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Non-profits in United States

Browse 38821 non-profit organisations across United States. Compare causes, programmes, beneficiaries and funding.

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Non-profits in the United States at a glance

Of the 38,821 non-profits in the United States, the most common cause areas are Education (40%), Community development (34%) and Arts & Culture (25%).

Cause areas

  • Education40%
  • Community development34%
  • Arts & Culture25%
  • Children & Youth21%
  • Health19%

Organisation types

  • Charity34%
  • Community organisation18%
  • NGO11%
  • Association8%
  • Faith-based organisation6%

Beneficiaries

  • Communities50%
  • Families30%
  • Children30%
  • Youth28%
  • Students21%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations55%
  • Grants18%
  • Corporate partnerships16%
  • Earned income12%
  • Membership fees9%

Top cities

  • Washington4%
  • New York4%
  • San Francisco3%
  • Los Angeles2%
  • Austin1%
  • Portland1%

Size

  • 1-10 employees1%
  • 11-50 employees1%
  • 51-200 employees0%
  • 201-500 employees1%
  • 501-1000 employees0%

Most held certifications

  • CARF accreditation0%
  • COA accreditation0%

Key facts

  • 1997 is the median founding year
  • 42% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 23% publish a charity number
  • 85% name their programmes
  • 49% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 38,821 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Causes in United States

📚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🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples

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