Nonprofit Directory

 

We’ve compiled self-reported information from 501(c)(3) organizations serving Arlington County here. Search by keyword, area of impact, or filters including: populations served, type of work, population scope, leadership demographics and budget size. Click “learn more” to open an organization’s full profile. Here you can find links to their website, social media, and financials, mission and program statements, info on how to get involved, and more! Other resources you might find helpful include Volunteer Arlington, which connects individuals, groups, and businesses with local volunteer opportunities, and Propublica’s Nonprofit Explorer, which is a free resource for browsing nonprofit tax returns. Charity Navigator is another popular resource for vetting nonprofit organizations. If you have any questions or feedback about the directory, please contact us.

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA)

Animals

Environment

Human Services

Improve the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.

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Arlington Community Foundation

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

Arlington Community Foundation uses the power of philanthropy and its role as community convener and catalyst to improve the quality of life in Arlington and beyond.

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Arlington Free Clinic

Health

Human Services

Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access

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Arlington Montessori House

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Equity & Justice

The Montessori curriculum is based on the philosophy that a child is responsible for his or her own self-discovery and self-construction...

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Arlington Peer Recovery Center (of Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia)

Food

Human Services

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

The organization's mission is to nurture the resilience of adults with mental health, substance use, and homelessness challenges.

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Arlington Thrive

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Human Services

Arlington Thrive provides timely assistance to help our neighbors in need so they can develop the capacity to be stable, secure and thrive in their jobs, health and homes.

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Aspire Afterschool Learning

Education

Aspire's mission is to expand learning opportunities that help historically underserved young people fulfill their potential through afterschool and summer learning programs that connect families, schools, and communities.

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Bridges to Independence

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

The mission at Bridges is to guide children and families out of homelessness and into stability and self-sufficiency. 

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Britepaths

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Britepaths provides short-term safety-net services to our neighbors in need while empowering them to work toward long-term self-sufficiency.

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Centro de Apoyo Familiar

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Environment

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Transform communities through economic, social and educational empowerment in collaboration with community and faith-based organizations.

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Communities in Schools of Northern Virginia

Education

Human Services

At Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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Edu-Futuro (Educacion Para Nuestro Futuro Founded By Escuela Bolivia)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Human Services

The mission of Edu-Futuro is to empower immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development.

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Encore Stage & Studio

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

Our mission is to inspire young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and positively impact their communities.

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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV)

Human Services

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live Independently. 

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Girls on the Run of NOVA

Education

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Girls on the Run of NOVA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing our 3rd-8th grade participants' social, emotional and physical skills to navigate life's challenges.

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Goodwin Living Foundation

Health

Human Services

Through the power of philanthropy, we seek and celebrate generosity to carry out the mission of Goodwin House, to provide financial security to residents, to enable staff to thrive in their careers, and to support innovation, thus enhancing the lives of older adults and those who care for them.

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Greater DC Diaper Bank

Health

Human Services

Greater DC Diaper Bank’s mission is to support vulnerable families in our region by collaborating with partners to distribute essential baby and hygiene products and expand access to critical services.

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Just Neighbors

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Human Services

Legal Services

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

To provide high-quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, asylees and refugees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia; and, to build community among clients, staff, volunteers and the larger society through education, advocacy, and volunteerism.

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Kitchen of Purpose (La Cocina VA)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Food

Human Services

Kitchen of Purpose uses the power of food to change lives. An agent for socio-economic change, the Kitchen of Purpose generates workforce and entrepreneurship development and provides healthy food assistance in the D.C. metro area.

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L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C.

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships.

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Liberty’s Promise

Civic & Community Engagement

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Liberty's Promise supports young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and conscientious American citizens.

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Little Beginnings Child Development Center

Education

At Little Beginnings we believe that each child is entitled to responsive and respectful care, attuned to his or her developmental abilities, individual temperament, and interests. Through a collaborative framework, parents and teachers work together to create an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment where all children will grow and thrive.

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MoCA Arlington

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington enriches community life by connecting the public with contemporary art and artists through exhibitions, education programs, and artist residencies.

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Nature Forward

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Environment

Nature Forward inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.

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OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church

Equity & Justice

Human Services

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

OAR is a community-based nonprofit organization that envisions a safe and thriving community where those impacted by the legal system enjoy equal civil and human rights.

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Spread The Vote + Project ID

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

By helping the citizens and residents of the United States obtain the IDs they need to attain jobs, housing, health care, voting, and more, we build a society in which every human has an equal opportunity to achieve.

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