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Washington DC educational institutions

There are 8,386 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 115,881 people, earn more than $17 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $45 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
2,124
 
$934,778,715
Educational service providers
 
2,106
 
$2,301,800,665
Parent teacher associations
 
949
 
$63,419,629
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
822
 
$687,574,063
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
767
 
$4,114,872,873
Adult education and ESL centers
 
727
 
$180,140,200
Alumni associations
 
403
 
$26,437,595
Education professional societies
 
378
 
$506,330,156
Fraternities and sororities
 
367
 
$79,444,957
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
350
 
$577,844,243
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Job trends for Washington DC educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
790
1-10
 
302
11-25
 
181
26-100
 
270
101 to 1,000
 
140
1,000+
 
12
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Sizes of educational institutions in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,303
$250k to $1M
 
455
$1M to $5M
 
372
$5M to $25M
 
247
$25M to $100M
 
86
$100M+
 
15
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Directory of educational institutions in Washington DC

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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

National Association for the Education of Young Children promotes high-quality early learning, empowers educators, and supports community engagement through resources, events, and advocacy.
Revenue
$18.9m
Assets
$62.8m
Employees
107
EIN
36-6009499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howard University

Howard University fosters academic success, emphasizes diversity, produces distinguished professionals, and provides exceptional education while addressing health care needs in underserved communities.
Revenue
$1.4b
Assets
$3.0b
Employees
7,834
EIN
53-0204707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Common Application

The Common Application promotes access and equity in college admissions, supporting over one million students globally through a unified application platform.
Revenue
$65.8m
Assets
$99.2m
Employees
196
EIN
91-2170737
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

American Association of School Administrators (AASA) champions equitable, high-quality public education, develops school system leaders, and elevates district voices in federal policy.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
55
EIN
54-1999773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seed Foundation

The Seed Foundation partners with communities to run public college-prep boarding schools, empowering underserved students with 24-hour learning and college-to-graduation support.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
37
EIN
54-1850819
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council for Opportunity in Education

Council for Opportunity in Education champions college access and success for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students through advocacy, training, and stronger TRIO programs.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
31
EIN
52-1221301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

AACC is a community college in Washington, DC whose mission is: AACC's mission is Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$27.3m
Employees
34
EIN
53-0196569
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
$22.7m
Assets
$46.3m
Employees
77
EIN
27-1635830
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
$2.0b
Assets
$5.5b
Employees
15.2k
EIN
53-0196584
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
$18.0m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
206
EIN
54-0740278
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
$14.7m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
49
EIN
53-0215806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Catholic University of America (CUA)

As The national University of The Catholic church in The united states, founded and sponsored by The bishops of The country with The approval of The holy see, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American i....
Revenue
$425.4m
Assets
$980.3m
Employees
3,843
EIN
53-0196583
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
$4.9m
Assets
$12.0m
Employees
17
EIN
52-6041929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

National nonprofit advancing charter schools through advocacy, research, and communication to foster academic achievement for all students.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$28.8m
Employees
43
EIN
30-0274709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ascd

ASCD: Empowering educators, promoting child success through innovative training, publications, conferences. Passionate community of life-changing educators. Located in Arlington, VA.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$68.0m
Employees
211
EIN
52-6078980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National School Boards Association (NSBA)

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is the leading advocate for public education and supports equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
27
EIN
36-2210015
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

The American Dental Education Association supports dental education, streamlines applications, advocates for policy improvements, and fosters community among oral health professionals.
Revenue
$38.8m
Assets
$36.3m
Employees
82
EIN
91-1993281
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgetown University

Georgetown University is the oldest and largest Catholic and Jesuit university in America. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international research university, offering programs in Washington, DC; Doha, Qatar; and around the world.
Revenue
$2.3b
Assets
$6.9b
Employees
16.0k
EIN
53-0196603
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

Ccsso through leadership, advocacy and service, assists Chief State School Officers and their organizations in achieving the vision of an American education system that enables all children to succeed in School, work, and life.
Revenue
$29.3m
Assets
$45.1m
Employees
71
EIN
53-0198090
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
$22.3m
Assets
$89.0m
Employees
38
EIN
01-6004776
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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