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New York civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 1,105civil rights and advocacy organizations in New York. Combined, these New Yorkercivil rights and social justice organizationsemploy 9,184 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in New York

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
475
$726,798,026
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
146
$939,787,806
LGBT rights organizations
125
$294,440,355
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
119
$19,269,272
Voter registration and education organizations
95
$104,024,608
Women's rights advocacy organizations
93
$71,455,728
Anti-abortion organizations
40
$23,662,738
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
27
$2,922,526
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
21
$129,615,387
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
20
$11,804,322
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Civil rights and social justice organizations by major New York cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New York City
840
$2,049,549,023
Albany, NY
53
$31,815,348
Rochester, NY
45
$62,072,315
Buffalo
42
$6,013,671
Syracuse
28
$29,520,038
Poughkeepsie
16
$212,714
Kingston
11
$1,196,942
Ithaca
8
$1,028,575
Utica
6
$3,372,221
Glens Falls
6
$219,612
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Job trends for New York civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
127
1-10
98
11-25
45
26-100
43
101 to 1,000
14
1,000+
1
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in New York

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
236
$250k to $1M
75
$1M to $5M
99
$5M to $25M
39
$25M to $100M
9
$100M+
5
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in New York

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1-20 of 1,105

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)

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
$25.3m
Assets
$52.3m
Employees
74
EIN
13-3384027
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
$65.4m
Assets
$117.0m
Employees
281
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
$185.1m
Assets
$828.6m
Employees
483
EIN
13-6213516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Physicians For Reproductive Health

Physicians For Reproductive Health advocates for reproductive rights, ensuring equitable health care access through organized action, education, and the amplification of medical provider voices.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
25
EIN
13-3693391
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
$142.7m
Assets
$177.3m
Employees
389
EIN
13-3871360
IRS type
501(c)(4)

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
$7.6m
Assets
$20.0m
Employees
37
EIN
23-7156531
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)

National Organization on Disability (NOD)

NOD promotes disability inclusion, develops innovative models to address employment gaps and changes corporate mindset through thought leadership.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
20
EIN
52-1238307
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
$18.7m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
14
EIN
82-4975378
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
$329.1m
Assets
$776.3m
Employees
0
EIN
26-4351242
IRS type
501(c)(4)

New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)

The NYIC's mission is to promote immigrants' full civic participation, fosters their leadership, and provides a unified voice and a vehicle for collective action for New York's diverse immigrant communities.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
69
EIN
13-3573409
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Institute for Reproductive Health

National Institute for Reproductive Health champions reproductive freedom, partnering with advocates to expand access to health care and ensure equitable reproductive rights nationwide.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
23
EIN
13-3030257
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
$7.0m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
53
EIN
04-3234202
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
$10.1m
Assets
$24.0m
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
$10.2m
Assets
$58.7m
Employees
77
EIN
13-1624235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Right to the City Alliance

National alliance promoting urban justice, human rights, and democracy; working against gentrification and displacement of low-income people of color.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
66
EIN
94-3462187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

Morningside Center works hand in hand with educators to build students' social and emotional skills, strengthen the classroom and school community, and use restorative practices to make their schools more caring and equitable.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
83
EIN
13-3185340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Rights

Children's Rights advocates for the safety and health of children in broken government systems through strategic advocacy and legal action.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
60
EIN
13-3801864
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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