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Top 25 Trade associations based in the United States

Name: Trade associations based in the United States
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 931 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 931 trade associations headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 17,815 professional contacts across them, including 4,244 with verified work emails. Washington is the largest hub.

This list covers trade associations headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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The 25 largest trade associations based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 931 trade associations based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to trade associations: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	National Association Of Realtors	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	3,166 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	National Restaurant Association	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	1,215 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At the National Restaurant Association, we strive to help every one of our members build customer loyalty, find financial success and provide rewarding careers in foodservice.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	Associated Builders And Contractors	Indirect evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	960 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters nationwide help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	U.S. Chamber Of Commerce	Indirect evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	693 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is the world’s largest business organization.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	American Bankers Association	Strong evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	569 contacts →
	Strong evidence “American Bankers Association is a banking trade association of community, regional, and money center banks, holding companies, savings associations, trust companies, and savings…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	Associated General Contractors Of America	Partial evidence	Arlington, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	458 contacts →
	Partial evidence “For more than 100 years the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has been and still is the leading association for the construction industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Agricultural Retailers Association	Partial evidence	Arlington, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	403 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) advocates, influences, educates and provides services to support sellers of seeds, nutrients, crop protection products, farm…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Retail Industry Leaders Association Rila	Strong evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	402 contacts →
	Strong evidence “RILA is the US trade association for leading retailers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	California Association Of Realtors	Strong evidence	Sacramento, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	380 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	Direct Selling Association	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	231 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is the U.S.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	SIFMA	Indirect evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	214 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “SIFMA is the voice of the nation’s securities industry, bringing together the shared interests of hundreds of broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	International Franchise Association	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	206 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Celebrating more than 60 years of excellence, education and advocacy, the International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	FCA International	Indirect evidence	Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	187 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “FCA International is a community of innovative industry leaders who understand that a group has a bigger impact than an individual.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	American Property Casualty Insurance Association	Strong evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	161 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is the primary national trade association for home, auto, and business insurers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Nexstar Network	Indirect evidence	Bloomington, MN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	150 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “With a solution to every business problem, Nexstar is a member-owned organization that drives business growth and development through continued education and the sharing of ideas.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	Jewelers Of America	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	135 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Jewelers of America: The Resource for the Professional Jewelry Industry and Its Consumers Jewelers of America (JA) is the national trade association for businesses serving the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	CBIA	Indirect evidence	Hartford, CT, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	124 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “CBIA is the leading voice for business in the state, representing thousands of member companies, small and large, across a diverse range of industries.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	Specialty Food Association	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	116 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is a not-for-profit, membership-based trade association founded in 1952 and currently representing businesses including specialty food…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	National Cannabis Industry Association	Strong evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	114 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Founded in 2010, NCIA is the oldest, largest, and most effective trade association serving the cannabis industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	American Beverage Marketers	Indirect evidence	New Albany, IN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	104 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “American Beverage Marketers is committed to long-term worldwide leadership in the development, marketing and sale of premium liquid cocktail mixes.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Pool & HOT TUB Alliance	Indirect evidence	Alexandria, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	103 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance protects and advances the common interests of the industry by providing education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	NEA Member Benefits	Indirect evidence	Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	99 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For more than half a century, NEA Member Benefits has helped enhance the lives of NEA members and their families through advocacy, service and information.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Self Storage Association SSA - USA	Partial evidence	Alexandria, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	89 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Self Storage Association (SSA) is the recognized global leader in, and authority on, the worldwide self storage industry while properly representing domestic U.S.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	National Independent Automobile Dealers Association	Strong evidence	Arlington, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	87 contacts →
	Strong evidence “NIADA is a nonprofit trade association representing over members throughout the nation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	National Association Of Chain Drug Stores Nacds	Indirect evidence	Arlington, VA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	82 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “NACDS focuses on advocating for pro-patient and pro-pharmacy public policy; communicating the value of community pharmacy as the face of neighborhood healthcare; and fostering…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: trade associations. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names trade associations.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of trade associations, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name trade associations. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Trade associations based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

23.8%Verified-email coverage

19.1Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

5.7%Largest-city concentration · Washington

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

602

11-50

192

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 931 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among trade associations, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “trade associations”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names trade associations), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among trade associations, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 4,244 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Trade associations by metro

Trade associations in Washington53

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names trade associations, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many trade associations are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 931 trade associations headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

National Association Of Realtors, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most trade associations?

Washington leads with 53 headquartered companies, followed by New York (18) and Chicago (17).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 4,244 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 931 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.