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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

Redlands Conservancy

Redlands, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND LAND CONSERVATION.

The Creekside School

Menlo Park, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION OF AUTISTIC STUDENTS.

Discovery Science Center Of Los Angeles

Sylmar, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS THROUGH ENGAGING SCIENCE BASED PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS.

Midgley Family Foundation

Pasadena, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $526k

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.

Surfrider Foundation

San Clemente, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE WORLD'S OCEAN, WAVES AND BEACHES, THROUGH A POWERFUL ACTIVIST NETWORK.

La Cumbre Mutual Water Co

Santa Barbara, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

Roman Catholic Communications Corporation Of The Bay Area

Menlo Park, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

CTN PROVIDES MULTI-MEDIA EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN BAY AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

The New Childrens Museum

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE NEW CHILDRENS MUSEUM (THE MUSEUM) IN SAN DIEGO IS AN ARTS-BASED CHILDRENS MUSEUM WHOSE MISSION IS TO STIMULATE IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INVENTIVE, ENGAGING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTEMPORARY ART.

Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation

Oakland, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $95k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

Quest Scholars Program

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR TALENTED, LOW-INCOME YOUTH PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Heritage Group Homes Inc

La Verne, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE FOSTER YOUTH, FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH INTENSIVE CLINICAL EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES, ALONG WITH PERSONALIZED AND COMPASSIONATE CARE. WE PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT THAT CHANGES LIVES THROUGH A HIGH QUALITY TRAUMA INFORMED HOLISTIC APPROACH DELIVERED IN PEACEFUL AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS OF OPTIMAL RECOVERY.

Western Municipal Water District Veba Tr

Riverside, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES OF WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT A PUBLIC ENTITY.

Zee Foundation

Long Beach, CA

Assets: $20m

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.

Malou Foundation

Pasadena, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $21m

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.

Carmel Foundation

Carmel, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE CARMEL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR SENIORS TO GATHER AND ENJOY A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND CAMARADERIE, A PLACE TO CALL HOME.

California Apt Association

Sacramento, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT THE ETHICAL MEMBERS OF THE RENTAL HOUSING INDUSTRY WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

APIAHF IS A NATIONAL HEALTH JUSTICE ORGANIZATION WHICH INFLUENCES POLICY, MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES, & STRENGTHENS PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS, & PACIFIC ISLANDERS LIVING IN THE US & ITS TERRITORIES.

Earl And Anna Broady Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $20m

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.

Laborers International Union Of North America

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE LOCAL UNION ENGAGES IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, GRIEVANCE REPRESENTATION AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.

Darabont Charitable Trust

Monterey, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $688k

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.