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Business and industry associations

There are 59,598 business and industry associations in the United States. Combined, these business and industry associations employ 233,269 people, earn more than $65 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $143 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
59,598
 
$65,003,874,051
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
45,092
 
$44,270,350,235
Real estate organizations
 
6,877
 
$11,980,480,487
Small business development organizations
 
2,243
 
$2,722,346,396
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Job trends for Business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
11,844
1-10
 
9,070
11-25
 
1,700
26-100
 
964
101 to 1,000
 
212
1,000+
 
11
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Sizes of business and industry associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
18,637
$250k to $1M
 
8,855
$1M to $5M
 
4,575
$5M to $25M
 
1,342
$25M to $100M
 
263
$100M+
 
72
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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)

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
$11.2m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
32
EIN
52-1329859
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)

Association for Professional In Infection Control and Epidemology

Apic's mission is to create a safer world through prevention of Infection. Apic's purpose is to influence, support, and improve the quality of health care through the practice and management of Infection Control and epidemiology.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
92
EIN
23-7256856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)

AAFA's mission is to promote best practices and innovation. AAFA's comprehensive work ensures the continued success and growth of the apparel and footwear industry, its suppliers, and its customers.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
20
EIN
53-0258503
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)

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

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

American Association of School Administrators (AASA) champions equitable, high-quality public education, develops school system leaders, and elevates district voices in federal policy.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
50
EIN
54-1999773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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
$19.9m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
73
EIN
23-7392984
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Bsa the Software Alliance (BSA)

The Business Software Alliance is the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world.
Revenue
$29.3m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
56
EIN
06-1242574
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
$7.2m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
26
EIN
13-3218529
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Wireless Infrastructure Association

PCIA - The Wireless Infrastructure Association is the trade association representing the companies that make up the wireless telecommunications infrastructure industry.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
42
EIN
54-1739521
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)

Destinations International (DMAI)

DMAI advocates for the professionalism, effectiveness, and significance of destination marketing organizations worldwide.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
34
EIN
31-0507334
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)

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) serves their nation's construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity and responsibility of those who build America.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
87
EIN
53-0029260
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)

Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF)

Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) invests in and mentors SMEs in underserved markets, helping entrepreneurs create jobs and build sustainable communities.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
17
EIN
13-3535334
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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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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