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Nonprofit Sector Map
IRS BMF + Form 990  ·  Monthly Intelligence Report  ·  May 2026
Report N2-WA-2026-05-12
Source IRS BMF + Form 990
Generated Monthly 1st Sun
Pages 3 (cover + 2 data)
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This report maps every IRS-recognized tax-exempt organization in Washington State — 42,344 nonprofits across 26 mission categories, with financial size distribution, revenue leaders, and government grant recipients. Whether you are a grant writer identifying partners, a funder researching the landscape, a contractor seeking nonprofit clients, or a journalist following the money, this report gives you the complete picture of Washington’s nonprofit sector in one monthly briefing.

How to Use This Report

Step 1 — Find your sector. Locate your NTEE category in the sector breakdown table on page 2. Note how many organizations exist, total sector revenue, and how many exceed $1M in annual revenue.

Step 2 — Identify the major players. The top 25 revenue leaders table on page 3 shows who dominates each sector — these organizations win grants, anchor coalitions, and set market rates.

Step 3 — Check government grant flow. Page 3 shows which WA nonprofits received the most federal grant funding via IRS 990 filings — cross-reference against your sector to find funded competitors and partners.

Step 4 — Track new entrants. 2,622 new nonprofits registered in WA in 2025 alone. New organizations are underserved by funders and often actively seeking partnerships, intelligence, and support services.

Getting Started Checklist
  • NTEE code lookup Find your mission category code at ntee.ccss.jhu.edu to locate your sector in this report
  • IRS Tax Exempt Search Verify any organization’s current status at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ before engagement
  • ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer Free 990 search and download at projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
  • Washington Secretary of State State registration and annual reports at sos.wa.gov/charities
  • Candid / GuideStar Comprehensive funder and nonprofit profiles at guidestar.org (free basic, paid premium)
Data & Source Disclaimer: This report is compiled from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (EO BMF) and IRS Form 990 e-file data — both public domain under the Freedom of Information Act. GovProcure (Silent Northwest LLC) is an independent intelligence service not affiliated with the IRS or any federal agency. Financial figures reflect the most recent IRS filing on record and may not represent current financials. Organization count and status may change between reporting periods. Verify all organization status at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ before taking action. © 2026 Silent Northwest LLC — govprocure.northwest.net
Official Data Sources
IRS Filing Forms
Form 990
Annual return for organizations with gross receipts ≥$200K or assets ≥$500K
Form 990-EZ
Short-form return for organizations with gross receipts $50K–$200K
Form 990-N
e-Postcard for organizations with gross receipts under $50K (no financial detail)
Form 1023
Application for recognition of tax-exempt status under 501(c)(3)
Schedule A
Public charity status and public support test (attached to Form 990)
All forms available at irs.gov/forms-pubs. Each organization’s filing requirement depends on revenue and asset thresholds — always verify current status at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.
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Washington State Nonprofit Sector Map
Sector Breakdown  ·  IRS BMF + Form 990  ·  May 2026
Report N2-WA-2026-05-12 / Source IRS BMF + 990 / Generated 2026-05-12 / govprocure.northwest.net
42,344
Total WA Nonprofits
35,038
501(c)(3) Public Charities
$85.7B
Total Sector Revenue
6,826
New Orgs 2023–2025
Nonprofit Sector Breakdown — Washington State
26 sectors · all IRS-recognized orgs · sorted by count
#Sector / NTEE CategoryNTEEOrgsTotal Revenue>$1M>$10M
1EducationB4,710$5,095,989,10433966
2Arts, Culture & HumanitiesA3,216$1,110,277,96317216
3ReligionX3,079$261,506,779503
4Recreation & SportsN3,029$598,743,9751126
5Human ServicesP2,856$4,282,068,90940494
6Philanthropy & VoluntarismT1,897$1,323,662,1909517
7Community ImprovementS1,584$711,257,12011420
8Youth DevelopmentO1,354$383,798,115736
9Animal-RelatedD1,009$436,123,130717
10Health Care ★E968$58,944,615,25218595
11EnvironmentC888$426,830,337917
12Public & Societal BenefitW666$105,659,696191
13InternationalQ629$2,225,330,052465
14Housing & ShelterL545$732,796,07410316
15Food & AgricultureK511$554,090,958506
16Mental HealthF446$1,152,058,5657130
17EmploymentJ413$639,807,5096612
18Public SafetyM399$24,259,48260
19Mutual BenefitY385$2,168,292,1486234
20Crime & LegalI350$359,995,366565
21Civil RightsR276$112,204,048252
22Science & TechnologyU235$178,642,965203
23Diseases & DisordersG221$651,776,5002012
24Medical ResearchH107$470,414,265136
25Social ScienceV29$14,622,50431
26Unknown / Other329$830,348,525489
★ Health Care (968 orgs) generates $58.9B — 69% of all WA nonprofit revenue despite ranking 10th in org count. Education leads by count (4,710 orgs, $5.1B). Human Services has the most orgs above $1M revenue (404) — the most competitive sector for federal grants. 6,826 new nonprofits formed in 2023–2025, with 2025 on pace to be a record year.
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Revenue Leaders & Government Grant Recipients  ·  May 2026
Report N2-WA-2026-05-12 / IRS BMF + 990 / govprocure.northwest.net
Top 25 Washington State Nonprofits by Revenue
25 organizations · ranked by most recent IRS filing · 22 of top 25 are Health Care
#OrganizationSectorRevenueCity
1PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WAHealth Care$9,728,808,188Renton
2PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES ORHealth Care$5,906,975,155Seattle
3MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEMHealth Care$5,011,395,222Tacoma
4KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN WAHealth Care$4,366,355,550Renton
5PEACEHEALTHHealth Care$3,623,620,652Vancouver
6SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICESHealth Care$3,338,219,787Renton
7SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITALHealth Care$2,659,433,037Seattle
8PROVIDENCE HEALTH PLANHealth Care$2,620,445,794Renton
9PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM-SO CALHealth Care$2,326,793,207Seattle
10FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTERHealth Care$2,027,046,671Seattle
11DELTA DENTAL OF WASHINGTONHealth Care$1,834,429,835Seattle
12FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEMHealth Care$1,821,452,038Tacoma
13CHP OF WASHINGTONHealth Care$1,636,587,763Seattle
14WORLD VISIONInternational$1,583,717,582Federal Way
15VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$1,277,811,426Seattle
16KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$1,003,950,715Richland
17CENTRAL WA HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCHealth Care$914,470,733Wenatchee
18OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER & CLINICSHealth Care$802,768,233Bellevue
19HARRISON MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$783,562,070Bremerton
20LEGACY SALMON CREEK HOSPITALHealth Care$655,818,611Vancouver
21YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITALHealth Care$647,033,017Yakima
22SEA MAR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSHealth Care$578,212,508Seattle
23CORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITYEducation$508,869,741Spokane
24PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES MTHealth Care$563,343,536Seattle
25PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHNS HEALTH CTRHealth Care$499,533,171Renton
Top 15 Government Grant Recipients — Washington State
3,641 WA nonprofits received govt grants · $4.2B total · source: IRS Form 990
#OrganizationSectorGovt GrantsCityFY
1MAXAIDDiseases & Disorders$363,316,002Seattle2024
2THE SEATTLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$210,661,952Seattle2024
3UNIV OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATIONEducation$181,643,093Seattle2023
4CORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITYEducation$165,359,334Spokane2024
5SECOND HARVEST INLAND NORTHWESTFood & Agriculture$151,618,664Spokane2024
6CORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITYEducation$151,241,461Spokane2023
7SECOND HARVEST INLAND NORTHWESTFood & Agriculture$141,931,052Spokane2023
8SEATTLE CHILDRENS FOUNDATIONHealth Care$136,022,074Seattle2023
9PATHInternational$79,436,374Seattle2024
10WASHINGTON STATE UNIV FOUNDATIONEducation$77,306,212Pullman2023
11INATAI FOUNDATIONHealth Care$71,385,010Seattle2024
12PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITYEducation$69,896,104Tacoma2023
13WHITWORTH UNIVERSITYEducation$60,199,610Spokane2023
14TRANSFORMING AGEHousing & Shelter$59,453,722Bellevue2022
15MARY BRIDGE CHILDRENS FOUNDATIONHealth Care$54,400,492Tacoma2024
Intelligence derived from: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (EO BMF) — registry of all IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, updated monthly; and IRS Form 990 e-file data — annual financial returns filed electronically, tax years 2021–2025. Both datasets are public domain under the Freedom of Information Act. GovProcure (Silent Northwest LLC) provides curation, sector analysis, and monthly delivery — not raw data access. Organization status and financials reflect the most recent IRS filing on record. Verify all organization status at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ before taking action. Additional intelligence sources: Grants.gov · SAM.gov · USASpending.gov · govprocure.northwest.net © 2026 Silent Northwest LLC
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Grants.gov 83K+ programs
IRS BMF 1.9M+ nonprofits
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