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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?

CityOrganization Count
San Diego7,135
San Francisco6,697
Sacramento5,771
San Jose4,871
Oakland3,292
Fresno2,434
Long Beach2,239
Irvine2,150
Bakersfield1,808
Pasadena1,808
Riverside1,529
Santa Barbara1,389
Berkeley1,381
Anaheim1,255
Stockton1,255
Fremont1,146
Santa Rosa1,138
Torrance1,055
Santa Monica1,021
Palo Alto998

Explore Nonprofits in California

California Association Of Food Banks

Oakland, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $77m

MISSION:

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS ("THE ORGANIZATION") IS A NON PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. TOGETHER WITH ITS 41-MEMBER FOODBANKS, THE ORGANIZATION IS THE LARGEST CHARITABLE HUNGER-RELIEF AND ANTI-HUNGER LEADER IN THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION PURSUES ITS MISSION OF ENDING HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH PROGRAMS FORTIFYING THE CHARITABLE AND PUBLIC NUTRITION SAFETY NETS AND SUPPORTING THE COLLECTIVE SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERS. IN 2021 THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN, CENTERING ITS CORE PRIORITIES ON REMOVING BARRIERS TO FOOD BANKS RECEIVING INCREASED VOLUMES AND VARIETIES OF FRESH PRODUCE, BECOMING THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON FOOD SECURITY IN CALIFORNIA, DEVELOPING CATALYST PROGRAMS FOR FOOD BANKS TO SERVE HARD-TO-REACH POPULATION, AND ADVOCATING FOR ANTI-HUNGER LEGISLATION AND SUSTAINED ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE STATE.

Stephen C & Patricia A Schott Foundation

Santa Clara, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $2m

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.

Maurice Amado Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $2m

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.

The San Francisco School

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT PROMISES TO PRACTICE RESPECT, EMBRACES DIVERSITY, AND INSPIRE PASSION TO LEARN.

West Valley Nursing Homes Inc

Duarte, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

TO HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES POSSIBLE, HOWEVER THEY DEFINE IT.

Chaffey College Auxiliary Services

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF CHAFFEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Quarry At La Quinta Inc

La Quinta, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO OWN AND OPERATE A GOLF COURSE AND CLUBHOUSE TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PLEASURE AND RECREATION OF THE CLUB'S MEMBERS.

Alpine Hills Tennis And Swimming Club Inc

Portola Valley, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN A BEAUTIFUL CASUAL SETTING.

Walter & Shirley Wang Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $28m

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.

Senior Assistance Foundation Eastbay

Livermore, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ELDERLY PERSONS AND FAMILIES LOW RENTAL HOUSING & RELATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES, UTILIZING HUD TENANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

William & Margaret Fern Holmes Family Foundation

Orange, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $2m

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 Enterprises Corporation At Csusb

San Bernardino, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $41m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO.

Alliance For Safety And Justice

Oakland, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $36m

MISSION:

ASJS MISSION IS TO REPLACE INEFFECTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM POLICIES WITH WHAT WORKS TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE. WE REPRESENT DIVERSE CRIME SURVIVORS AS WELL AS PEOPLE LIVING WITH OLD RECORDS AS KEY PUBLIC SAFETY STAKEHOLDERS. ASJ BRINGS OUR MEMBERS TOGETHER WITH STATE LEADERS AND COALITION PARTNERS TO WIN REFORMS THAT STOP CYCLES OF CRIME, REDUCE COSTLY INCARCERATION, AND MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER. WE SUPPORT A RANGE OF SHARED SAFETY REFORMS, INCLUDING CRIME PREVENTION, COMMUNITY HEALTH, REHABILITATION, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY.

El Dorado County Community Health

Placerville, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN THE EL DORADO COUNTY AREA TARGETED PRIMARILY TO THE MEDI-CAL AND UNINSURED POPULATION.

California Farmland Trust

Elk Grove, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA FARMLAND TRUST IS TO WORK WITH LANDOWNERS AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS TO PRESERVE AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN CALIFORNIA FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

International Anesthesia Research Society

Walnut Creek, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE INTERNATIONAL ANESTHESIA RESEARCH (IARS) IS A NONPOLITICAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDED IN 1922 TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION RELATED TO ANESTHESIA, AND TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE THROUGH RESEARCH. THE IARS CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN $1 MILLION ANNUALLY TO FUND ANESTHESIA RESEARCH; PROVIDES A FORUM FOR ANESTHESIOLOGY LEADERS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND IDEAS; MAINTAINS A WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP OF PHYSICIANS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN ANESTHESIA-RELATED PRACTICE, AND PHYSICIAN RESIDENTS AND OTHERS WITH DOCTORAL DEGREES; SPONSORS THE SMARTTOTS INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FDA; AND PUBLISHES THE MONTHLY ANESTHESIA & ANALGESIA JOURNAL IN PRINT AND ONLINE AS WELL AS THE CLINICAL COMPANION JOURNAL A&A PRACTICE, PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY.

Center For Applied Rationality

Berkeley, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

PERFORM AND CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO INDIVIDUAL, COLLECTIVE, AND ARTIFICIAL COGNITION. DO THIS RESEARCH BY: A) SEARCHING FOR IDEAS ON HOW TO ALIGN MACHINE INTELLIGENCE, AND FOR USEFUL IDEAS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE REASONING OF BOTH INDIVIDUAL HUMANS AND GROUPS OF HUMANS; B) TEST WHETHER THE IDEAS FOR ONE PORT TO THE OTHERS; C) TEST OUR IDEAS THROUGH TARGETED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIMENTS, RESEARCH WORKSHOPS, PHYSICAL RESEARCH CENTRES, AND ONLINE RESEARCH FORA; D) COLLABORATE WITH EXTERNAL RESEARCHERS IN RELATED FIELDS.

Associated Students Of Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES TO THE STUDENTS, TO THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS IT EMPLOYS.

American Innovation University

San Jose, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $200k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE & POST-GRADUATE CURRICULUM.

Group Benefit Plan Agreement And Declaration Of Trust For Orange

Tustin, CA

Assets: $28m

Revenue: $39m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.