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Business and industry associations

There are 57,992 business and industry associations in the United States. Combined, these business and industry associations employ 226,405 people, earn more than $62 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $138 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
57,992
 
$61,679,163,881
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
43,451
 
$41,155,811,602
Real estate organizations
 
6,914
 
$11,852,072,010
Small business development organizations
 
1,986
 
$2,559,079,413
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Job trends for Business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
11,419
1-10
 
8,914
11-25
 
1,689
26-100
 
899
101 to 1,000
 
206
1,000+
 
11
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Sizes of business and industry associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
18,225
$250k to $1M
 
8,624
$1M to $5M
 
4,416
$5M to $25M
 
1,274
$25M to $100M
 
242
$100M+
 
70
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Directory of business and industry associations

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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)

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)

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)

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)

National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) represents independent insurance agents in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
0
EIN
53-0114690
IRS type
501(c)(6)

America's Blood Centers (ABC)

ABC advocates for and advances policies that promote the role of independent blood centers in providing life-saving blood products and recognize the continuous need for a safe and robust blood supply.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
10
EIN
86-6052376
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)

Food Marketplace (FMI)

For food retailers, wholesalers and suppliers of all types and sizes, FMI leads the way in providing comprehensive programs, resources, guidance, advocacy and services for the food, pharmacy and grocery retail industry.
Revenue
$38.1m
Assets
$82.3m
Employees
98
EIN
36-2900465
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Global Business Alliance (OFII)

OFII works to ensure the United States remains the top location for global investment. As such, OFII advocates for fair, non-discriminatory treatment of foreign-based companies and promotes policies that will encourage them to establish U.S. operations.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
28
EIN
13-3218529
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Community Associations Institute (CAI)

CAI's mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership and responsible citizenship, ideals reflected in communities that are preferred places to call home.
Revenue
$17.7m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
66
EIN
23-7392984
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
$92.4m
Assets
$300.8m
Employees
330
EIN
13-1667053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Coatings Association (ACA)

The American Coatings Association (ACA) is a nonprofit trade association representing both companies and professionals in the paint and coatings industry.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$40.0m
Employees
94
EIN
53-0115900
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
Revenue
$129.5m
Assets
$678.4m
Employees
475
EIN
36-2192800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association unites marketing professionals, advancing the field through recognition, education, and impactful research while fostering community and diverse industry practices.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
99
EIN
36-2130315
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)

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
$73.4m
Assets
$114.8m
Employees
259
EIN
13-5532538
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

ASID inspires and enriches our members by promoting the value of interior design, while providing indispensable knowledge and experiences that build relationships.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
37
EIN
13-2798416
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
$11.6m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
0
EIN
13-1325282
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Compressed Gas Association

CGA promotes safe handling of industrial and medical gases through technical development, industry meetings, and educational materials.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
20
EIN
13-0594100
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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This category corresponds to the "S40: Business and Industry" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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