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Business and industry associations

There are 61,070 business and industry associations in the United States. Combined, these business and industry associations employ 231,005 people, earn more than $61 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $147 billion.
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Types of business and industry associations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Business and industry associations
 
61,070
 
$61,482,860,247
Trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce
 
46,770
 
$47,150,223,263
Real estate organizations
 
6,844
 
$6,255,273,947
Small business development organizations
 
2,449
 
$3,085,085,722
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Job trends for Business and industry associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
12,079
1-10
 
9,212
11-25
 
1,751
26-100
 
1,017
101 to 1,000
 
218
1,000+
 
8
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Sizes of business and industry associations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
18,884
$250k to $1M
 
9,028
$1M to $5M
 
4,751
$5M to $25M
 
1,399
$25M to $100M
 
289
$100M+
 
71
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Directory of business and industry associations

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1-20 of 61,070

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)

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states.
Revenue
$61.7m
Assets
$69.1m
Employees
197
EIN
13-1084330
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
$8.8m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
20
EIN
13-2581875
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)

340B Health

340B Health advocates for over 1,500 nonprofit hospitals in the 340B drug pricing program, providing education, resources, and legislative support to enhance patient care.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
31
EIN
20-5913680
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)

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)

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)

The Society of American Archivists

SAA educates archivists, develops principles, and identifies historical records through publications and annual meetings.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
0
EIN
84-6023531
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 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
$177.5m
Assets
$773.0m
Employees
532
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
$16.8m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
95
EIN
36-2130315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Compressed Gas Association

The Compressed Gas Association sets safety standards and guidance for industrial, medical, food, and specialty gases, collaborating with industry and regulators.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
20
EIN
13-0594100
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)

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)

RV Industry Association (RVIA)

RV Industry Association advocates for the RV industry, drives growth and innovation, promotes sustainability, and enhances the RV experience through research and community engagement.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$57.0m
Employees
74
EIN
38-1776441
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)

Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) advances actuarial knowledge in property and casualty risks, empowers members, and fosters professional education and ethical standards globally.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
65
EIN
13-6113674
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)
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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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