How many nonprofits are there in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 53,636 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 12th-most of any state.

How much revenue do New Jersey nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in New Jersey report about $89.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which New Jersey city has the most nonprofits?

Lakewood has the most registered nonprofits in New Jersey, with 1,711 organizations.

New Jersey nonprofit statistics

There are 53,636 tax-exempt organizations registered in New Jersey — the 12th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $89.6B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

53,636

Combined annual revenue

$89.6B

Rank among states

#12

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in New Jersey

Religion-Related6,499
Education5,949
Human Services4,164
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations3,903
Recreation & Sports3,245
Arts, Culture & Humanities3,141
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,718
Youth Development1,398

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in New Jersey?: New Jersey has 53,636 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 12th-most of any state.
How much revenue do New Jersey nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in New Jersey report about $89.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which New Jersey city has the most nonprofits?: Lakewood has the most registered nonprofits in New Jersey, with 1,711 organizations.

All New Jersey nonprofits Largest in New Jersey National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.