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New York City civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 1,154 civil rights and advocacy organizations in the greater New York City metro area, including the cities of New York, Jersey City, Lakewood, Newark, New Brunswick, and White Plains within the states of New York and New Jersey. Combined, these New York City metro civil rights and social justice organizations employ 7,073 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 New York City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
528
 
$840,247,086
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
143
 
$163,256,908
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
130
 
$1,297,200,685
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
128
 
$25,029,672
LGBT rights organizations
 
115
 
$182,789,421
Voter registration and education organizations
 
101
 
$138,091,669
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
 
25
 
$3,181,008
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
 
25
 
$138,969,139
Anti-abortion organizations
 
23
 
$6,605,495
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
 
18
 
$9,844,267
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Job trends for New York City civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
127
1-10
 
96
11-25
 
48
26-100
 
41
101 to 1,000
 
14
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in New York City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
217
$250k to $1M
 
83
$1M to $5M
 
101
$5M to $25M
 
38
$25M to $100M
 
9
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in New York City

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1-20 of 1,154

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)

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
$126.7m
Assets
$334.9m
Employees
393
EIN
13-5563393
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
$162.9m
Assets
$98.5m
Employees
600
EIN
13-1818723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholics for Choice

Catholics for Choice advances reproductive and religious freedom, amplifies pro-choice Catholic voices, and educates and emboldens people of faith supporting abortion access.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
24
EIN
52-1154418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR)

The Center for Reproductive Rights promotes women's equality worldwide by securing reproductive rights in constitutional and international human rights law.
Revenue
$53.7m
Assets
$112.2m
Employees
245
EIN
13-3669731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ACLU Foundation

The ACLU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-deductible donations, which supports ACLU's litigation, communications, advocacy and public education efforts for civil liberties. The ACLU Foundation does not advocate and lobby in legislatures.
Revenue
$306.8m
Assets
$961.9m
Employees
464
EIN
13-6213516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

The ACLU is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that advances civil liberties through extensive litigation, communications and public education programs. ACLU also advocates and lobbies legislatures at the federal and local level to advance civil liberties.
Revenue
$222.1m
Assets
$242.8m
Employees
383
EIN
13-3871360
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Physicians For Reproductive Health

Physicians For Reproductive Health empowers medical providers to advocate for equitable reproductive health care and access to abortion through education and community support.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
23
EIN
13-3693391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Black Foundation Executives

ABFE promotes effective philanthropy in Black communities and equips members with tools to address anti-Black racism. Offers leadership fellowship.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
33
EIN
23-7156531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Organization on Disability (NOD)

National Organization on Disability drives disability inclusion through innovative workplace programs, research, and policy advocacy, expanding employment, advancement, and participation for people with disabilities.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
22
EIN
52-1238307
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
$21.6m
Assets
$31.1m
Employees
143
EIN
13-2947657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fund For Policy Reform

Funding initiatives for public welfare, drug policy, poverty alleviation & criminal justice. Supports legislation for fairness across states & nations.
Revenue
$470.1m
Assets
$841.0m
Employees
1
EIN
26-4351242
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Women Building Up

Women Building Up empowers women, girls, and gender expansive individuals affected by injustice to claim their power and drive social change.
Revenue
$32.7m
Assets
$61.3m
Employees
6
EIN
87-1413975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice

Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice's mission is to fuel local and global movements that shift power to LGBTQI people and organizations pursuing social justice and human rights.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
40
EIN
13-2992977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Century Foundation

The Century Foundation drives policy change through research, advocating for equity in education, health care, economic opportunity, and international peace.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$61.2m
Employees
86
EIN
13-1624235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
42
EIN
04-3234202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Justice and Education Fund

The Justice and Education Fund raises awareness, funds organizations, and provides education to promote social change. Based in NYC.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$278.7k
Employees
10
EIN
82-4975378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anti-Discrimination Center

Anti-Discrimination Center is a New York-based foundation fighting discrimination and promoting fair housing through advocacy, litigation, and research for all communities.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
2
EIN
20-0016127
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pride Live

Pride Live accelerates LGBTQIA+ support through community engagement, campaign development and social advocacy with STONEWALL NATIONAL MUSEUM and SWD.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
10
EIN
90-0777065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Womens Sports Foundation

The Womens Sports Foundation advances equal access to sports for girls and women through research, advocacy, funding, and community programs that boost participation.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
25
EIN
23-7380557
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General" 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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