Independent Sector

Independent Sector is a coalition of nonprofit organizations, foundations and corporate giving programs in the United States. Founded in 1980, it is the first organization to combine the grant seekers and grantees.

Independent Sector
FoundedOctober 18, 1976 (1976-10-18)
Merger ofCoalition of National Voluntary Organizations and National Council of Philanthropy
Tax ID no.
52-1081024
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
Coordinates38.9034291°N 77.0372580°W / 38.9034291; -77.0372580
ServicesNational conference, public policy, and networking and member engagement.
Stephen B. Heinz
Neil Nicoll
President, CEO
Dr. Akilah Watkins (Jan 2023-present)
Subsidiaries1620 IS LLC
Revenue (2014)
$8,703,247
Expenses (2014)$8,774,204
Endowment$4,521,437
Employees (2014)
53
Volunteers (2014)
275
Websitewww.independentsector.org

Located in Washington, D.C., Independent Sector largely works on federal policy issues that affect the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, including tax incentives and exemption status of organizations within the sector.

Several other organizational goals include cultivating leaders and emerging leaders, supporting and enhancing organizational effectiveness and ethical practices, and being the vital voice of the sector.

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