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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Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC)

Education

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

We build opportunity by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment.

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Arlington Artists Alliance (Gallery Underground)

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Our mission is to champion a vibrant visual arts community by providing exhibition space, studios, professional development, and creative experiences for Arlington’s community.

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Arlington Boathouse Foundation

Education

Environment

Recreation

The Arlington Boathouse Foundation's mission is to provide access for Arlington residents to the Potomac River.

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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 Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Food

Human Services

We are an independent, community-based non-profit food pantry that provides dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries to all our neighbors in need.

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Arlington for Justice

Civic & Community Engagement

Equity & Justice

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Arlington for Justice is a community-driven organization bringing a new era of public safety to our neighborhoods

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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 Historical Society

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Our mission is to improve our community by building knowledge of our diverse history.

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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 Neighborhood Village

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

To enable seniors to continue living safely, independently, and with an enhanced quality of life in their own homes and communities as they age by providing access to support services and social programs.

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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 Philharmonic

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

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.

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Arlington Soccer Association

Health

Human Services

Recreation

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

Provide quality soccer programs and experiences for youth of all abilities, backgrounds and financial means to encourage personal growth, promote a love for the game, and advance soccer in Arlington and surrounding communities.

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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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Avant Bard Theatre (Washington Shakespeare Company)

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

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

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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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CARE, Inc.

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Human Services

Our mission is to provide and serve our clients with resources, education, enrichment and economic opportunities.

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Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA)

Education

Equity & Justice

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

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.

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Clothesline for Arlington Kids

Education

Human Services

Our mission is to collect new and clean, excellent quality used clothing from the community, and distribute it free-of-charge to low-income school-aged children in a welcoming space.

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Columbia Pike Partnership

Civic & Community Engagement

Our mission is to foster a vibrant, safe, connected, and diverse Columbia Pike community.

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Doorways

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Mental Health

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

Doorways creates pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault leading to safe, stable, and empowered lives.

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Dream Project

Education

Equity & Justice

Human Services

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.

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EcoAction Arlington

Environment

EcoAction Arlington educates, advocates, and acts to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.

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Festival Argentino

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

Our mission is to foster cultural exchange by sharing the rich heritage of Argentina—including its music, cuisine, and traditions—with diverse communities in Arlington. We are committed to promoting volunteerism and supporting small businesses, all while nurturing global education opportunities for young people in Arlington, Virginia.

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Food Pantry at St. George’s

Civic & Community Engagement

Food

Health

Human Services

Our mission is to serve as a vital source of food and fellowship for people in need in the Arlington community.

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Friends of Clarendon House

Human Services

Mental Health

In existence since 1992, the Friends is a group of individuals who support Arlington’s mental health programs, especially Clarendon House, and individuals served by Arlington’s Behavioral Healthcare Division.

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Friends of the Arlington County Public Library (FOAL)

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

We enable a strong, vibrant, engaged community using our libraries as a place to read, learn, work, create, congregate, and share ideas.

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail

Environment

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail supports the National Park Service in keeping the trail safe and welcoming for all users through education, trail maintenance, and community events.

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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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Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation

Health

Human Services

The Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation serves economically vulnerable mothers and babies by increasing access to much-needed health care support, conducting research to affect systemic change, and ensuring they have the supplies needed to bring baby home.

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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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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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Meals on Wheels of Arlington

Food

Human Services

Meals on Wheels of Arlington, Virginia, is a largely volunteer organization delivering meals to homebound residents in Arlington, Virginia.

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Outdoor Lab (Arlington Outdoor Education Association)

Education

Environment

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.

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PathForward

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

PathForward’s mission is to transform lives by delivering housing solutions and pathways to stability.

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Phoenix Bikes

Education

Harnessing the power of bikes to help youth build passion, purpose, and a place in the community.

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Piano & More

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

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.

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Read Early and Daily (READ)

Education

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

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Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Human Services

SEEC offers assistance to Latino immigrants in need of employment, training, and referral services to meet their immediate needs.

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The Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Environment

To promote and support 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.

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The Marjorie Hughes Fund

Health

Human Services

The Marjorie F. Hughes Fund for Children promotes the health and well-being of Arlington Public School students through the thoughtful collaboration with public health nurses, APS staff, and community organizations...

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The Sycamore School

Education

Our Mission is to provide a dynamic, nurturing and personalized education that inspires a passion for learning, self-discovery and connection to the community.

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Youth To Society Sports League (Y2S Sports)

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

Mental Health

Recreation

Our mission brings a proactive approach and introduces a 'new concept' to the youth sports industry, combining sports and community service to empower and equip youth with essential social and emotional life skills to create positive change for the betterment of humanity

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Youth Ultimate League of Arlington (YULA)

Recreation

Create opportunities for Arlington youth to play Ultimate, have fun, and grow as individuals and community members. Build a safe and welcoming community for players, coaches, and parents where “Spirit of the Game” is of paramount importance.

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