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Civil rights organizations

There are 6,392 civil rights organizations in the United States. Combined, these civil rights organizations employ 23,444 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of civil rights organizations

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
6,392
 
$4,680,996,744
LGBT rights organizations
 
1,779
 
$815,274,814
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
1,051
 
$332,922,963
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Job trends for Civil rights organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
495
1-10
 
580
11-25
 
256
26-100
 
142
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of civil rights organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,128
$250k to $1M
 
558
$1M to $5M
 
359
$5M to $25M
 
99
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of civil rights organizations

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1-20 of 6,392

American Jewish Committee (AJC)

With offices across the United States and around the globe, and partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide, American Jewish Committee works to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and to advance human rights and democratic values for all.
Revenue
$88.1m
Assets
$298.4m
Employees
356
EIN
13-5563393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)

GLAAD amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$45.5m
Employees
87
EIN
13-3384027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naacp Empowerment Programs

NAACP Empowerment Programs build Black power, advocate for civil rights, support young leaders, promote equitable health and education, and celebrate achievements in the arts.
Revenue
$43.6m
Assets
$95.8m
Employees
183
EIN
13-1084135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Anti-Defamation League fights antisemitism and bias, promotes justice, protects civil rights, and educates against hate to create an inclusive society for all.
Revenue
$105.4m
Assets
$94.0m
Employees
553
EIN
13-1818723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UnidosUS

UnidosUS is the largest Hispanic civil rights organization in the US, working to improve opportunities through advocacy and community-based programs.
Revenue
$75.9m
Assets
$139.6m
Employees
177
EIN
86-0212873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pride Foundation

The Pride Foundation empowers LGBTQ+ communities in the Northwest through grants, scholarships, and leadership development, centering racial equity in its transformative initiatives.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$52.0m
Employees
15
EIN
91-1325007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Out and Equal

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is the world's premiere organization dedicated to achieving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workplace equality.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
48
EIN
02-0681855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center (TLC) changes law, policy and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$40.2m
Employees
64
EIN
05-0544006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Women's Law Center

NWLC advances and protects women's legal rights in education, employment, family economic security, and health. Located in Washington D.C.
Revenue
$41.4m
Assets
$118.4m
Employees
187
EIN
52-1213010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Mexico Voices for Children

To champion public policies that improve the status and well-being of New Mexico's children, families, and communities in the areas of health, education, and economic security through credible research and effective advocacy.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
15
EIN
85-0348301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles LGBT Center

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is the world's largest provider of programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Revenue
$162.4m
Assets
$192.1m
Employees
1,081
EIN
95-3567895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders

SAGE advocates, offers innovative services, and improves policies to enhance the lives of LGBT older adults nationwide.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
153
EIN
13-2947657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Childrens Defense Fund (CDF)

Children's Defense Fund 's mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
Revenue
$23.5m
Assets
$57.6m
Employees
296
EIN
52-0895622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Human Rights Campaign

Human Rights Campaign advocates for LGBTQ+ equality, mobilizes voters, educates communities, and influences policies to create a safer, more inclusive society.
Revenue
$45.9m
Assets
$37.3m
Employees
300
EIN
52-1243457
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation improves the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people by working to increase understanding and encourage the adoption of LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1481896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aarp

AARP empowers people to live as they age through advocacy, information, and services for those aged 50+ and their families.
Revenue
$1.7b
Assets
$3.7b
Employees
2,153
EIN
95-1985500
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality

CAA is a San Francisco-based civil rights organization, promoting equity & social justice through community service, advocacy, and movement building.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$49.0m
Employees
140
EIN
94-2161304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The CBCF develops leaders, informs policy and improves the socioeconomic circumstances of underserved communities via scholarships, internships and fellowships.
Revenue
$23.0m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
38
EIN
52-1160561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horizons Foundation

Horizons Foundation, a philanthropic social justice organization, serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$48.9m
Employees
14
EIN
94-2686530
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Action Center on Race & the Economy Institute

ACRE Institute partners with organizations and provides programs to reduce inequality, promote justice, and hold conferences on related topics.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
33
EIN
82-1199695
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups" 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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