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Ohio business and community development organizations

There are 5,178 business associations and community development organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan business and community development organizations employ 12,209 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of business and community development organizations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
2,083
 
$929,768,945
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
1,532
 
$565,957,242
Community service clubs and organizations
 
1,278
 
$73,647,844
Community development corporations
 
863
 
$451,916,022
Economic development organizations
 
607
 
$1,466,404,438
Urban development organizations
 
299
 
$432,433,531
Real estate organizations
 
294
 
$204,185,100
Organizations supporing multiple business and community development organizations
 
62
 
$1,192,559
Small business development organizations
 
62
 
$76,668,611
Business and community development alliances and advocates
 
38
 
$3,803,640
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Business and community development organizations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
1,103
 
$1,649,962,585
Cleveland, OH
 
925
 
$435,840,310
Cincinnati
 
684
 
$286,484,379
Toledo
 
381
 
$59,580,440
Dayton
 
375
 
$148,067,202
Akron
 
283
 
$95,620,029
Youngstown
 
187
 
$53,760,456
Canton
 
163
 
$29,978,985
Lima
 
83
 
$21,298,085
Mansfield
 
73
 
$13,958,365
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Job trends for Ohio business and community development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
722
1-10
 
546
11-25
 
123
26-100
 
71
101 to 1,000
 
26
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of business and community development organizations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,487
$250k to $1M
 
493
$1M to $5M
 
263
$5M to $25M
 
74
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of business and community development organizations in Ohio

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National Ground Water Association

NGWA is a nonprofit organization offering technical leadership, education, and certifications to over 10,000 US and international groundwater professionals.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
26
EIN
31-0961448
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in Cincinnati, OH whose mission is: Chamber helping regional economic growth through business services, advocacy, programs, and events.
Revenue
$28.1m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
92
EIN
31-0239310
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Ohio State Bar Association

A non-profit organization promoting justice and advancing legal interests, offering CLE programs and publications to members and professionals.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
79
EIN
31-4271520
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Ohio Hospital Association

The Ohio Hospital Association is a united voice for Ohio's 236 hospitals and 14 health systems, located in Columbus, OH.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$71.6m
Employees
53
EIN
31-4270340
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Ohio Realtors (OAR)

OAR, the largest professional trade association in the state with more than 28,000 members, is the only organization that compiles this state wide information from selected Multiple Listing Services each month.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
25
EIN
31-1227427
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association (OHHA)

The mission of the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association is to preserve, protect, promote and serve the entire Standardbred industry in Ohio and beyond.
Revenue
$70.6m
Assets
$85.4m
Employees
14
EIN
31-6050108
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

Cincinnati's CVB markets the region to attract conventions and visitors, aiming to boost the local economy.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
23
EIN
31-0505238
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Ohio Chamber of Commerce

As the state's leading business advocate and resource, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce aggressively champions free enterprise, economic competitiveness and growth for the benefit of all Ohioans.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
37
EIN
31-4357206
IRS type
501(c)(6)

JumpStart

JumpStart is a nationally recognized nonprofit that unlocks the full potential of diverse and ambitious entrepreneurs to economically transform entire communities.
Revenue
$22.6m
Assets
$90.3m
Employees
91
EIN
34-1398522
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Circle (UCI)

University Circle Inc (UCI) is the development, service, and advocacy organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a premier urban district and world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
98
EIN
34-0823464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio Community Development Finance Fund

Ohio finance organization supporting low-income communities and businesses with grants, credit, and lending programs to improve quality of life.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
19
EIN
31-1229532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)

Economic and Community Development Institute's mission is to provide a catalyst for job creation in a non-conventional format.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$74.4m
Employees
89
EIN
31-1145544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rev1 Ventures

Rev1 Ventures is a Columbus-based investor startup studio that supports and funds high-growth tech start-ups across various industries in Ohio.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
51
EIN
31-1658220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF)

The mission of Cincinnati Development Fund is to drive community revitalization by providing capital access and technical assistance.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$69.0m
Employees
17
EIN
31-1256064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Partners

Valley Partners empowers entrepreneurs through loan programs to promote economic development, business growth, and job creation in Youngstown, OH.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
11
EIN
34-1264163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC)

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) is a private, non-profit development corporation with a mission to lead city-changing projects in the heart of Ohio's capital city. CDDC was created in 2002 to implement the Downtown Strategic Plan.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$124.8m
Employees
17
EIN
76-0704655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC)

3CDC is a private, non-profit real-estate development and finance organization focused on strategically revitalizing Cincinnati's downtown urban core in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati corporate community.
Revenue
$46.9m
Assets
$437.9m
Employees
348
EIN
20-0446324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fund for Our Economic Future of Northeast Ohio

Fund for Our Economic Future fosters equitable economic growth through systemic change and grants for job creation, preparation, and access.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
8
EIN
27-0606927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Village Corporation

Non-profit real estate developer based in Cleveland, partnering with local communities and investors to revitalize underserved neighborhoods.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
0
EIN
34-1653986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DigitalC

DigitalC empowers Cleveland through technology, the Internet, and place-based activation in under-connected neighborhoods.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
55
EIN
81-1731053
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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