American organizations established in 1982

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a socialist political organization in the United States. It is the country's largest socialist organization, with more than 100,000 members as of February 2026. A big tent on the far-left wing of the political spectrum, the organization is primarily organized around the principles of democratic socialism, with its members active in electoral politics, labor organizing, and direct action campaigns. DSA, which is not a political party with a ballot line, has a decentralized structure in which local chapters and ideological caucuses have significant autonomy. The organization's largest chapter is in New York City, where the organization is also headquartered.

American conservative organization

The GMHC (formerly '''Gay Men's Health Crisis''') is a New York City–based non-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based AIDS service organization whose mission statement is to "end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected." Founded in 1982, it is often billed as the "world's oldest AIDS service organization", as well as the "nation's oldest HIV/AIDS service organization."

cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy

residential treatment center for substance dependence, in Rancho Mirage, California, US

American socially conservative non-profit organization

Internews Network, now Internews, is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in California, formed in 1982. It was founded by David M. Hoffman, Kim Spencer, and Evelyn Messinger. The president and CEO is Jeanne Bourgault.

non-profit organization in the USA