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Business and industry associations

There are 61,589 business and industry associations in the United States. Combined, these business and industry associations employ 231,981 people, earn more than $63 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $150 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
61,589
 
$63,314,474,811
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
47,391
 
$49,778,351,725
Real estate organizations
 
6,772
 
$6,146,680,683
Small business development organizations
 
2,551
 
$3,063,707,642
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Job trends for Business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
12,221
1-10
 
9,347
11-25
 
1,778
26-100
 
1,032
101 to 1,000
 
214
1,000+
 
8
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Sizes of business and industry associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
19,127
$250k to $1M
 
9,140
$1M to $5M
 
4,820
$5M to $25M
 
1,419
$25M to $100M
 
285
$100M+
 
72
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Directory of business and industry associations

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1-20 of 61,589

Essential Hospitals Institute

Essential Hospitals Institute drives research, education, and leadership development to improve quality, safety, affordability, and community-integrated care at essential hospitals.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1535611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Sign Association (ISA)

ISA promotes the sign industry through advocacy, education, and innovation. It hosts a convention and has over 2,200 member companies.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
27
EIN
54-1888632
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Vertical Aviation International

The Helicopter Association International is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of the helicopter industry worldwide.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$58.3m
Employees
42
EIN
53-0261213
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Alliance for Care at Home (NAHC)

NAHC is committed to achieving the highest quality of care at home for vulnerable Americans and thereby winning the last great civil rights battle.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
28
EIN
84-0617736
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Printing United Alliance (SGIA)

Printing United Alliance is an international trade association for the printing and graphic imaging industry, offering education, information, and services.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
44
EIN
36-2147323
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Food Marketplace

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
$44.9m
Assets
$86.3m
Employees
104
EIN
36-2900465
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

National Court Reporters Association

NCRA promotes excellence among court reporters, offers certifications since 1937, and provides information through digital publications and social media.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
32
EIN
36-2213239
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

ACI has provided its expertise to federal, state, and third-party efforts into describing, standardizing and regulating what is considered an environmentally preferable program (EPP), beneficial, or safe.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
33
EIN
13-0452400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)

AHLA is a nonpartisan educational organization on legal issues in healthcare. It has 11,000 members and produces high-quality programs.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$22.4m
Employees
50
EIN
23-7333380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$8.8m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
20
EIN
13-2581875
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning

To benefit the public by granting the cfp certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for competent and ethical personal Financial Planning.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$45.9m
Employees
152
EIN
74-2385850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Realtors

NAR facilitates professional development among realtors, promotes high ethical standards, and supports policies that enhance housing affordability.
Revenue
$360.8m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
365
EIN
36-1520690
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

National Association of Community Health Centers is founded 1971 to provide Community Health Centers with a unified voice and common source for research, information, training and advocacy.
Revenue
$46.3m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
172
EIN
52-0939952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) unites electrical manufacturers, develops standards, advocates policy, and fosters innovation to enhance market opportunities and economic contributions.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
85
EIN
13-1085700
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)

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

IFDA's mission is to provide industry support on two basic fronts-government relations and industry relations.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
26
EIN
06-1638811
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

APTA is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in Alexandria, VA whose mission is: APTA's vision was adopted by APTA's House of Delegates in 2013, succeeding Vision 2020.
Revenue
$51.3m
Assets
$79.2m
Employees
253
EIN
13-1512769
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Global Business Alliance (OFII)

Global Business Alliance represents international companies in the U.S., advocating for an open economy and educating on benefits of international investment.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
26
EIN
13-3218529
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Auto Care Association

Auto Care Association is a trade / professional association or chamber of commerce in Bethesda, MD whose mission is: Auto Care Association connects its members to each other, the Auto Care industry and consumers.
Revenue
$33.1m
Assets
$51.4m
Employees
45
EIN
52-2172219
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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