Atlanta area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Atlanta area nonprofits
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There are 44,882 organizations in the greater Atlantametro area, including the cities of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Marietta, and Sandy Springs. Combined, these Atlanta metro nonprofits employ 329,172 people, earn more than $71 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $187 billion.

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Job trends for Atlanta nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	4,887
1-10	1,768
11-25	595
26-100	540
101 to 1,000	272
1,000+	38

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Atlanta is driven by large organizations like Northside Hospital, Emory Group Return, Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), and WellStar Health System.
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, universities, hospital systems, specialty hospitals, and elementary and secondary schools.

Sizes of nonprofits in Atlanta

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	7,882
$250k to $1M	2,367
$1M to $5M	1,269
$5M to $25M	539
$25M to $100M	124
$100M+	101

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Northside Hospital, Emory University, Emory Group Return, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), and National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Atlanta.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 1.9% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Atlanta with more than $100 million account for 77.8% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, universities, hospital systems, fraternal societies, and public utilities.

Types of nonprofits in Atlanta

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	8,560	3,691	$1,007,017,683	$2,133,184,340
Human service organizations	6,341	19,503	$1,584,049,260	$12,697,905,160
Educational institutions	6,237	97,702	$15,571,056,156	$40,684,633,250
Foundations	3,922	1,952	$5,709,834,795	$28,512,620,530
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,502	8,164	$793,900,810	$1,325,397,299
Business and community development organizations	2,439	9,263	$1,576,081,429	$3,161,069,769
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	2,281	6,270	$664,795,766	$1,996,271,719
Youth development organizations	2,135	3,853	$508,291,195	$852,517,515
Health organizations	1,057	130,618	$26,017,052,994	$44,350,929,402
Housing providers and shelters	947	3,238	$1,234,841,119	$3,179,066,454

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The Carter Center

The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care.

Revenue

$153.8m

Assets

$1.2b

Employees

290

EIN

58-1454716

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Robert W Woodruff Arts Center

Robert W Woodruff Arts Center transforms lives through arts, fostering community connections and access while providing diverse educational programs in a collaborative environment.

Revenue

$131.5m

Assets

$731.5m

Employees

1,469

EIN

58-0633971

IRS type

501(c)(3)

CURE Childhood Cancer

CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research and through support of patients and their families.

Revenue

$11.8m

Assets

$7.5m

Employees

EIN

58-1244138

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) advocates for 20,000 hotel owners, offering education, resources, and networking opportunities to enhance their business success.

Revenue

$18.8m

Assets

$20.1m

Employees

EIN

58-1906959

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief EVERYWHERE

Global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief and sustainable development solutions. Special attention given to women, girls, and marginalized groups.

Revenue

$909.1m

Assets

$623.0m

Employees

539

EIN

13-1685039

IRS type

501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Atlanta

United Way of Greater Atlanta enhances education, healthcare, and economic mobility, empowering children and families to achieve their full potential in the community.

Revenue

$106.4m

Assets

$118.8m

Employees

219

EIN

58-0566194

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American College of Rheumatology

A professional organization that advances rheumatology through education, research, advocacy and practice support for excellence in patient care.

Revenue

$36.0m

Assets

$51.3m

Employees

156

EIN

58-1627547

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Arthritis Foundation

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Revenue

$68.3m

Assets

$228.5m

Employees

219

EIN

58-1341679

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Aid Atlanta

AID Atlanta has been providing HIV/AIDS-related services, care, and education since its inception in 1982. The agency was established in response to the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS was having on gay men in Atlanta.

Revenue

$24.1m

Assets

$2.2m

Employees

126

EIN

58-1537967

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Atlanta-based foundation prioritizing equity to address pressing community needs, led by Frank Fernandez.

Revenue

$340.5m

Assets

$1.3b

Employees

EIN

58-1344646

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Families First

Families First provides mental health, parenting skills, and supportive housing services to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families.

Revenue

$14.0m

Assets

$20.3m

Employees

EIN

58-1054331

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Georgia State University Foundation

Georgia State University Foundation provides education services. The Organization offers undergraduate degree programs in nursing and business, as well as Graduate degree programs in accounting and biology.

Revenue

$51.6m

Assets

$534.2m

Employees

EIN

58-6033185

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services

We, Saint Joseph's Health System and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Revenue

$26.6m

Assets

$22.9m

Employees

389

EIN

58-1752700

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Morehouse College

The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.

Revenue

$141.6m

Assets

$487.8m

Employees

1,038

EIN

58-0566205

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Chris 180

To improve our community by providing children, adults and families with high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services and support systems. To heal children, strengthen families and build community.

Revenue

$34.8m

Assets

$28.1m

Employees

655

EIN

58-1430183

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Carter Center Collaborative

The Carter Center Collaborative was established to support The Carter Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization committed to advancing human rights and alleviating human suffering.

Revenue

$264.4m

Assets

$6.3m

Employees

EIN

20-5704991

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American Cancer Society (ACS)

American Cancer Society fights cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, improving lives and ensuring access to prevention, detection, treatment, and survival.

Revenue

$656.8m

Assets

$1.8b

Employees

3,300

EIN

13-1788491

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Hinman Dental Society of Atlanta

Atlanta-based dental society advancing education via annual meeting, scholarships for students, and contributions to educational and research institutions.

Revenue

$5.1m

Assets

$13.0m

Employees

EIN

58-6035113

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

To provide specialized accreditation for all types of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, master's/post-master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate, diploma, and practical nursing programs.

Revenue

$7.2m

Assets

$18.7m

Employees

EIN

13-3927791

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Cawood Foundation

The Cawood Foundation is a private foundation located in Peachtree City, GA. It primarily funds religious organizations, such as the National Christian Foundation. The Foundation made one grant last year.

Revenue

$8.0m

Assets

$56.2m

Employees

EIN

58-1295620

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Atlanta area nonprofits

Job trends for Atlanta nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Atlanta

Types of nonprofits in Atlanta

Directory of nonprofits in Atlanta

The Carter Center

Robert W Woodruff Arts Center

CURE Childhood Cancer

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief EVERYWHERE

United Way of Greater Atlanta

American College of Rheumatology

Arthritis Foundation

Aid Atlanta

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Families First

Georgia State University Foundation

Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services

Morehouse College

Chris 180

The Carter Center Collaborative

American Cancer Society (ACS)

Hinman Dental Society of Atlanta

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The Cawood Foundation

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