In 2003, there were about 2,235 regional, national, and international organizations within the state.
Service and educational groups headquartered in the state include the United Way of America, American Astronautical Society, American Society for Horticultural Science, American Geological Institute, and American Physical Therapy Association, all located in Alexandria; and the National Honor Society, Music Educators National Conference, and National Art Education Association, located in Reston.
Veterans' organizations include the Veterans of World War I of the USA and the Retired Officers Association, Alexandria, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Springfield. The United Daughters of the Confederacy has national offices in Richmond. Among the business and professional groups based in Virginia are the American Gas Association, Arlington, and the National Automobile Dealers Association, McLean.
Sports societies headquartered in the state include the American Canoe Association, Lorton; Boat Owners Association of the US, Alexandria; and National Rowing Foundation and the Walking Association, both in Arlington.
Other groups operating out of Virginia include the Future Farmers of America and the National Sojourners, Alexandria; American Automobile Association, Falls Church; Federation of Homemakers and National Alliance of Senior Citizens, Arlington; Association of Former Intelligence Officers, McLean; and the Moral Majority, Lynchburg.