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)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

The residents of AHC are at the heart of all we do. 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 Concert Band Association

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Bringing a mix of family friendly, professional music to the community for all to enjoy. Providing an outlet for members of the Arlington community to make playing music a lifelong activity

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Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Food

Human Services

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

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 Neighborhood Village

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

ANV provides services and social connections that enable seniors to age in their own homes with safety, independence, and an enhanced quality of life.

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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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Capital Caring Health

Civic & Community Engagement

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Provide Patients and their Families with Advanced Illness Care of the Highest Quality.

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CARE, Inc.

Civic & Community Engagement

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Food

Human Services

CARE, Inc. mobilizes partnerships and community leadership to connect people with resources, opportunities, and support systems that strengthen families, enrich lives, and build a more inclusive and economically vibrant community.

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Culpepper Garden

Health

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Culpepper Garden nonprofit retirement community provides affordable housing and a range of supportive services that enable older adults on very low, fixed incomes to age with independence, dignity, wellness, connection, and peace of mind.

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DC Starlight Orchestra Association

Arts, Culture & Humanities

This jazz big band, composed mostly of Federal employees in the Washington DC area, performs charts from the swing era to today at a variety of events, including community music concert series and senior centers.

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Educational Theatre Company

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Unlock the potential of children and adults through immersion in theatre arts

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Encore Learning

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

Human Services

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.

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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV)

Human Services

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live Independently. 

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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

Human Services

Greater DC Diaper Bank supports vulnerable families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia by providing diapers and other critical hygiene items, and expanding access to essential services for those who need them most.

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Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Reduce poverty and housing instability in the national capital area by creating and preserving decenter, affordable, and energy-efficient homes for Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia residents with low to moderate incomes.

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Healwell

Health

Human Services

We touch people affected by illness. We teach massage therapists how to provide care safely and effectively. We advocate for access to that care and for a broader role for massage therapists in healthcare.

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Jews United for Justice

Civic & Community Engagement

Equity & Justice

Religious/Faith-Based

Jews United for Justice advances economic, racial, and social justice in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia by educating and mobilizing our local Jewish communities to action.

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Legal Services of Northern Virginia

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Legal Services

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

To provide access to justice for disadvantaged individuals and communities.

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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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NAMI Northern Virginia

Human Services

Mental Health

Our mission is to serve Northern Virginia individuals, family members, and friends affected by mental health challenges through awareness, education, support, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners.

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National Chamber Ensemble (NCE)

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

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.

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NEW Solutions

Civic & Community Engagement

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Environment

Expand opportunities for experienced workers (age 55+) to support government agencies in achieving their missions through our proven exceptional services.

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Northern Virginia Senior Softball (NVSS)

Recreation

NVSS provides recreational slow-pitch softball for adult men and women, 50 years and older, to keep members active and engaged socially

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Project Knitwell

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Human Services

Mental Health

Project Knitwell helps people facing challenges by providing knitting instruction and shared community opportunities that promote wellness and resilience.

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REACH for Uganda

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Health

Human Services

REACH for Uganda has transformed communities in rural Eastern Uganda by focusing on delivering quality education, accessible healthcare, and sustainable community development. The organization’s mission centers on uplifting some of the region’s poorest and most vulnerable areas, aiming to bring lasting positive change.

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Shepherd’s Center

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

We assist our aging community members in maintaining independent and safe lifestyles in their own homes by providing free rides to medical and therapy appointments, and to grocery stores.  As an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to serving seniors in need in Northern Virginia.

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The Fenwick Foundation

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

The Fenwick Foundation is focused on improving quality of life, health and wellbeing in ways that are not addressed or “below the radar.”

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True Ground Housing Partners (formerly APAH)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Equity & Justice

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

We exist to provide quality affordable housing and resident-centered programming to help our residents make the most of their home. Our homes provide residents with the foundation to live their dreams. Our resident services program strives.....

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Wesley Housing

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Wesley Housing’s mission is to build up communities with quality affordable housing and resident services.

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