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Top 50 Fastest Growing Nonprofits

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The fastest growing nonprofits in the United States tend to be younger organizations that have just received major funding (e.g., Obama Foundation). Almost a third of these fastest growing nonprofits, though, are organizations more than ten years old that have either seen slow growth until now (e.g., Washington STEM), or that used to be larger, fell on hard times, and are now recovering with gusto (e.g., Technology Entrepreneur Center). Besides these trends, the fast-growing organizations are diverse in geography, issue area, and organization type. Some are community development organizations that have received funding for major programs. Others are senior-citizen focused retirement and health care human service organizations. Geography-wise, Texas punches above its weight with 18% of the fastest-growing nonprofits, even though it only has 6% of nonprofits overall.

Trends among the top fastest growing nonprofits

Top years formed

2016: 5
 
2015: 5
 
2014: 9
 
2013: 3
 
2012: 5
 
2011: 2
 
2009: 4
 
1994: 2
 

Top NTEE codes

E: Health organizations: 9
 
L: Housing providers and shelters: 7
 
B: Educational institutions: 5
 
P: Human service organizations: 4
 
A: Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits: 4
 
S: Business and community development organizations: 3
 
D: Animal organizations: 3
 
X: Religious organizations: 2
 
U: Scientific research centers: 2
 
J: Unions and employment organizations: 2
 
I: Crime and legal aid organizations: 2
 
F: Mental health organizations: 2
 
C: Environmental organizations: 2
 

Top states

California: 9
 
Texas: 7
 
Washington: 5
 
New York: 5
 
Ohio: 3
 
Wisconsin: 2
 
Nevada: 2
 
Minnesota: 2
 
Kentucky: 2
 
Colorado: 2
 

List of the fastest growing nonprofits

  1. Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health

    Employees:
    14
    Revenue:
    $32,143,319
    Growth rate:
    2,890%
    NTEE:
    E80: Health, General and Financing
    EIN:
    46-2164971
    Location:
    Vancouver, WA
    Website:
    southwestach.org
    Founded:
    2013
    Revenue trends:

  2. Empower Illinois

    Employees:
    15
    Revenue:
    $50,898,902
    Growth rate:
    2,556%
    NTEE:
    R40: Voter Education, Registration
    EIN:
    27-2479414
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Founded:
    2010
    Revenue trends:

  3. Confluence Council

    Employees:
    77
    Revenue:
    $3,156,543
    Growth rate:
    1,139%
    NTEE:
    A61: Performing Arts Centers
    EIN:
    45-5405233
    Location:
    Eau Claire, WI
    Website:
    pablocenter.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  4. The Oak Clinic

    Employees:
    20
    Revenue:
    $35,220,234
    Growth rate:
    1,017%
    NTEE:
    E32: Ambulatory Health Center, Community Clinic
    EIN:
    34-1930683
    Location:
    Uniontown, OH
    Website:
    oakclinic.com
    Founded:
    2001
    Revenue trends:

  5. Champaign County Animal Welfare League

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $1,015,516
    Growth rate:
    986%
    NTEE:
    D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
    EIN:
    47-4404158
    Location:
    Mechanicsburg, OH
    Website:
    champaigncoanimalwelfareleague.com
    Founded:
    2015
    Revenue trends:

  6. RHF Foundation

    Employees:
    12
    Revenue:
    $96,573,058
    Growth rate:
    838%
    NTEE:
    L21: Public Housing Facilities
    EIN:
    91-2145934
    Location:
    Long Beach, CA
    Website:
    rhf.org
    Founded:
    1997
    Revenue trends:

  7. Inspiration Academy

    Employees:
    44
    Revenue:
    $2,484,588
    Growth rate:
    702%
    NTEE:
    X20: Christian
    EIN:
    47-1557521
    Location:
    Bradenton, FL
    Website:
    inspirationacademy.com
    Founded:
    2015
    Revenue trends:

  8. Home at Last Community Development Corporation

    Employees:
    110
    Revenue:
    $2,868,025
    Growth rate:
    609%
    NTEE:
    I20: Crime Prevention
    EIN:
    47-0902546
    Location:
    Inglewood, CA
    Website:
    homeatlastcdc.org
    Founded:
    2002
    Revenue trends:

  9. No Boundaries Ministry

    Employees:
    42
    Revenue:
    $1,537,223
    Growth rate:
    603%
    NTEE:
    X20: Christian
    EIN:
    74-3214649
    Location:
    Huntersville, NC
    Website:
    noboundariesministry.net
    Founded:
    2009
    Revenue trends:

  10. The Arc Minnesota

    Employees:
    363
    Revenue:
    $11,729,981
    Growth rate:
    563%
    NTEE:
    P82: Developmentally Disabled Centers and Services
    EIN:
    41-0795254
    Location:
    St Paul, MN
    Website:
    arcminnesota.org
    Founded:
    1948
    Revenue trends:

  11. New Vista Behavioral Healthcare

    Employees:
    517
    Revenue:
    $22,782,273
    Growth rate:
    521%
    NTEE:
    P82: Developmentally Disabled Centers and Services
    EIN:
    45-2412767
    Location:
    Lexington, KY
    Website:
    newvista.org
    Founded:
    2011
    Revenue trends:

  12. System Management Group

    Employees:
    269
    Revenue:
    $167,647,296
    Growth rate:
    479%
    NTEE:
    E21: Community Health Systems
    EIN:
    20-1269904
    Location:
    La Jolla, CA
    Website:
    nusystem.org
    Founded:
    2005
    Revenue trends:

  13. Redeemer Village

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $1,564,928
    Growth rate:
    479%
    NTEE:
    L22: Senior Citizens Housing, Retirement Communities
    EIN:
    23-2091414
    Location:
    Huntingdon Valley, PA
    Website:
    holyredeemer.com
    Founded:
    1977
    Revenue trends:

  14. Hospice Care Team

    Employees:
    78
    Revenue:
    $5,725,003
    Growth rate:
    452%
    NTEE:
    P74: Hospice
    EIN:
    74-2188540
    Location:
    Texas City, TX
    Website:
    hospicecareteam.org
    Founded:
    1983
    Revenue trends:

  15. Lane Leadership Foundation

    Employees:
    67
    Revenue:
    $1,510,801
    Growth rate:
    448%
    NTEE:
    I40: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
    EIN:
    46-2885601
    Location:
    Eugene, OR
    Founded:
    2013
    Revenue trends:

  16. Emc Health Foundation

    Employees:
    17
    Revenue:
    $6,270,306
    Growth rate:
    443%
    NTEE:
    E11: Health Care Single Organization Support
    EIN:
    81-4399875
    Location:
    Turlock, CA
    Founded:
    2016
    Revenue trends:

  17. Creative Response To Conflict

    Employees:
    16
    Revenue:
    $1,251,460
    Growth rate:
    403%
    NTEE:
    A00: Arts, Culture, and Humanities: General
    EIN:
    13-3714986
    Location:
    Suffern, NY
    Website:
    crc-global.org
    Founded:
    1994
    Revenue trends:

  18. Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health

    Employees:
    12
    Revenue:
    $30,349,589
    Growth rate:
    386%
    NTEE:
    E80: Health, General and Financing
    EIN:
    81-2995297
    Location:
    Pasco, WA
    Website:
    gcach.org
    Founded:
    2016
    Revenue trends:

  19. Digital Promise Global

    Employees:
    27
    Revenue:
    $10,944,779
    Growth rate:
    376%
    NTEE:
    U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
    EIN:
    46-5460594
    Location:
    Washington, DC
    Website:
    digitalpromise.org
    Founded:
    2013
    Revenue trends:

  20. Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $2,249,492
    Growth rate:
    346%
    NTEE:
    C60: Environmental Education
    EIN:
    81-1741377
    Location:
    Paintsville, KY
    Website:
    ekyami.com
    Founded:
    2016
    Revenue trends:

  21. Worklife Partnership

    Employees:
    28
    Revenue:
    $3,625,805
    Growth rate:
    325%
    NTEE:
    J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
    EIN:
    47-1331690
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Website:
    worklifepartnership.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  22. Quantum Gravity Research

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $5,000,234
    Growth rate:
    323%
    NTEE:
    U50: Biological, Life Science Research
    EIN:
    46-1202082
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Website:
    quantumgravityresearch.org
    Founded:
    2012
    Revenue trends:

  23. Montana Hospital Association

    Employees:
    38
    Revenue:
    $10,794,221
    Growth rate:
    321%
    NTEE:
    S41: Promotion of Business
    EIN:
    81-0287203
    Location:
    Helena, MT
    Website:
    mtha.org
    Founded:
    1934
    Revenue trends:

  24. Lahey Physician Community Organization

    Employees:
    157
    Revenue:
    $15,041,549
    Growth rate:
    319%
    NTEE:
    E21: Community Health Systems
    EIN:
    47-2248298
    Location:
    Burlington, MA
    Website:
    lahey.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  25. Austin Brain & Spine

    Employees:
    742
    Revenue:
    $114,556,951
    Growth rate:
    300%
    NTEE:
    E22: Hospital, General
    EIN:
    26-4562522
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Website:
    seton.net
    Founded:
    2009
    Revenue trends:

  26. Emma's Torch

    Employees:
    62
    Revenue:
    $1,052,956
    Growth rate:
    299%
    NTEE:
    J22: Employment Training
    EIN:
    81-3651292
    Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
    Website:
    emmastorch.org
    Founded:
    2016
    Revenue trends:

  27. Bronx Parent Housing Network

    Employees:
    310
    Revenue:
    $44,746,043
    Growth rate:
    298%
    NTEE:
    L41: Homeless, Temporary Shelter
    EIN:
    13-4100758
    Location:
    Bronx, NY
    Founded:
    2000
    Revenue trends:

  28. Intermountain Health Center

    Employees:
    169
    Revenue:
    $10,645,233
    Growth rate:
    291%
    NTEE:
    F80: Mental Health Association
    EIN:
    42-1582826
    Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Website:
    intermountainhealthcare.org
    Founded:
    2003
    Revenue trends:

  29. Minnesota Social Impact Center

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $1,024,193
    Growth rate:
    288%
    NTEE:
    B90: Educational Services
    EIN:
    27-0540267
    Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
    Website:
    minneapolis.impacthub.net
    Founded:
    2012
    Revenue trends:

  30. Childrens Community Services

    Employees:
    1,167
    Revenue:
    $165,655,175
    Growth rate:
    275%
    NTEE:
    L41: Homeless, Temporary Shelter
    EIN:
    30-0820570
    Location:
    Jamaica, NY
    Website:
    ccsusa.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  31. Kids Read Now

    Employees:
    29
    Revenue:
    $2,184,831
    Growth rate:
    262%
    NTEE:
    B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
    EIN:
    45-3504550
    Location:
    Troy, OH
    Website:
    kidsreadnow.org
    Founded:
    2012
    Revenue trends:

  32. Animal Protection League

    Employees:
    30
    Revenue:
    $1,128,516
    Growth rate:
    257%
    NTEE:
    D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
    EIN:
    68-0193683
    Location:
    Stockton, CA
    Website:
    apl209.org
    Founded:
    1994
    Revenue trends:

  33. The Beecher's Foundation

    Employees:
    45
    Revenue:
    $1,950,553
    Growth rate:
    234%
    NTEE:
    B00: Education: General
    EIN:
    81-4033066
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Website:
    beechersfoundation.org
    Founded:
    2016
    Revenue trends:

  34. 29 Acres

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $2,190,006
    Growth rate:
    231%
    NTEE:
    G84: Autism
    EIN:
    27-5537523
    Location:
    Dallas, TX
    Website:
    29acres.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  35. Rainier Valley Corps

    Employees:
    47
    Revenue:
    $3,557,785
    Growth rate:
    229%
    NTEE:
    S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
    EIN:
    47-4257834
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Website:
    rainiervalleycorps.org
    Founded:
    2015
    Revenue trends:

  36. Washington STEM

    Employees:
    53
    Revenue:
    $22,989,690
    Growth rate:
    229%
    NTEE:
    B90: Educational Services
    EIN:
    27-2133169
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Website:
    washingtonstem.org
    Founded:
    2009
    Revenue trends:

  37. Stewards of Wildlife Conservation

    Employees:
    14
    Revenue:
    $4,063,420
    Growth rate:
    224%
    NTEE:
    D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
    EIN:
    47-3764019
    Location:
    San Antonio, TX
    Website:
    tpwf.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  38. Asian Community Development Council

    Employees:
    74
    Revenue:
    $1,329,998
    Growth rate:
    211%
    NTEE:
    S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
    EIN:
    47-2438087
    Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
    Website:
    acdcnv.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  39. Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association / Group Return

    Employees:
    92
    Revenue:
    $13,224,577
    Growth rate:
    203%
    NTEE:
    L22: Senior Citizens Housing, Retirement Communities
    EIN:
    84-1480560
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Website:
    rockymountaincommunities.org
    Founded:
    1992
    Revenue trends:

  40. Fox Theater Foundation

    Employees:
    46
    Revenue:
    $1,029,593
    Growth rate:
    200%
    NTEE:
    A65: Theater
    EIN:
    77-0306813
    Location:
    Bakersfield, CA
    Website:
    thebakersfieldfox.com
    Founded:
    1990
    Revenue trends:

  41. Team First

    Employees:
    249
    Revenue:
    $2,179,133
    Growth rate:
    192%
    NTEE:
    N40: Sports Training Facilities, Agencies
    EIN:
    27-5273049
    Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
    Founded:
    2011
    Revenue trends:

  42. Earl's Place

    Employees:
    11
    Revenue:
    $1,170,067
    Growth rate:
    191%
    NTEE:
    L41: Homeless, Temporary Shelter
    EIN:
    52-1857927
    Location:
    Baltimore, MD
    Website:
    cchbaltimore.org
    Founded:
    1993
    Revenue trends:

  43. Social Good Fund

    Employees:
    90
    Revenue:
    $12,722,400
    Growth rate:
    186%
    NTEE:
    A31: Film, Video
    EIN:
    46-1323531
    Location:
    Richmond, CA
    Website:
    socialgoodfund.org
    Founded:
    2012
    Revenue trends:

  44. Community Access Network

    Employees:
    87
    Revenue:
    $4,702,615
    Growth rate:
    183%
    NTEE:
    E32: Ambulatory Health Center, Community Clinic
    EIN:
    47-5194456
    Location:
    Lynchburg, VA
    Website:
    communityaccessnetwork.org
    Founded:
    2015
    Revenue trends:

  45. Strawberry Creek Services

    Employees:
    16
    Revenue:
    $2,158,895
    Growth rate:
    179%
    NTEE:
    B28: Special Education Institutions, Programs
    EIN:
    22-3935931
    Location:
    Hurst, TX
    Website:
    strawberrycreekservices.com
    Founded:
    2009
    Revenue trends:

  46. God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter

    Employees:
    10
    Revenue:
    $1,241,508
    Growth rate:
    177%
    NTEE:
    L41: Homeless, Temporary Shelter
    EIN:
    26-1452370
    Location:
    Janesville, WI
    Website:
    gifts-shelter.org
    Founded:
    2008
    Revenue trends:

  47. Trulight127 Ministries

    Employees:
    22
    Revenue:
    $2,730,683
    Growth rate:
    176%
    NTEE:
    P32: Foster Care
    EIN:
    47-4686615
    Location:
    Cibolo, TX
    Website:
    trulight127.org
    Founded:
    2015
    Revenue trends:

  48. Walker Basin Conservancy

    Employees:
    33
    Revenue:
    $9,314,995
    Growth rate:
    171%
    NTEE:
    C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
    EIN:
    47-1989228
    Location:
    Reno, NV
    Website:
    walkerbasin.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  49. Whole Woman's Health Alliance

    Employees:
    24
    Revenue:
    $1,650,332
    Growth rate:
    170%
    NTEE:
    E42: Family Planning Centers
    EIN:
    46-5318393
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Website:
    wholewomanshealthalliance.org
    Founded:
    2014
    Revenue trends:

  50. ARCC Center Foundation

    Employees:
    204
    Revenue:
    $1,121,112
    Growth rate:
    168%
    NTEE:
    F32: Community Mental Health Center
    EIN:
    45-5003748
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Website:
    arcccenter.org
    Founded:
    2012
    Revenue trends:

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Cause IQ digitizes and cleans electronic and paper / scanned Form 990s for over 400,000 IRS-registered tax-exempt organizations. We narrowed these to the fastest-growing nonprofits by narrowing down to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations with at least $1M in revenue, at least $10 employees, and that had Form 990 data for the fiscal year end of 2017-12 or newer. To find organizations with an actual trend versus a one-year blip, we required at least three years worth of financials, with two consecutive most recent years of revenue growth.

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Article originally published on February 6, 2020.

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