Nonprofits in Washington

Name: Top 20 Washington nonprofits
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There are 48,359 organizations in Washington. Combined, these Washingtonian nonprofits employ 483,307 people, earn more than $125 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $394 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Washington cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Seattle	24,953	310,691	$96,088,675,505	$304,263,876,988
Spokane	3,834	29,442	$4,828,663,380	$22,668,565,351
Portland, OR	2,540	27,905	$6,029,440,001	$14,535,281,810
Olympia	2,241	10,990	$2,030,773,005	$12,182,891,383
Bremerton	1,698	7,926	$1,026,312,544	$3,724,112,537
Bellingham	1,627	8,455	$970,278,187	$5,849,338,454
Kennewick	1,497	12,757	$2,106,146,682	$10,305,272,489
Yakima	1,196	17,766	$2,294,966,738	$3,768,858,171
Wenatchee	1,073	8,828	$1,263,105,973	$1,722,330,877
Mount Vernon	919	2,779	$243,592,155	$487,140,995

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Job trends for Washington nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	6,032
1-10	2,806
11-25	1,322
26-100	1,120
101 to 1,000	509
1,000+	59

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Washington is driven by large organizations like Providence Health and Services, Providence Health and Services Oregon, MultiCare Health System, PeaceHealth, and Swedish Medical Center.
The largest employers tend to be hospital systems, general hospitals, multiservice human service organizations, community clinics, and specialty hospitals.

Sizes of nonprofits in Washington

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	9,446
$250k to $1M	3,717
$1M to $5M	2,215
$5M to $25M	841
$25M to $100M	249
$100M+	113

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Gates Foundation Trust, Providence Health and Services, Gates Foundation, Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, and Providence Health and Services Oregon earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Washington.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 2.2% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Washington with more than $100 million account for 77.1% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be hospital systems, private foundations, organizations supporting a foundation, international development organizations, and general hospitals.

Types of nonprofits in Washington

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	7,035	3,656	$433,854,027	$1,014,092,590
Educational institutions	6,192	49,673	$5,612,990,068	$15,477,304,779
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	4,569	20,671	$1,132,860,678	$1,794,356,319
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	3,859	18,086	$1,261,176,548	$3,821,238,799
Foundations	3,417	8,597	$26,695,243,946	$108,940,174,468
Business and community development organizations	3,195	7,252	$1,489,774,634	$3,293,291,883
Human service organizations	3,185	68,400	$5,038,756,159	$10,774,250,423
Youth development organizations	1,787	5,913	$347,517,856	$588,493,960
Unions and employment organizations	1,516	24,471	$2,274,956,817	$2,716,968,087
Health organizations	1,472	208,463	$52,329,497,366	$58,245,126,548

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1-20 of 48,359

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle Children's is united by a compelling mission which is to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

Revenue

$2.7b

Assets

$5.6b

Employees

11.7k

EIN

91-0564748

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Pride Foundation

The Pride Foundation empowers LGBTQ+ communities in the Northwest through grants, scholarships, and leadership development, centering racial equity in its transformative initiatives.

Revenue

$10.5m

Assets

$52.9m

Employees

EIN

91-1325007

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Seattle Humane

Seattle Humane saves pets, provides adoption services, offers veterinary care, and supports pet owners through resources like a pet food bank.

Revenue

$16.3m

Assets

$48.1m

Employees

161

EIN

91-0282060

IRS type

501(c)(3)

FareStart

FareStart transforms lives through job training and food services, providing essential skills and nutritious meals to individuals facing employment barriers.

Revenue

$14.7m

Assets

$22.0m

Employees

162

EIN

91-1546757

IRS type

501(c)(3)

College Success Foundation

The College Success Foundation empowers low-income students through scholarships and support, fostering educational equity and inspiring them to become transformational leaders.

Revenue

$27.7m

Assets

$33.3m

Employees

204

EIN

91-2036088

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Seattle Opera strives to produce musically extraordinary, theatrically compelling operas, employing uniformly high quality casts, dramatically aware conductors, and innovative yet textually concerned directors and designers.

Revenue

$22.2m

Assets

$70.0m

Employees

597

EIN

91-0760426

IRS type

501(c)(3)

University of Washington Foundation

The University of Washington Foundation is a non-profit, public 501(c)(3) organization that advances the mission of the University of Washington by seeking and securing private support for its programs in service to students and society.

Revenue

$193.8m

Assets

$21.0m

Employees

EIN

94-3079432

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Neighborcare Health

The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of theiculturally diverse patients and advocate.

Revenue

$92.2m

Assets

$78.1m

Employees

818

EIN

91-0893287

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private liberal arts university in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Pacific University is a place where 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students gain a superb education grounded on the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Revenue

$136.3m

Assets

$321.1m

Employees

1,459

EIN

91-0565553

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Seattle Theatre Group

Seattle Theatre Group presents diverse performances, stewards historic theatres, and advances inclusive arts education and community engagement through camps, workshops, and professional development.

Revenue

$86.5m

Assets

$83.7m

Employees

769

EIN

94-3130227

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Food Lifeline

Food Lifeline feeds people facing hunger and drives policy, partnerships, and food distribution to expand access to culturally relevant, nutritious food and end hunger.

Revenue

$156.5m

Assets

$30.4m

Employees

138

EIN

91-1090450

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Program for Appropriate Technology in Health Path (PATH)

Program for Appropriate Technology in Health advances health equity through partnerships, innovative solutions, and strategic support in health systems and disease management globally.

Revenue

$353.5m

Assets

$416.1m

Employees

598

EIN

91-1157127

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Seattle Children's Guild Association

The Seattle Children's Guild Association supports Seattle Children's Hospital through fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy, enhancing healthcare for children regardless of their families' financial means.

Revenue

$20.5m

Assets

$239.1k

Employees

EIN

91-1394056

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and advances innovative medical research and excellence in education within the U.S. military.

Revenue

$60.8m

Assets

$25.2m

Employees

456

EIN

91-1593913

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Gates Foundation

We work with partner organizations worldwide to tackle critical problems in four program areas. Our Global Development Division works to help the world's poorest people lift themselves out of hunger and poverty.

Revenue

$8.1b

Assets

$78.7b

Employees

2,245

EIN

56-2618866

IRS type

501(c)(3)

World Vision

World Vision empowers children and communities to overcome poverty through Christian partnerships, emergency relief, and sustainable access to clean water, food, healthcare, and education.

Revenue

$1.4b

Assets

$515.3m

Employees

1,034

EIN

95-1922279

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.

Revenue

$83.7m

Assets

$102.4m

Employees

645

EIN

91-6070005

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Bamford Foundation

The Bamford Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people, with a special focus on those with disabilities. Grants are made to organizations that work to promote independence and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.

Revenue

$11.2m

Assets

$24.6m

Employees

EIN

91-1504193

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA)

Advocating for legislation equitable to our industry and the community, providing educational opportunities to promote career development, celebrating and supporting all facets of the multifamily industry.

Revenue

$3.9m

Assets

$3.3m

Employees

EIN

90-0077585

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Gates Foundation Trust

The Foundation Trust holds the endowment for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It does not distribute money to grantees.

Revenue

$10.2b

Assets

$77.6b

Employees

EIN

91-1663695

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in Washington

Nonprofits by major Washington cities

Job trends for Washington nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Washington

Types of nonprofits in Washington

Directory of nonprofits in Washington

Seattle Children's Hospital

The Pride Foundation

Seattle Humane

FareStart

College Success Foundation

Seattle Opera

University of Washington Foundation

Neighborcare Health

Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

Seattle Theatre Group

Food Lifeline

Program for Appropriate Technology in Health Path (PATH)

Seattle Children's Guild Association

The Geneva Foundation

Gates Foundation

World Vision

Woodland Park Zoo

The Bamford Foundation

Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA)

Gates Foundation Trust

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