Encyclopedia of Associations®: Regional, State and Local Organizations: An Associations Unlimited Reference

Provides comprehensive information on more than 98,000 U.S. regional, state and local nonprofit organizations. Covers associations and societies that are organized and function at the regional (both interstate and intrastate), state, county, city, neighborhood, and local levels.

Each of the 5 print volumes is devoted to a specific geographic region of the U.S.: Vol 1. Great Lakes States; Vol 2. Northeastern States; Vol 3. Southern and Middle Atlantic States; Vol 4. South Central and Great Plains States; Vol. 5 Western States. The geographic scope of each volume takes into account factors such as shared regional characteristics or interests, and geography, allowing users to acquire only those volumes that will meet their information.
RSL covers trade and professional associations, social welfare and public affairs organizations, labor unions, fraternal and patriotic organizations, religious, sports, and hobby groups and many other types of nonprofit organizations. Entries feature a wealth of information, including: year founded, membership, budget, purpose and activities, publications, conventions/events and scholarships, fellowships and awards bestowed by the organizations. Provides multiple points of contact, such as addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, websites and social media handles, allowing for quick connection with organizations that meet their interests and needs. Entries are updated for each edition, making the information accurate and reliable.

Each regional volume of the 30th Edition of RSL lists, on average, more than 19,000 organizations and covers the chapters and affiliates of organizations listed in EA-National.