The ESOP Association
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The ESOP Association is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, that represents the interests of employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) companies across the United States. It serves a broad range of ESOPs—from small to large—across all sectors and states, advocating for a policy environment that supports employee ownership and aims to strengthen the economy by increasing participation in the workplace. The organization positions itself as the collective voice of the ESOP community, focusing on education and advocacy to help employee-owned companies compete and grow, while highlighting the societal and economic benefits of employee ownership. With a mission centered on educating and advocating about ESOPs, The ESOP Association engages a nationwide network of member organizations and chapters. It emphasizes the broader goals of improving productivity, distributing wealth through employee ownership, and signaling the potential of employee ownership as a driver of economic prosperity. The association operates from its headquarters in the District of Columbia and maintains online resources and a presence on social media to share updates and developments related to ESOPs and related policy discussions.