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Discover and connect with 100+ Arlington-serving nonprofits. Bookmark this page as it will be updated regularly.
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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We build opportunity by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment.
Arc of Northern Virginia promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Our mission is to champion a vibrant visual arts community by providing exhibition space, studios, professional development, and creative experiences for Arlington’s community.
The Arlington Boathouse Foundation's mission is to provide access for Arlington residents to the Potomac River.
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.
Our mission is to improve our community by building knowledge of our diverse history.
Arlington Montessori House is a community committed to helping each child and family realize the full benefit of a complete Montessori experience that meets the needs of the whole child.
We make classical music accessible to every Arlington citizen, to promote the value of classical music in our civic life, and to build strong, creative partnerships with schools, local government, businesses and other organizations.
Thrive provides integrated support to our neighbors in need so they can develop the capacity to be stable, secure, and thrive in their community.
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.
Avant Bard is dedicated to showcasing the best emerging talent in the region mentored by seasoned, professional theatre artists and providing meaningful exposure to theatre and related arts through cutting-edge outreach and education programs that promote diversity and community dialogue
The mission of Boolean Girl is to diversify STEM by teaching and inspiring girls, low-income students, and underrepresented youth in grades three to eight through meaningful, hands-on instruction and sustained exposure to computer science and engineering in a collaborative and welcoming environment.
Our mission is to provide and serve our clients with resources, education, enrichment and economic opportunities.
CYFA uses collective impact, restorative practices, education, and advocacy to transform system and create sustainable community conditions for children, youth, and families to thrive in safe and healthy communities.
To empower and inspire people to disrupt racism one compassionate conversation at a time.
To provide free clothing for school-aged children from low-income families in a dignified setting so they can feel comfortable and confident to learn, grow, and participate fully in school and community life.
At Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Computer CORE's mission is to prepare underserved adults in Virginia to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.
The mission of the D.C. Policy Center is to arm decision makers with fact-based, unbiased, and reliable research and analyses to help create a vibrant local economy that can maximize opportunities for residents, workers, and businesses in the District of Columbia.
The mission of the Dream Project is to empower students whose immigration status creates barriers to education by working with them to access and succeed in college through scholarships, mentoring, and scholar, alumni, and family support.
Enable and empower refugees on their path toward building safe, sustainable lives.
The mission of Edu-Futuro is to empower immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development.
Unlock the potential of children and adults through immersion in theatre arts
Encore Learning offers academic, non-credit, daytime courses, lectures, special events, and activities to help meet the continuing education and social needs of any interested persons over fifty years of age.
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.
We enable a strong, vibrant, engaged community using our libraries as a place to read, learn, work, create, congregate, and share ideas.
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.
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.
Our mission is to connect and expose Latinas to opportunities that enrich their future through education, mentoring and leadership development
Liberty's Promise supports young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and conscientious American citizens.
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.
To promote horticultural volunteerism and community improvement through trained volunteers, by fostering communication, education, and fellowship among those involved in the Arlington/Alexandria Extension Master Gardeners Program and supporting and promoting the program and its volunteer educational activities.
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.
The Mission of the National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) is to entertain as well as provide opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the art of chamber music, bringing together performers, audiences and composers.
Our mission is to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.
Nature Forward inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.
Arlington Outdoor Education Association creates opportunities for all Arlington Public School students to experience hands-on STEM outdoor education that extends traditional classroom by conserving undeveloped land and building inspiring learning facilities.
Harnessing the power of bikes to help youth build passion, purpose, and a place in the community.
Piano & More’s mission is to provide our community with a fun and contemporary approach to education, opportunity, and events concerning the musical arts no matter the background.
REACH for Uganda, formerly Arlington Academy of Hope partners with communities in rural Uganda to improve the quality of life and realize human potential through improved education, healthcare and community development.
Ensuring babies and young children have new, quality, culturally relevant books of their own that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities
Books change lives. Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia works to improve children’s lives by providing books to encourage an early and sustained love of reading, to augment reading opportunities and skills through book access and the development of home book libraries, and to help address the alarming and growing U.S. literacy crisis.
Rosie Riveters works to close the gaps in today’s workforce by increasing participation in STEM, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop the innovators of tomorrow.
Promoting and supporting Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium as an accessible community resource for all people to learn, engage, and be inspired by the wonders of science and the universe.
To provide a dynamic, nurturing and personalized education that inspires a passion for learning, self-discovery and connection to the community.
Our mission is to educate, empower, and equip young people (ages 10-24) with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead civic change in their communities and beyond.