Of the more than 41,000 nonprofits in Washington, the most common types are religious and educational organizations. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Providence Health & Services, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust are among the state’s largest 501c3 nonprofits.
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501c3 organizations are nonprofit corporations that meet specific IRS criteria. Donations to a 501c3 are usually tax-exempt. Use our 501c3 lookup table to find out whether or not an organization has 501c3 status.
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Washington Nonprofits
Issues like consumer literacy, business transparency, bullying, LGBTQIA+ support, and gender equality are all of great concern to nonprofits in Washington. Below are three large nonprofits from the state that address at least one of these topics.
Elliot Advocacy
In an era where large corporations can buy an individual’s personal information, consumers need to know more about the companies with which they do business. This volunteer-run organization looks into consumer concerns to find real answers. Its volunteers write and publish information about companies to ensure they remain truthful and follow responsible practices. Elliot Advocacy also networks with companies it deems reliable to not only get answers right from the source, but also create a web of trustworthy businesses consumers can turn to when they need assistance.
Free2Luv
This anti-bullying nonprofit specializes in the mental health of children and teenagers. Research estimates that more than 85% of youth with a mental illness go entirely untreated. By spreading information about how harmful bullying can be, the many ways it can occur, and the effects it can have on those suffering from a mental illness, Free2Luv seeks to create a world in which people commonly accept that love is stronger than hate. This nonprofit also offers services to members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are suffering from bullying, mental health conditions, or other issues.
Alliance for International Women’s Rights
This nonprofit supports women in developing countries and works to further women’s rights worldwide. Unfortunately, gender equality isn’t a completely accepted ideal so many women still struggle to make themselves heard and be taken seriously. The Alliance for International Women’s Rights offers English as a second language (ESL) classes remotely to Afghan women and provides guidance to women looking to further their abilities through mentorships that can help them find and connect with resources to achieve their goals.