Data / Nonprofits / District of Columbia
Nonprofits in District of Columbia: 14,200 registered with the IRS
14,200 nonprofits are registered with the IRS in District of Columbia, 10,956 of them 501(c)(3) charities; the 6,463 that report revenue took in $95.42 billion. The most are in Washington (14,107), Washington DC (48), Wash (6). The largest by revenue: Aarp ($10.97 billion), Risant Health Inc ($6.73 billion), American National Red Cross ($3.92 billion).
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By cause
- Education 1,508
- Community improvement and capacity building 952
- Arts, culture and humanities 951
- Human services 901
- International, foreign affairs and national security 788
- Religion-related 604
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations 526
- Public and societal benefit 485
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy 470
- Environment 375
- Health care 371
- Youth development 324
- Recreation and sports 284
- Crime and legal-related 190
- Employment 180
- Housing and shelter 170
- Science and technology 164
- Mental health and crisis intervention 137
- Mutual and membership benefit 118
- Social science 116
- Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines 106
- Food, agriculture and nutrition 103
- Medical research 80
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief 75
- Animal-related 66
By city
- Washington 14,107
- Washington DC 48
- Wash 6
- Washignton 4
- Bolling Afb 3
- District of Columbia 3
- Washinton 3
The 100 largest by revenue
| Organization | City | Category | Type | Since | Revenue | Assets | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarp | Washington | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | 501(c)(4) | 1967 | $10.97 billion | $13.06 billion | 2024-12 |
| Risant Health Inc | Washington | Health care | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $6.73 billion | $2.97 billion | 2024-12 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington | Human services | 501(c)(3) | 1938 | $3.92 billion | $5.05 billion | 2025-06 |
| Gavi Alliance | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $2.55 billion | $9.51 billion | 2024-12 |
| Georgetown University | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1973 | $2.30 billion | $6.88 billion | 2025-06 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Washington | Arts, culture and humanities | 501(c)(3) | 1924 | $1.91 billion | $7.89 billion | 2025-09 |
| Childrens Hospital | Washington | Health care | 501(c)(3) | 1997 | $1.87 billion | $2.50 billion | 2025-06 |
| Howard University | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1940 | $1.43 billion | $2.98 billion | 2025-06 |
| American University | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1935 | $929.6 million | $2.59 billion | 2025-06 |
| Fiat Lux Risk and Insurance Company | Washington | Mutual and membership benefit | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $842.3 million | $2.57 billion | 2025-06 |
| American Foreign Service Protective Association | Washington | 501(c)(9) | 1950 | $827.1 million | $267.3 million | 2025-12 | |
| American Chemical Society | Washington | Science and technology | 501(c)(3) | 1946 | $819.1 million | $2.23 billion | 2024-12 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | Washington | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $813.4 million | $106.3 million | 2024-12 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington | Environment | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $662.4 million | $624.9 million | 2024-12 |
| Securities Investor Protection Corporation | Washington | 501(c)(6) | 1971 | $625.3 million | $5.09 billion | 2024-12 | |
| Future Forward USA Action | Washington | Public and societal benefit | 501(c)(4) | 2018 | $615.3 million | $26.7 million | 2024-12 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Washington | Animal-related | 501(c)(3) | 1986 | $584.2 million | $3.56 billion | 2025-09 |
| Legal Services Corporation | Washington | Crime and legal-related | 501(c)(3) | 1975 | $572.8 million | $208.1 million | 2025-09 |
| United Mine Workers of America 1993 Benefit Plan and Trust | Washington | 501(c)(9) | 1996 | $541.6 million | $216.1 million | 2024-12 | |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | Washington | 501(c)(6) | 1959 | $521.3 million | $349 million | 2024-12 | |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington | Arts, culture and humanities | 501(c)(3) | 1959 | $516.6 million | $901 million | 2025-09 |
| Abax Ventures Inc | Washington | Public and societal benefit | 501(c)(4) | 2024 | $482.1 million | $960 million | 2024-12 |
| Association of Universities for | Washington | Science and technology | 501(c)(3) | 1961 | $468.8 million | $146.6 million | 2025-09 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Washington | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $468 million | $1.46 billion | 2025-06 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington | Social science | 501(c)(3) | 1951 | $443.8 million | $756.6 million | 2024-12 |
| Catholic University of America | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1973 | $425.4 million | $980.3 million | 2025-04 |
| Medical Faculty Associates Inc | Washington | Health care | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $418.6 million | $274.4 million | 2025-06 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1970 | $408.9 million | $432.7 million | 2025-08 | |
| Assets Under Movement | Washington | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $396.9 million | $361.1 million | 2024-12 |
| Laborers-Employers Benefit Plan Collection Trust | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1995 | $387.5 million | $5.1 million | 2025-12 | |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington | Environment | 501(c)(3) | 1991 | $366.7 million | $777.3 million | 2025-06 |
| National Academy of Sciences | Washington | Science and technology | 501(c)(3) | 1925 | $361.7 million | $1.59 billion | 2024-12 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Washington | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $358.7 million | $532.2 million | 2025-06 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Washington | Arts, culture and humanities | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $354.1 million | $424.6 million | 2025-09 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1957 | $354 million | $696.9 million | 2025-06 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1938 | $340.5 million | $2.46 billion | 2025-12 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $327.8 million | $221.6 million | 2024-12 |
| Trust for the National Mall | Washington | Arts, culture and humanities | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $322.1 million | $132.7 million | 2025-12 |
| Windward Fund | Washington | Environment | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $308.2 million | $432.7 million | 2024-12 |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | Health care | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $308.2 million | $177.2 million | 2025-06 |
| Population Services International | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $306.3 million | $257.6 million | 2024-12 | |
| National Endowment for Democracy | Washington | Public and societal benefit | 501(c)(3) | 1985 | $298 million | $165.3 million | 2025-09 |
| Global Impact | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1983 | $290.4 million | $283.6 million | 2025-06 |
| International City Management Association Retirement Corporation | Washington | Mutual and membership benefit | 501(c)(3) | 1973 | $290.1 million | $704.3 million | 2024-12 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Washington | Environment | 501(c)(4) | 2009 | $282.2 million | $106.5 million | 2024-12 |
| Service Employees International Union | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1943 | $280.8 million | $405.8 million | 2024-12 | |
| International Baccalaureate Organization | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $270.5 million | $479.9 million | 2025-06 |
| Kipp DC Public Charter Schools | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $263.1 million | $519.3 million | 2025-06 |
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union | Washington | Employment | 501(c)(5) | 1941 | $261.8 million | $677.3 million | 2024-12 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Washington | 501(c)(6) | 1938 | $252.3 million | $109.9 million | 2024-12 | |
| Southeastern Universities Research Association Inc | Washington | Science and technology | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $251.9 million | $54.4 million | 2025-09 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1960 | $237 million | $565.5 million | 2025-09 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $230.8 million | $533.5 million | 2025-12 | |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1940 | $227.8 million | $2.76 billion | 2025-06 | |
| Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America | Washington | 501(c)(6) | 1940 | $225.8 million | $147 million | 2024-12 | |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1940 | $224.1 million | $950.5 million | 2025-06 | |
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1941 | $223.8 million | $609.3 million | 2024-12 | |
| American Federation of Teachers | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1945 | $220.4 million | $129.1 million | 2025-06 | |
| Humane World for Animals Inc | Washington | Animal-related | 501(c)(3) | 1956 | $216.5 million | $543.2 million | 2025-12 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1982 | $213 million | $558.9 million | 2025-09 |
| National Spectrum Consortium Inc | Washington | Science and technology | 501(c)(6) | 2022 | $212.7 million | $34.9 million | 2025-09 |
| Health Services for Children With Special Needs Inc | Washington | Human services | 501(c)(3) | 1994 | $212.1 million | $86 million | 2025-06 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $208 million | $172.9 million | 2024-12 |
| Forgood Inc | Washington | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $204.4 million | $96.2 million | 2024-12 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington | Human services | 501(c)(3) | 1963 | $202.9 million | $728 million | 2024-12 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council | Washington | Arts, culture and humanities | 501(c)(3) | 1991 | $198.7 million | $1.00 billion | 2025-09 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1957 | $190.3 million | $393.5 million | 2024-12 | |
| Special Olympics Inc | Washington | Recreation and sports | 501(c)(3) | 1969 | $186.4 million | $164.2 million | 2024-12 |
| American Chemistry Council | Washington | 501(c)(6) | 1942 | $186.1 million | $167.4 million | 2024-12 | |
| DKT International Inc | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1985 | $182.3 million | $393.4 million | 2025-12 |
| Childrens National | Washington | Health care | 501(c)(3) | 1990 | $180.2 million | $1.74 billion | 2025-06 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 1980 | $179.2 million | $67.9 million | 2025-09 | |
| America Votes | Washington | Community improvement and capacity building | 501(c)(4) | 2010 | $176.3 million | $22.3 million | 2025-06 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1968 | $176.3 million | $66.1 million | 2025-05 |
| American Bankers Association | Washington | 501(c)(6) | 1977 | $176.1 million | $958.4 million | 2025-08 | |
| National Park Foundation | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 1981 | $173.8 million | $579.1 million | 2025-09 | |
| Greater Washington Urban League Inc | Washington | Human services | 501(c)(3) | 1953 | $170.2 million | $27.8 million | 2025-09 |
| Unity Health Care Inc | Washington | Health care | 501(c)(3) | 1988 | $166.8 million | $121.8 million | 2024-12 |
| National Football League Players Association | Washington | Employment | 501(c)(5) | 1971 | $163.5 million | $1.31 billion | 2025-02 |
| Acdi Voca | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1966 | $162.5 million | $124.4 million | 2024-12 |
| Means Database Inc | Washington | Food, agriculture and nutrition | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $161.6 million | $832,491 | 2024-12 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Washington | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | 501(c)(4) | 1991 | $159.3 million | $37.1 million | 2024-12 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $158.9 million | $892.4 million | 2025-03 |
| Friendship Public Charter School | Washington | Education | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $157.4 million | $243.9 million | 2025-06 |
| Project Hope - the People-To-People Health Foundation Inc | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $157.3 million | $85.7 million | 2025-12 |
| United Mission for Relief and Development Umr | Washington | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $149.9 million | $2 million | 2024-12 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-Cio CLC | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1950 | $147.7 million | $588.2 million | 2025-05 | |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc | Washington | International, foreign affairs and national security | 501(c)(3) | 1991 | $146.6 million | $76 million | 2025-06 |
| Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 1990 | $146.3 million | $156.2 million | 2025-09 | |
| American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials | Washington | Community improvement and capacity building | 501(c)(3) | 1944 | $143.8 million | $260.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Corporation for Travel Promotion | Washington | Community improvement and capacity building | 501(c)(6) | 2011 | $139.9 million | $293.6 million | 2025-09 |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation | Washington | Medical research | 501(c)(3) | 1989 | $138 million | $37.7 million | 2024-12 |
| Laborers International Union of North America | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1940 | $134.2 million | $449.1 million | 2025-12 | |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington | Public and societal benefit | 501(c)(3) | 1973 | $133.9 million | $413.8 million | 2024-12 |
| Board of Trustees of National Iam B Enefit Trust Fund | Washington | 501(c)(9) | 1975 | $131.4 million | $91.3 million | 2024-12 | |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Washington | 501(c)(5) | 1956 | $131.1 million | $159.5 million | 2025-06 | |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | Washington | Human services | 501(c)(3) | 1995 | $129.8 million | $83.2 million | 2025-09 |
| Urban Institute | Washington | Social science | 501(c)(3) | 1968 | $129.6 million | $311.6 million | 2024-12 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | Washington | Science and technology | 501(c)(3) | 1937 | $129.5 million | $166.3 million | 2024-12 |
| Rfe-Rl Inc | Washington | Arts, culture and humanities | 501(c)(3) | 1976 | $129 million | $224 million | 2025-09 |
Read from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, updated by the IRS on October 24, 2026 and rebuilt here every morning. Revenue and assets are from each organization's latest filing as the IRS lists it; the IRS record is the official one. Organizations only: no people are named on these pages.