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40,747 non-profits · 5 countries

Non-profit Organisations in North America

Browse 40,747 non-profits across 5 countries in North America, each profile taken from the company's own website.

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Non-profits in North America at a glance

Of the 40,747 non-profits in North America, the most common cause areas are Community development (42%), Education (34%) and Children & Youth (26%).

Cause areas

  • Community development42%
  • Education34%
  • Children & Youth26%
  • Arts & Culture25%
  • Health22%

Organisation types

  • Charity47%
  • Community organisation15%
  • Association13%
  • NGO5%
  • Grant-making foundation3%

Beneficiaries

  • Communities44%
  • Youth35%
  • Children34%
  • Families34%
  • Students15%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations49%
  • Corporate partnerships18%
  • Earned income17%
  • Government funding15%
  • Grants14%

Top countries

  • Canada99%
  • Bermuda1%

Size

  • 1-10 employees1%
  • 11-50 employees1%
  • 51-200 employees2%
  • 201-500 employees0%
  • 501-1000 employees0%

Most held certifications

  • CARF Accreditation1%
  • Accredited with Exemplary Standing0%

Key facts

  • 1991 is the median founding year
  • 30% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 29% publish a charity number
  • 84% name their programmes
  • 59% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 40,747 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Countries in North America

United StatesCanada

Other regions

Europe67,349Latin America & Caribbean1,230Middle East190Asia-Pacific1,559Africa1,126