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
Patrick F Cadigan Family Foundation
Newport Beach, CA
Assets: $387m
Revenue: $17m
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.
Shr Holdings Inc De Corp
Redwood City, CA
Assets: $385m
Revenue: $25m
MISSION:
HOLDING TITLE TO REAL ESTATE AND REMITTING REVENUE THEREFROM TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. ("STANFORD UNIVERSITY")
Norton Simon Art Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $385m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.
Shanahan Family Charitablefoundation
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $382m
Revenue: $14m
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 Hearthland Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $381m
Revenue: $83m
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.
Craig H Neilsen Foundation
Encino, CA
Assets: $380m
Revenue: $11m
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.
Community Foundation For Monterey County
Monterey, CA
Assets: $380m
Revenue: $85m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY AND BE A CATALYST FOR STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MONTEREY COUNTY.
California Science Center Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $379m
Revenue: $131m
Employees: 298
MISSION:
CSCF ASPIRES TO STIMULATE CURIOSITY AND INSPIRE SCIENCE LEARNING IN EVERYONE BY CREATING FUN, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES, BECAUSE WE VALUE SCIENCE AS AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL FOR UNDERSTANDING OUR WORLD, ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVENESS, AND ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $377m
Revenue: $79m
Employees: 470
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.
San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $377m
Revenue: $145m
Employees: 941
MISSION:
TO INSPIRE AND SERVE AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA (CONTINUED ON SCH O) AND THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.
Kendal At Sonoma A Zen Inspired Community
Healdsburg, CA
Assets: $375m
Revenue: $600k
Employees: 52
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A ZEN-INSPIRED COMMUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS TO FURTHER THE VALUES AND IDEALS OF KENDAL AND SAN FRANCISCO ZEN CENTER
Alfred E Mann Foundation For Scientific Research
Santa Clarita, CA
Assets: $374m
Revenue: $129m
Employees: 117
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on scientific research and inquiry or which engage in interdisciplinary science activities.
Jeff And Marieke Rothschild Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $372m
Revenue: $6m
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.
Public Policy Institute Of California
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $371m
Revenue: $19m
Employees: 106
MISSION:
INFORM AND IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY IN CALIFORNIA THROUGH INDEPENDENT, OBJECTIVE, NONPARTISAN RESEARCH
Michael And Lori Milken Family Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
Assets: $369m
Revenue: $27m
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.
Brilliant Corners
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $368m
Revenue: $319m
Employees: 536
MISSION:
TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATION, WITH EMPHASES ON PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS AND INSTITUITIONAL SETTINGS.
Western States Regional Council Of Carpenters
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $368m
Revenue: $96m
Employees: 252
MISSION:
A LABOR ORGANIZATION FOR THE BETTERMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.
Omidyar Network Fund Inc
Redwood City, CA
Assets: $368m
Revenue: $25m
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.
J David Gladstone Institutes
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $367m
Revenue: $143m
Employees: 579
MISSION:
TO DRIVE A NEW ERA OF DISCOVERY IN DISEASE ORIENTED SCIENCE AND TO MENTOR TOMORROW'S LEADERS IN AN INSPIRING AND DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT.
Memorial Health Services
Fountain Valley, CA
Assets: $366m
Revenue: $377m
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.