The Nonprofit Ecosystem in California
California is home to 192k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $507b in revenue and employ 2.1m individuals.
Where Do California
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in California?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7,135 | 137,332 | $25,153,839,312 | $6,662,452,600 |
| San Francisco | 6,697 | 170,088 | $46,125,056,582 | $37,172,132,753 |
| Sacramento | 5,771 | 101,641 | $26,160,461,088 | $6,761,657,282 |
| San Jose | 4,871 | 29,664 | $4,814,317,950 | $4,930,992,633 |
| Oakland | 3,292 | 213,946 | $133,902,753,185 | $27,190,257,502 |
| Fresno | 2,434 | 40,341 | $7,362,445,215 | $348,776,123 |
| Long Beach | 2,239 | 16,183 | $6,607,270,399 | $1,421,132,080 |
| Irvine | 2,150 | 12,648 | $3,363,522,361 | $3,004,856,618 |
| Bakersfield | 1,808 | 14,414 | $2,115,593,897 | $176,891,074 |
| Pasadena | 1,808 | 39,259 | $9,751,976,091 | $6,618,828,878 |
| Riverside | 1,529 | 9,223 | $1,389,331,221 | $497,897,928 |
| Santa Barbara | 1,389 | 19,248 | $5,873,859,802 | $2,077,221,952 |
| Berkeley | 1,381 | 14,461 | $3,933,873,670 | $4,327,348,020 |
| Anaheim | 1,255 | 5,166 | $703,023,238 | $133,994,760 |
| Stockton | 1,255 | 14,769 | $2,251,412,902 | $440,130,887 |
| Fremont | 1,146 | 3,626 | $978,642,771 | $515,022,570 |
| Santa Rosa | 1,138 | 10,740 | $1,486,658,407 | $417,000,145 |
| Torrance | 1,055 | 10,078 | $1,866,409,636 | $258,718,990 |
| Santa Monica | 1,021 | 7,090 | $1,634,273,544 | $2,190,616,671 |
| Palo Alto | 998 | 15,127 | $8,236,241,464 | $33,956,460,689 |
Explore Nonprofits in California
Los Angeles Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Educational Train
City of Commerce, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $17m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.
Mourier Family Foundation
Roseville, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
University Of California Merced Foundation
Merced, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
THE UC MERCED FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING VOLUNTARY PRIVATE GIFTS, TRUSTS, AND BEQUESTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED.
North Coast Trust Fund
Alameda, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $29m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE WELFARE BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
Cares Foundation
Carmichael, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
California State University Dominguez Hills Philanthropic Foun
Carson, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $8m
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS.
Rufino Contreras Affordable Housing Corporation Inc
Keene, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WITH REGARD TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH HOUSING, WELFARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
Institute For Effective Education
San Diego, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $14m
Employees: 240
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES.
Keys Family Day School Inc
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $33m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 92
MISSION:
KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT, CO-EDUCATIONAL, NONSECTARIAN DAY SCHOOL.
Femino Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Los Angeles Room & Board
Placentia, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 33
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF LOS ANGELES ROOM & BOARD (LARB) IS TO ENSURE THAT CALIFORNIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION GOALS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING DESIGNED TO END HOMELESSNESS.
Serrano Country Club Inc
El Dorado Hls, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $18m
Employees: 243
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AND OPERATED SUBSTANTIALLY FOR THE PLEASURE & RECREATION OF ITS MEMBERS. ALL PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS.
Harvey L & Maud C Sorensen Foundation
San Rafael, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
California Correctional Peace Officers Association
West Sacramento, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $34m
Employees: 107
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICER PROFESSION AND TO NEGOTIATE FOR AND PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR MEMBERS.
Sustainable Futures Fund
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Business For Social Responsibility
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $42m
Employees: 170
MISSION:
TO WORK WITH BUSINESS TO CREATE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD.
Akonadi Foundation
Oakland, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
San Antonio Water Company
Upland, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE OUR SHAREHOLDERS WITH RELIABLE AND GOOD QUALITY WATER SERVICE AT A COST EFFECTIVE RATE.
Valley Mountain Regional Center Inc
Stockton, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $306m
Employees: 421
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AS THEY ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH CHOICES AND INCLUSION. VMRC IS COMMITTED TO SECURING QUALITY, INDIVIDUAL SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.
The Carey School
San Mateo, CA
Assets: $32m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 95
MISSION:
OPERATION OF A PRIMARY CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR GRADES PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIFTH.