Top Virginia Social Impact Startups (56)

Students for Life of America exists to recruit, train, and mobilize the Pro-Life Generation to abolish abortion. It is a leading pro-life advocacy organization.

employU is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit employment service dedicated to creating inclusive workforces for individuals with disabilities and other underserved populations. Its mission is to empower customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to embark on sustainable careers through a 'one-stop-shop' approach that includes adult employment services, youth programs, employability training, paid work experience, and professional assessments.

The Virginia Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit support organization for the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia. It is dedicated to promoting wildlife conservation and education, aiming to create a world where everyone values wildlife and the environment. The society works to ensure the zoo thrives as a superior zoological institution by engaging the community in taking action to save...

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving health and well-being, and providing support to neighbors.

The Moran Company is an executive search firm that partners exclusively with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and associations to recruit top talent for key leadership and fundraising positions nationwide.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, traditions, and culture of the United States Marine Corps. Through support for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, educational programs, historical preservation, and public outreach, the Foundation ensures that the legacy of America’s Marines is shared with generations to come.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Cleveland (UCP) is a nonprofit that serves over 1,500 children and adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. Through two Centers of Excellence—LeafBridge for children and OakLeaf for adults—UCP provides early intervention, licensed therapies, community integration, employment supports, and family-focused services to advance independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community.

State Policy Network is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building and mobilizing a durable state-based infrastructure for freedom. Its mission is to catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state, anchored with high-performing, independent think tanks, by providing strategic support, leadership training, and networking to state-based policy organizations.

IBTCI is an American management consulting firm based in Fairfax, Virginia. Founded in 1987, it helps government agencies, private companies, and international institutions strengthen organizations, improve program performance, and achieve measurable results. Its services include professional support, data analytics, strategic communications, supply-chain and procurement monitoring, capacity building, training, and monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning across projects in more than 120...

The Decatur Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, serving the community by opening doors to wellness, connection, and opportunity. It provides a variety of fitness, aquatic, and childcare...

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is a professional organization founded in 1865 that serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. It advocates for equitable access to high-quality public education for all students and supports school system leaders through professional learning, publications, and the exchange of ideas to help transform the future of public...

Bay Aging is a nonprofit agency providing comprehensive transportation, housing, community living, and health services programs for older adults and people with disabilities in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Its mission is to help people live independently in their own homes and communities, ensuring they receive the necessary support, including meals and home care, to maintain their dignity and...

Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life by providing academic and social-emotional support.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA builds relationships, impacts lives, and strengthens the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The West Morris Area YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 1889. It is dedicated to strengthening the community by providing best-in-class opportunities that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization offers a wide range of programs, fitness facilities, and resources designed to empower individuals of all ages and fitness levels to improve their well-being.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a professional organization representing physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals specializing in infectious diseases. Founded in 1963, it is a global community dedicated to promoting health through excellence in infectious diseases research, education, prevention, and patient care to improve the lives of individuals, communities, and society.

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is a Fairfax-based community organization offering programs and services across community impact, cultural arts and adult programming, social-skills education, and school-age services such as afterschool care and camps. It supports the Northern Virginia Jewish and broader community through opportunities focused on engagement, learning, family activities, cultural enrichment, and community participation.

WHRO Public Media is the region's largest media company, uniquely owned by a consortium of 21 local public school districts. It provides local journalism, educational content, and broadcast programming through television and radio stations, enriching the lives of people in Eastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, manufacturing advancement, and conference services.

International Development Group (IDG) is an international development advisory organization that partners with governments, multilateral institutions, and other donors to catalyze resilient, inclusive economic growth and reduce global poverty. It delivers technical assistance and capacity strengthening in public financial management, private-sector development, trade, monitoring and evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, financial-sector development, food security, agriculture, and institutional support across developing countries worldwide.