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District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 639civil rights and advocacy organizations in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtoniancivil rights and social justice organizationsemploy 8,125 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
253
$2,051,513,613
Voter registration and education organizations
119
$632,438,195
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
95
$341,106,732
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
52
$142,914,804
Women's rights advocacy organizations
48
$88,867,158
LGBT rights organizations
36
$100,310,109
Civil rights and social justice research and public policy institutes
21
$25,394,332
Organizations supporting a single civil rights or social justice organization
10
$75,687,241
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
6
$30,073,676
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
5
$39,856,598
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
639
$3,358,731,014
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Job trends for District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
111
1-10
123
11-25
51
26-100
45
101 to 1,000
15
1,000+
1
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
90
$250k to $1M
93
$1M to $5M
110
$5M to $25M
61
$25M to $100M
14
$100M+
1
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Aarp, Hopewell Fund, International Republican Institute (IRI), UnidosUS, and Center for Community Change (CCC) earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 1.8% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in District of Columbia civil rights and social justice organizations with more than $100 million account for 52.2% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in District of Columbia

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EarthRights International

EarthRights International (ERI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of lawyers, trainers and organizers with expertise in human rights, the environment, and corporate and government accountability.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
34
EIN
04-3265555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MoveOn.Org Civic Action

MoveOn.org Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, focuses on education and advocacy, providing civic engagement tools to the public and building the progressive movement by encouraging and supporting the development of more grassroots leaders.
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
104
EIN
06-1553389
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote is organized primarily for the purposes of education and training of youth on youth civic engagement. Rock the Vote coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events, and voter education efforts, all with the intention of ensu...
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
13
EIN
02-0767157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Philanthropy Roundtable

To foster excellence in Philanthropy, to protect philanthropic freedom, to assist donors in achieving their philanthropic intent, and to help donors advance liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility in America and abroad. To assist donors in achi...
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
46
EIN
13-2943020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Community Change (CCC)

The Center for Community Change's mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change their communities and public policies for the better.
Revenue
$54.8m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
106
EIN
52-0888113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

America Votes

America Votes is the central coordination hub of the progressive community working with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
62
EIN
26-4568349
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Competitive Enterprise Institute

Cei is a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to the principles of free Enterprise and limited government. We believe that consumers are best helped not by government regulation but by being allowed to make their own choices in a free market ...
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
46
EIN
52-1351785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Common Cause Education Fund

Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
145
EIN
31-1705370
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UnidosUS

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)-the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States - works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organiza...
Revenue
$69.7m
Assets
$133.4m
Employees
140
EIN
86-0212873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Third Way

Third Way is a Washington, D.C. based public policy think tank founded in 2005. The think tank develops political and policy ideas, conducts public opinion research, and hosts an array of public events, issues briefings, etc.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$38.9m
Employees
70
EIN
20-1734070
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Women's Law Center

To advance and protect women's legal rights. The Center focuses on major policy areas of importance to women and their families including education, employment, family economic security, and health, with special attention given to the concerns of low-in...
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$67.5m
Employees
134
EIN
52-1213010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naral Pro-Choice America

Promotion of social welfare and education of the public on matters related to reproductive rights. NARAL Pro-Choice America's mission is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make perso...
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
181
EIN
13-2630359
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Family Research Council (FRC)

Family Research Council's mission is to advance faith, family and freedom in public policy and the culture from a Christian worldview.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
99
EIN
52-1792772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

League of Conservation Voters

The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (lcv) works to turn environmental values into national, state & local priorities. Lcv, in collaboration with our state lcv partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials acc...
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
196
EIN
52-1733698
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Common Cause

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
0
EIN
52-6078441
IRS type
501(c)(4)

League of Women Voters (LWV)

The LWV, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase the understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
32
EIN
53-0115655
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign is organized and operated for the promotion of the social welfare of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. By inspiring and engaging people from around the globe, hrc strives to end discrimination against lgbt peo...
Revenue
$46.3m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
349
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
$15.1m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1481896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Justice

Alliance for Justice ensures a fair federal judiciary that advances core constitutional values and access to the courts for all, and provides indispensable resources to funders and nonprofits to maximize their advocacy and effectiveness in advancing their....
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
50
EIN
52-1009973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)

The International Women's Media Foundation is a vibrant global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
18
EIN
52-1648942
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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