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Washington DC educational institutions

There are 8,161 schools and educational institutions 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 educational institutions employ 111,939 people, earn more than $16 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $41 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
2,115
 
$1,465,780,923
Educational service providers
 
1,901
 
$1,330,211,377
Parent teacher associations
 
954
 
$45,528,047
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
747
 
$573,484,532
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
713
 
$3,656,788,416
Adult education and ESL centers
 
704
 
$148,608,024
Alumni associations
 
433
 
$285,965,057
Fraternities and sororities
 
377
 
$111,832,347
Education professional societies
 
355
 
$824,213,247
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
328
 
$202,851,681
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Job trends for Washington DC educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
760
1-10
 
281
11-25
 
193
26-100
 
261
101 to 1,000
 
131
1,000+
 
13
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Sizes of educational institutions in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,290
$250k to $1M
 
408
$1M to $5M
 
366
$5M to $25M
 
244
$25M to $100M
 
71
$100M+
 
18
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Directory of educational institutions in Washington DC

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American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

AACC is an education professional society in Washington, DC whose mission is: AACC's mission is Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
33
EIN
53-0196569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

AASA advocates for quality public education and supports school leaders through certification programs, publications, and research-driven best practices.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$29.8m
Employees
44
EIN
54-1999773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seed Foundation

The Seed Foundation partners with urban communities to prepare underserved students for success in college and offers finance and operational support.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
31
EIN
54-1850819
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Achieving the Dream

Achieving the Dream is a national nonprofit that is dedicated to helping more community college students, particularly low-income students and students of color, stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$43.7m
Employees
74
EIN
27-1635830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council for Opportunity in Education

Council for Opportunity in Education promotes college access and success for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students through training, collaboration, and resources across the U.S.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
33
EIN
52-1221301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Common Application

The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.
Revenue
$61.3m
Assets
$84.3m
Employees
175
EIN
91-2170737
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howard University

Howard University is an institution that educates students, develops professionals, conducts research, and serves patients through 12 schools of higher education and an academic medical center.
Revenue
$1.3b
Assets
$2.6b
Employees
7,732
EIN
53-0204707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The George Washington University (GWU)

The George Washington University (GWU) values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.
Revenue
$1.8b
Assets
$5.0b
Employees
14.8k
EIN
53-0196584
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Naeyc promotes high-quality early learning for all young children, connecting childhood practice, policy, and research through membership, conferences, and publications.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$67.0m
Employees
117
EIN
36-6009499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Distributive Education Clubs of America / Deca

Distributive Education Clubs of America, Inc. (deca) prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Deca prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
37
EIN
53-0215806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

Advocates for high-quality educator preparation through research, practice, and collaboration. Provides networking opportunities and events. Members receive free resources.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
18
EIN
52-6041929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges

Aavmc inspires innovation and promotes excellence in academic veterinary medicine worldwide through meetings, symposiums, and conferences.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
26
EIN
36-6144553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators advocates for financial aid administrators, promotes student access to postsecondary education, and conducts legislative analysis.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$30.7m
Employees
58
EIN
83-0211970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers promotes leadership, collaboration, and professional development in higher education enrollment and academic services globally.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$22.4m
Employees
54
EIN
52-2274900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The German School Society (GISW)

The German International School Washington D.C. (GISW) provides students with a unique international perspective by combining the best of U.S. and German academic education since 1961.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
195
EIN
54-0740278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic University of America (CUA)

The Catholic University of America is a national research university with 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 academic programs on a residential campus in the heart of the nation's capital.
Revenue
$408.7m
Assets
$897.0m
Employees
3,053
EIN
53-0196583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Association of Secondary -school Principals (NASSP)

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) connects and empowers school leaders through advocacy, professional development, and recognition programs to enhance educational leadership.
Revenue
$28.1m
Assets
$65.5m
Employees
74
EIN
52-6006937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Retirement Association (ASPPA)

ASPPA's mission is to offer extensive educational opportunities for its members--from professional credentialing to continuing education.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
92
EIN
75-1247887
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Kipp DC Public Charter Schools

KIPP DC is a non-profit network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools in Washington, D.C. Their mission is to create and sustain the highest quality school system for the most educationally underserved in their communities.
Revenue
$243.0m
Assets
$493.8m
Employees
1,945
EIN
74-2974642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)

CIC focuses on providing services to campus leaders through seminars, workshops, and programs that assist institutions in improving educational offerings, administrative and financial performance, and institutional visibility.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$88.1m
Employees
36
EIN
01-6004776
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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