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Washington DC civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 1,364 civil rights and advocacy organizations in the greater Washington DC metro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro civil rights and social justice organizations employ 354,651 people, earn more than $15 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $18 billion.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
 
565
 
$12,532,122,968
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
 
234
 
$1,224,186,649
Voter registration and education organizations
 
205
 
$1,077,990,926
Women's rights advocacy organizations
 
127
 
$176,529,466
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
 
105
 
$239,377,014
LGBT rights organizations
 
68
 
$163,185,820
Anti-abortion organizations
 
43
 
$139,044,173
Civil rights and social justice research and public policy institutes
 
42
 
$132,803,992
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
 
32
 
$45,656,411
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
 
18
 
$597,362
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Job trends for Washington DC civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
242
1-10
 
177
11-25
 
90
26-100
 
80
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
2
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
196
$250k to $1M
 
171
$1M to $5M
 
181
$5M to $25M
 
113
$25M to $100M
 
28
$100M+
 
9
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Aarp, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Stand Together C4 Fund, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), and America Votes earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Washington DC civil rights and social justice organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 0.7% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Washington DC civil rights and social justice organizations with more than $100 million account for 80.8% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in Washington DC

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Freedom Forum

The Freedom Forum -- dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people -- is a nonpartisan foundation that champions the five freedoms of the First Amendment.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$650.2m
Employees
52
EIN
54-1604427
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$10.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
40
EIN
04-3265555
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
$43.6m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
147
EIN
52-0888113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote empowers young people's civic power through nonpartisan voter registration, education, and mobilization, using culture, storytelling, and technology to reduce participation barriers.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
17
EIN
02-0767157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ywca USA

YWCA USA empowers women, eliminates racism, and promotes justice through advocacy, local support, and initiatives focusing on civil rights, economic advancement, and health.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$76.2m
Employees
56
EIN
13-1624103
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freedom House

Freedom House acts as a catalyst for freedom through a combination of analysis, advocacy, and action. Their research and analysis frames the policy debate in the United States and abroad on the progress and decline of freedom.
Revenue
$69.4m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
223
EIN
13-1656647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Media Matters for America

Media Matters for America monitors, analyzes, and corrects conservative misinformation, champions progressive values, and promotes accountability in media and advertising.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
106
EIN
47-0928008
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
$176.3m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
106
EIN
26-4568349
IRS type
501(c)(4)

National Immigration Forum

National Immigration Forum advocates for a better immigration system through communication, advocacy, and policy expertise. Located in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
31
EIN
13-1776711
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
$26.8m
Assets
$34.1m
Employees
227
EIN
31-1705370
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
$31.7m
Assets
$66.0m
Employees
99
EIN
20-1734070
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Reproductive Freedom for All

NARAL Pro-Choice America ensures women's reproductive freedom through political advocacy, organizing members, and national communication from Washington, D.C.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
135
EIN
13-2630359
IRS type
501(c)(4)

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
$24.2m
Assets
$105.5m
Employees
192
EIN
52-1213010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$26.2m
Assets
$23.8m
Employees
111
EIN
52-1792772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$19.6m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
227
EIN
52-6078441
IRS type
501(c)(4)

League of Women Voters (LWV)

League of Women Voters empowers citizens, protects voting rights, and promotes civic engagement through advocacy, education, and grassroots efforts for an inclusive democracy.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
67
EIN
53-0115655
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Institute for Justice

Through strategic litigation, training, communication, activism and research, the Institute for Justice (ij) advances a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as free and responsible members of society.
Revenue
$55.3m
Assets
$178.0m
Employees
239
EIN
52-1744337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Humanist Association

The American Humanist Association advances humanism, defending civil liberties and secular governance while promoting reason, ethics, compassion, and scientific integrity for nonreligious Americans.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
14
EIN
94-6168317
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Rifle Association (NRA)

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization which advocates for gun rights.
Revenue
$173.8m
Assets
$137.1m
Employees
487
EIN
53-0116130
IRS type
501(c)(4)

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
$50.1m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
327
EIN
52-1243457
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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