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Recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs

There are 163,905 recreation, sports, and social clubs in the United States. Combined, these recreation, sports, and social clubs employ 751,626 people, earn more than $61 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $111 billion.
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Types of recreation, sports, and social clubs

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
90,447
 
$20,901,477,290
Social and country clubs
 
29,550
 
$19,551,565,107
Baseball and softball leagues
 
18,997
 
$1,285,211,407
Community parks and recreation centers
 
10,515
 
$5,274,474,782
Soccer clubs and leagues
 
7,669
 
$2,819,609,880
Football clubs and leagues
 
7,619
 
$567,107,653
Swimming leagues and clubs
 
5,731
 
$1,209,237,020
Sports competitions
 
5,482
 
$5,214,399,909
Hunting and fishing clubs
 
5,272
 
$936,139,552
Recreational and summer camps
 
4,874
 
$2,009,359,393
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Job trends for Recreation, sports, and social clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
20,201
1-10
 
5,613
11-25
 
3,117
26-100
 
3,665
101 to 1,000
 
1,987
1,000+
 
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Sizes of recreation, sports, and social clubs

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
43,058
$250k to $1M
 
12,328
$1M to $5M
 
4,821
$5M to $25M
 
1,812
$25M to $100M
 
182
$100M+
 
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1-20 of 163,905

American Boat and Yacht Council

American Boat and Yacht Council promotes boating safety by developing and publishing voluntary standards for boat safety and educating individuals on boating safety. It is located in Annapolis, MD.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
20
EIN
13-1939929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RV Industry Association (RVIA)

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association located in Reston, Virginia, is the national trade association representing RV manufacturers and their component parts suppliers.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$57.0m
Employees
74
EIN
38-1776441
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Right To Play

Right To Play's mission is to use sport and play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of poverty, conflict, and disease in disadvantaged communities.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
14
EIN
13-4045245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Archery Trade Association (ATA)

The Archery Trade Association is dedicated to making the industry profitable by decreasing business overhead, reducing taxes and government regulation, and increasing participation in archery and bowhunting.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
18
EIN
36-6110135
IRS type
501(c)(6)

NRA Foundation

The NRA Foundation is the country's leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports, having awarded thousands of grants in support of educational programs since its inception in 1990.
Revenue
$42.5m
Assets
$212.2m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1710886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Park Conservancy

The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to restore, manage, and enhance Central Park in partnership with the public.
Revenue
$200.2m
Assets
$677.4m
Employees
499
EIN
13-3022855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

NSDAR promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism by collecting artifacts and sponsoring research, scholarships, and patriotic activities.
Revenue
$33.9m
Assets
$246.6m
Employees
196
EIN
53-0205923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shape America (SHAPE)

SHAPE America's mission is to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
26
EIN
52-0886491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

the Add Impact Network

Bike on the Beach is a cycling organization that promotes cycling for fun and fitness while seeking to raise money and awareness for autism through charity bike rides from urban areas to nearby beaches.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$202.6k
Employees
3
EIN
26-1809507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harvard Club of New York City (HCNY)

The 120-year old Clubhouse provides a respite from the bustle of the city just outside, with personalized service, fine dining, and the amenities of a luxury, boutique hotel.
Revenue
$43.7m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
423
EIN
13-0827620
IRS type
501(c)(7)

New York Road Runners

New York Road Runners is an amateur sports clubs or league in New York, NY whose mission is: New York Road Runners (nyrr)'s mission is to help and inspire people through running.
Revenue
$132.7m
Assets
$187.1m
Employees
945
EIN
13-2949483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

After-School All-Stars (ASAS)

ASAS provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. To be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go to college, to find careers they love and then give back to their communities.
Revenue
$28.5m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
732
EIN
95-4441208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics Southern California

Special Olympics Southern California offers sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting health, leadership, inclusion, and community engagement across 11 counties.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
89
EIN
95-4538450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Festival of Children Foundation

Festival of Children Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$673.9k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0481729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kaboom

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids - especially those living in poverty - the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
74
EIN
52-1970904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics

Special Olympics fosters inclusion and wellness through sports, empowering over 5 million individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve fitness, courage, and community.
Revenue
$186.4m
Assets
$164.2m
Employees
286
EIN
52-0889518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jonathan Club (JC)

Jonathan Club is a private social club at two California locations--one in Downtown Los Angeles on South Figueroa Street and the other on the beach in Santa Monica.
Revenue
$35.9m
Assets
$74.2m
Employees
572
EIN
95-0884320
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Bent Tree Country Club

Bent Tree Country Club is a private country club where membership is by invitation only. The beautiful championship golf course is a par 71 masterpiece that provides an exceptional golf experience for golfers of every level.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$54.6m
Employees
303
EIN
75-1386704
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (APSP)

APSP is a recreation, sports, or social club professional society in Alexandria, VA whose mission is: APSP's mission is promoting consumer safety and enhancing the business success of its members.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
38
EIN
52-0786357
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Dallas National Golf Club

Combining the natural beauty of the country, the close proximity to one of the nation's top business centers, and a layout capable of hosting a major championship, Dallas National Golf Club offers it's distinguished Members the ultimate golf experience.
Revenue
$27.5m
Assets
$46.3m
Employees
126
EIN
20-5454142
IRS type
501(c)(7)
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