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Washington DC scientific research centers

There are 596 science and technology research centers 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 scientific research centers employ 25,276 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Types of scientific research centers in Washington DC

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Science research professional societies
 
205
 
$688,069,532
Engineer and technology research centers
 
129
 
$3,582,508,630
Biology and life sciences research centers
 
45
 
$518,857,193
Physical and earth sciences research centers
 
35
 
$665,217,548
Scientific research alliances
 
20
 
$117,918,531
Science research technical and management assistance providers
 
16
 
$29,375,772
Organizations supporting multiple scientific research centers
 
4
 
$41,774,222
Organizations supporting a single scientific research center
 
3
 
$83,725,330
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Job trends for Washington DC scientific research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
131
1-10
 
61
11-25
 
23
26-100
 
28
101 to 1,000
 
16
1,000+
 
5
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Sizes of scientific research centers in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
124
$250k to $1M
 
63
$1M to $5M
 
68
$5M to $25M
 
37
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
12
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Directory of scientific research centers in Washington DC

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American Physical Society

The American Physical Society is an educational and scientific organization whose objective is the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics.
Revenue
$71.2m
Assets
$262.3m
Employees
306
EIN
13-1656610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Engineering Education

ASEE advances innovation, excellence and access in engineering education. It offers publications, member services and promotes engineering to young students.
Revenue
$30.6m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
49
EIN
37-0730118
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Society for Technology in Education

Iste empowers educators with community, knowledge, and standards for technology innovation in teaching and learning worldwide.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
91
EIN
93-0746782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Interest Registry (PIR)

PIR helps empower, through the Internet, those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. We're the people behind the .ORG, .NGO and .ONG domain names.
Revenue
$102.4m
Assets
$66.1m
Employees
50
EIN
33-1025119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

ASCB is an inclusive, international community of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
33
EIN
39-6054285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is a scientific, educational, and professional nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the application of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7057224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)

Since 1937, ASIST has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
5
EIN
53-0259452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
51
EIN
31-0826117
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Consortium for Ocean Leadership

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that represents 99 of the leading public and private ocean research and education institutions, aquaria and industry.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$196.5k
Employees
34
EIN
52-1892964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Optical

Optical promotes global dissemination and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics, supports philanthropy, and sponsors industry events.
Revenue
$44.3m
Assets
$133.4m
Employees
193
EIN
53-0259696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

ASBMB publishes open-access scholarly journals and advances the science of biochemistry and molecular biology.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$110.6m
Employees
48
EIN
52-6050165
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
$21.4m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
72
EIN
39-0977801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

To ignite and celebrate aerospace ingenuity and collaboration, and its importance to our way of life. To be your vital lifelong link to the aerospace community and a champion for its achievements.
Revenue
$24.6m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
82
EIN
13-1677290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food Allergy Research and Education

Fare funds research, advocates for policy change, and promotes awareness to improve the quality of life for those with food allergies.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
69
EIN
13-3905508
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB)

American Society of Plant Biologists advances plant science through publishing, education, community engagement, and initiatives promoting equity and inclusivity in the field.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
24
EIN
53-0258999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earthscope Consortium

Facilitating geophysical research and education, promoting free and open exchange of geophysical data and knowledge, fostering cooperation to advance geophysical research and conveying its benefits to all of humanity.
Revenue
$30.4m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
57
EIN
52-1362650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

American Society for Microbiology's mission is to advance the microbiological sciences as a vehicle for understanding life processes and to apply and communicate this knowledge for the improvement of health and environmental and economic well-being.
Revenue
$56.2m
Assets
$129.9m
Employees
180
EIN
38-1616141
IRS type
501(c)(3)

In-Q-Tel

In-Q-Tel is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that helps the CIA and broader US Intelligence Community identify, adapt, and deliver cutting-edge technologies that address national security needs.
Revenue
$184.1m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
237
EIN
52-2149962
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences promotes science for the general welfare with contracts, grants, and private grants; located in Washington D.C.
Revenue
$279.9m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
1,336
EIN
53-0196932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Geophysical Union (AGU)

To promote discovery in earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. AGU galvanizes a community of earth and space scientists that collaboratively advances and communicates science and its power to ensure a sustainable future.
Revenue
$51.8m
Assets
$164.4m
Employees
182
EIN
52-0955532
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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