
72
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
11,377
$250k to $1M
 
4,637
$1M to $5M
 
3,776
$5M to $25M
 
1,900
$25M to $100M
 
586
$100M+
 
252
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
8,584
 
$1,127,322,466
Educational institutions
 
8,157
 
$15,543,421,011
Business and community development organizations
 
4,967
 
$19,092,672,825
Foundations
 
4,845
 
$8,142,791,568
Human service organizations
 
4,737
 
$9,705,350,697
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
4,044
 
$6,804,995,003
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
3,293
 
$1,548,891,235
International-focused organizations
 
2,509
 
$10,451,656,422
Health organizations
 
2,287
 
$23,039,015,572
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
1,945
 
$11,342,416,931
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Directory of nonprofits in Washington DC

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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)

Greater Washington Community Foundation

The mission of the Community Foundation for the national capital region is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging and supporting effective giving and by providing leadership on critical issues in our Community.
Revenue
$100.0m
Assets
$530.9m
Employees
41
EIN
23-7343119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF)

The International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF) provides training, certifications and continuing education programs to the members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$45.7m
Employees
174
EIN
27-1494284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$7.5m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
27
EIN
54-1888632
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Essential Hospitals Institute

Essential Hospitals Institute improves care for vulnerable populations by sharing innovative models and providing educational resources to safety-net hospitals.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1535611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$8.8m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
39
EIN
52-1329859
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Vertical Aviation International (HAI)

Helicopter Association International's mission is to provide its members with services that directly benefit their operations.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$60.1m
Employees
41
EIN
53-0261213
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The DC Central Kitchen

The DC Central Kitchen is a food distribution program in Washington, DC whose mission is: We use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.
Revenue
$40.4m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
315
EIN
52-1584936
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

AACC is an education professional society in Washington, DC whose mission is: AACC's mission is Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
33
EIN
53-0196569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
92
EIN
13-1526422
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

NMMA is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle.
Revenue
$51.7m
Assets
$55.5m
Employees
217
EIN
36-2369301
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Institute of Physics (AIP)

The American Institute of Physics is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership corporation. AIP's mission is to advance, promote and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity.
Revenue
$100.0m
Assets
$287.9m
Employees
320
EIN
13-1667053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

APTA is a health care professional society in Alexandria, VA whose mission is: APTA's vision was adopted by APTA's House of Delegates in 2013, succeeding Vision 2020.
Revenue
$51.5m
Assets
$76.1m
Employees
162
EIN
13-1512769
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
$62.0m
Assets
$69.6m
Employees
204
EIN
13-1084330
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Physical Society

The American Physical Society is an educational and scientific organization whose objective is to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and Society.
Revenue
$118.8m
Assets
$296.4m
Employees
323
EIN
13-1656610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

IFDA's mission is to provide industry support on two basic fronts-government relations and industry relations.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
26
EIN
06-1638811
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

The Service Employees International Union is 2.1 million working people and 50,000 retirees united to improve services and their communities across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Revenue
$247.0m
Assets
$427.6m
Employees
524
EIN
36-0852885
IRS type
501(c)(5)

CTIA-The Wireless Association

CTIA-The Wireless Association is an international nonprofit membership organization that has represented the wireless communications industry since 1984.
Revenue
$99.0m
Assets
$294.4m
Employees
110
EIN
52-1347628
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Community Health Accreditation Partner

Chap accredits home and community-based providers nationwide through its standards, education, research, and the CMS-approved accreditation of Medicare-certified care.
Revenue
$20.6m
Assets
$27.9m
Employees
155
EIN
13-3506107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of County and City Health Officals (NACCHO)

The mission of NACCHO is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice of local health departments to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives.
Revenue
$81.4m
Assets
$29.1m
Employees
197
EIN
52-1426663
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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