How many nonprofits are there in Washington?

Washington has 42,638 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 17th-most of any state.

How much revenue do Washington nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Washington report about $97.1B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Washington city has the most nonprofits?

Seattle has the most registered nonprofits in Washington, with 6,002 organizations.

Washington nonprofit statistics

There are 42,638 tax-exempt organizations registered in Washington — the 17th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $97.1B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

42,638

Combined annual revenue

$97.1B

Rank among states

#17

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Seattle6,002
Spokane1,951
Tacoma1,748
Vancouver1,388
Bellevue1,216
Olympia1,055
Bellingham874
Everett790
Renton652
Yakima623

Causes in Washington

Education4,750
Arts, Culture & Humanities3,257
Religion-Related3,109
Recreation & Sports3,067
Human Services2,890
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations1,908
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,600
Youth Development1,359

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Washington?: Washington has 42,638 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 17th-most of any state.
How much revenue do Washington nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Washington report about $97.1B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Washington city has the most nonprofits?: Seattle has the most registered nonprofits in Washington, with 6,002 organizations.

All Washington nonprofits Largest in Washington National statistics

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