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
Ecology Action Of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 130
MISSION:
EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTIONS TODAY THAT ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY.
San Jose Conservation Corps
San Jose, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $24m
Employees: 680
MISSION:
WE ARE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TEACHES VALUABLE WORK AND LIFE SKILLS THAT EMPOWER THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE, AND CARING CITIZENS
Synapse School
Menlo Park, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $18m
Employees: 77
MISSION:
SYNAPSE USES LEARNING, ACADEMICS AND INNOVATION TO TURN GIFTED LEARNERS INTO CHANGE MAKERS.
Vista Real Public Charter Inc
Oxnard, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $34m
Employees: 629
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF VISTA REAL PUBLIC CHARTER, INC. IS TO PROVIDE A STUDENT-CENTERED, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL LEARNERS THROUGH A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-ADVOCATE, TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR EDUCATION, AND EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND SKILLS IN THE PURSUIT OF BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Stephenson Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $472k
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.
Michelson Center For Public Policy
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $918k
MISSION:
IMPROVE THE COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
The Foundation For Fresno Unified Students
Fresno, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $21m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.
Brea H O P E Inc
Brea, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO ASSIST THE BREA OLINDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN FINANCING VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Foundation For Sfjazz
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND EVOLUTION OF JAZZ MUSIC IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.
The Neighborhood House Assn
San Diego, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $106m
Employees: 888
MISSION:
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION IS THE LARGEST MULTIPURPOSE HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY SERVING THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS (CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS AND YOUTH) EACH YEAR. THE AGENCY HAS 12 KEY PROGRAM AREAS OFFERED AT MORE THAN 100 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY DAILY LIVING NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS. PROGRAM SERVICE AREAS ARE FOCUSED ON HEALTH, YOUTH, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SENIORS, MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, HIV/AIDS SERVICES, HOUSING AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
Placer County Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Roseville, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 66
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE PLACER SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (PLACER SPCA) IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND SUPPORT THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND.
Trinity Classical Academy
Valencia, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 204
MISSION:
TRINITY CLASSICAL ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-DENOMINATIONAL TK-12 COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. THE EDUCATION IS GROUNDED IN THE CLASSICAL TRADITION, AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE STUDENT BODY IS REPRESENTED BY OVER 80 DIFFERENT CHURCHES IN OUR COMMUNITY. TRINITY CLASSICAL ACADEMY IS FUNDED BY TUITION AND THIRD PARTY DONORS.
Al-Ameen Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.
Mchi Affordable Acquisitions Inc
Salinas, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE ENTITY IS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT AN AFFILIATE BY ENGAGING IN THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES. 174 APARTMENT UNITS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE THROUGH RENTAL SUBSIDY PROVIDED.
Ella Baker Center For Human Rights In California
Oakland, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 27
MISSION:
ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (THE ORGANIZATION") IS BUILDING A MEMBERSHIP-BASED MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT BY REALLOCATING RESOURCES AWAY FROM PRISONS AND PUNISHMENT AND TOWARD FAMILY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PROSPERITY FOR COMMUNITIES.
Southern California Medical Center Inc
Van Nuys, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $24m
Employees: 341
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A STATE-LICENSED HEALTH CLINIC IN EL MONTE, PICO RIVERA, POMONA, & VAN NUYS, CA.
Ironworkers Union Local 377
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 26
MISSION:
TO ORGANIZE OUR INDUSTRY TO RAISE THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF ALL IRONWORKERS
Bais Yaakov School For Girls
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 82
MISSION:
EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDING A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION TO YOUNG WOMEN, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE TENETS, BELIEFS, AND GUIDANCE OF RABBINIC AND YESHIVA ULTRA - ORTHODOX JUDAISM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A RIGOROUS SPIRITUAL, ACADEMIC, SECULAR, AND GENERAL EDUCATION.
Almaden Golf & Country Club
San Jose, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 164
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
Fairview Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $581k
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.