Democracy & Civil society non-profits in United States
Browse 1248 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in United States. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 1248 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- Triangle Freethought SocietyDurham, United StatesReligion & Faith · Democracy & Civil society +1 more
- MWMassachusetts Women's History CenterNewton, United StatesGender equality · Human rights +4 more
- New York Civic Engagement TableNew York, United StatesDemocracy & Civil society · Community development
- Gente OrganizadaPomona, United StatesCommunity development · Children & Youth +9 more
- Young World FederalistsWashington, United StatesDemocracy & Civil society · Peace & Conflict +2 more
- The MICA ProjectSt. Louis, United StatesRefugees & Migration · Justice & Legal aid +3 more
- FPFriends Place on Capitol HillWashington, United StatesDemocracy & Civil society · Peace & Conflict +1 more
- The California Center for Civic ParticipationSacramento, United StatesDemocracy & Civil society · Children & Youth +1 more
- RNReCity NetworkDurham, United StatesCommunity development · Employment & Skills +1 more
- Evolve CaliforniaSan Francisco, United StatesEducation · Democracy & Civil society
- We Vote. We Win.Atlanta, United StatesDemocracy & Civil society · Community development
- Sociocracy For AllAmherst, United StatesDemocracy & Civil society · Education +1 more
Democracy & Civil society non-profits in the United States at a glance
Of the 1,248 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in the United States, the most common cause areas are Community development (37%), Education (30%) and Human rights (28%).
Cause areas
- Community development37%
- Education30%
- Human rights28%
- Environment & Climate18%
- Justice & Legal aid16%
Organisation types
- NGO37%
- Community organisation14%
- Network or umbrella11%
- Association9%
- Think tank9%
Beneficiaries
- Communities61%
- Youth19%
- Students16%
- Families15%
- Women & Girls10%
Funding sources
- Individual donations35%
- Grants11%
- Membership fees10%
- Corporate partnerships6%
- Earned income4%
Top cities
- Washington13%
- New York5%
- San Francisco3%
- Austin2%
- Portland2%
- Boston2%
Size
- 1-10 employees1%
- 11-50 employees0%
- 51-200 employees0%
- 201-500 employees0%
- 501-1000 employees0%
Key facts
- 1997 is the median founding year
- 31% say donations are tax-deductible
- 16% publish a charity number
- 79% name their programmes
- 35% invite volunteers
Figures from a sample of 500 of the 1,248 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples