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District of Columbia disease-focused nonprofits

There are 211 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtonian disease-focused nonprofits employ 4,649 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
56
 
$186,125,846
Organ disease nonprofits
 
32
 
$68,231,432
Cancer nonprofits
 
29
 
$605,222,409
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
26
 
$83,329,115
Medical specialty organizations
 
24
 
$339,855,616
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
23
 
$124,776,535
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
14
 
$41,946,109
Heart and circulatory disease organizations
 
10
 
$10,832,837
Disease and disorder focused alliances and advocates
 
5
 
$4,058,066
Organizations supporting a single disease or disorder focused nonprofit
 
5
 
$64,292,965
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
211
 
$1,453,355,302
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Job trends for District of Columbia disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
64
1-10
 
32
11-25
 
15
26-100
 
28
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
38
$250k to $1M
 
42
$1M to $5M
 
48
$5M to $25M
 
22
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in District of Columbia

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Lupus Foundation of America

The Lupus Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through a comprehensive program of research, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
76
EIN
43-1131436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA)

While colorectal cancer affects the lives of more than 140,000 Americans every year, it is preventable. With this in mind we have made it our mission to end the disease within our lifetime.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
69
EIN
86-0947831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society of Hematology (ASH)

To further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
Revenue
$112.4m
Assets
$392.3m
Employees
162
EIN
23-7080568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AIDS United

AU's mission is to end the AIDS epidemic within the US. We seek to achieve our mission through strategic grantmaking initiatives that cover a broad range of areas including access to care, advocacy, and syringe access.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
46
EIN
52-1706646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. They have over 350 affiliate groups across the country.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
37
EIN
13-2992567
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)

Heart Rhythm Society has created this center to provide accurate, clear and understandable information about cardiac arrhythmia disorders. Designed to educate patients and the public, the site aims to further understanding of heart rhythm problems.
Revenue
$23.0m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
56
EIN
04-2694458
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Endocrine Society

Endocrine Society unites 18,000 professionals to advance hormone research, improve patient care, and advocate for policies enhancing endocrine health worldwide.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$81.4m
Employees
89
EIN
73-0531256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GO2 For Lung Cancer

GO2 Foundation For Lung Cancer transforms survivorship, driving national awareness and healthcare policy for those with or at risk of lung cancer.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
64
EIN
20-4417327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN)

ACS CAN works to make cancer a national priority. Specifically, it advocates for better access to care, cancer prevention and early detection programs, cancer research funding, regulation of tobacco by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Revenue
$49.8m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
246
EIN
52-2340031
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation fights HIV/AIDS through advocacy, research, and strengthening health systems to ensure healthy futures for mothers and children.
Revenue
$138.0m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
135
EIN
95-4191698
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)

AACC (american Association for clinical chemistry) is a leading professional society dedicated to improving health and healthcare through Laboratory Medicine.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
71
EIN
39-0977801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.
Revenue
$42.9m
Assets
$94.4m
Employees
61
EIN
52-6078378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blood Cancer United

Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Cure leukemia,lymphoma,hodgkin's disease, myeloma; improve quality of life of patients and families.
Revenue
$358.7m
Assets
$532.2m
Employees
1,390
EIN
13-5644916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Acog Foundation

The Acog Foundation advances equitable ob-gyn care by educating clinicians, strengthening contraception, immunization, and infectious disease guidance, and improving abortion access.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$138.1m
Employees
0
EIN
36-2217981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support.
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
168
EIN
20-2329938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF)

The American College of Cardiology Foundation's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.
Revenue
$125.8m
Assets
$295.8m
Employees
559
EIN
13-5641985
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International League Against Epilepsy

Advancing epilepsy knowledge through congresses, research, education and care improvements. Commissions and chapters worldwide aid in local missions.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
8
EIN
52-1298610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Syrian American Medical Society Foundation

To provide scholarships to medical students unable to financially afford education costs yet academically worthy of support and encourage and provide medical relief to needy patients of Syrian descent.
Revenue
$61.4m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
25
EIN
16-1717058
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association

To find ways to prevent and cure Pulmonary Hypertension and to provide hope for The Pulmonary Hypertension community through support, education, advocacy, and awareness.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
0
EIN
65-0880021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)

MFM dedicate their selves to improve maternal and child outcomes, raising the standards of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of maternal and fetal disease through and support for the clinical practice of maternal-fetal medicine.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
33
EIN
74-2052541
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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