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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

Cabin Road Foundation 04042011

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $252m

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.

Making Waves Foundation Inc

Richmond, CA

Assets: $252m

Revenue: $27m

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.

Memorial Medical Center Foundation

Long Beach, CA

Assets: $252m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

TO RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PATIENT PROGRAMS, CLINICAL RESEARCH, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND CAPITAL EXPANSION AT THE HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES OPERATED BY LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION AND TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Jmm Charitable Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $251m

Revenue: $148m

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.

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA

Assets: $249m

Revenue: $170m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

Enlight Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $248m

Revenue: $102m

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.

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters & Joiners Of America

Oakland, CA

Assets: $247m

Revenue: $62m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PROMOTE WELFARE AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF UNION MEMBERS.

Aspire Public Schools

Oakland, CA

Assets: $245m

Revenue: $255m

MISSION:

TO OPEN AND OPERATE SMALL, HIGH-QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS IN LOW-INCOMENEIGHBORHOODS; TO INCREASE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERSERVEDSTUDENTS; TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS; TO SHARE SUCCESSFUL PRACTICESWITH OTHER FORWARD THINKING EDUCATORS; TO CATALYZE CHANGE IN PUBLICSCHOOLS.

Housing Trust Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA

Assets: $245m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

WE USE TRANSFORMATIVE HOUSING FINANCE AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE AND AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES.

Khr Family Fund

Sonoma, CA

Assets: $244m

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.

California Institute Of Technology Retiree Medical Plan Jpl Veba Tr

San Diego, CA

Assets: $243m

Revenue: $35m

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.

Rosalinde And Arthur Gilbert Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $242m

Revenue: $23m

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.

Cal Poly Corporation

San Luis Obispo, CA

Assets: $242m

Revenue: $94m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE UNIVERSITY WITH CERTAIN SERVICES AND FACILITIES WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE UNIVERSITY.

Cotsen Foundation For The Art Of Teaching

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $241m

Revenue: $12m

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.

Walter And Elise Haas Fund

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $241m

Revenue: $-33m

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.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

Assets: $240m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

IT IS THE MISSION OF SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, INVEST, MAINTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL.

Los Angeles Jewish Home For The Aging

Reseda, CA

Assets: $240m

Revenue: $35m

MISSION:

NURSING, RESIDENTIAL AND CLINICAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY.

Wikimedia Foundation Org

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $240m

Revenue: $159m

MISSION:

WIKIMEDIA FDN SUPPORTS WIKIPEDIA, ITS SISTER PROJECTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)AND THE WIKIMEDIA COMMUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD SHARE IN FREE KNOWLEDGE.

Pacific Postal Credit Union

San Jose, CA

Assets: $240m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

PACIFIC POSTAL CREDIT UNION BUILDS FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIPS AND PROVIDES COMPETITIVE SERVICES.

Credit Unions In The State Of California

Stockton, CA

Assets: $239m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

A COOPERATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.