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
The Friendship House Association Of American Indians
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 72
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, RESIDENDTIAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT, SUPPORT AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED, PRIMARILY TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY.
California State University Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Par
Carson, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $14m
Employees: 626
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST CSU, DOMINGUEZ HILLS IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.
Sacramento Independent Hotel Restaurant Tavern Empl Welfare Tr
Pleasanton, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $7m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.
Bakersfield Rescue Mission
Bakersfield, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 58
MISSION:
THE BAKERSFIELD RESCUE MISSION IS AN URBAN MINISTRY FOR THE RESTORATION OF THOSE IN NEED THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST.
Spring Hill Montessori
Petaluma, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 43
MISSION:
TO BUILD A STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATION THAT NURTURES OUR CHILDREN'S LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH AN ENGAGING AND GLOBAL CURRICULUM.
Friends Christian High School
Yorba Linda, CA
Assets: $12m
MISSION:
BUILD AND OPERATE PRIVATE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA. EXPECTED TO WIND DOWN AND TERMINATE IN 2016.
Riverside Community Housing Corporation
Riverside, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (RCHC) IS A COMMUNITY BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH WORKS TO REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT RIVERSIDE COUNTY BY IMPROVING THE QUANTITY, QUALITY, AND CONDITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
Academics Arts And Action Charter Academies
Newport Beach, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $14m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
ACADEMICS, ARTS AND ACTION CHARTER ACADEMIES (A3) MISSION IS TO HELP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (GRADES K-12) AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS (GRADES K-12), EXCEL BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION THAT WILL ALLOW ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS TO FOCUS ON ACADEMICS AND TO ALLOW BOARDS AND SCHOOL LEADERS TO SUSTAIN SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS. WE PROVIDE CONSULTING FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN EVERY STAGE OF OPERATION FROM SCHOOL START-UP TO CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION. TO EXECUTE THIS MISSION, A3 IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EACH AND EVERY SCHOOL THEY WORK WITH.
L-O Westhaven Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $12m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.
Mazon Inc A Jewish Response To Hunger
Sherman Oaks, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
TO END HUNGER AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.
Luria Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Assn
Lafayette, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, THE QUALITY OF THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND PATIENTS' ACCESS TO CARE.
California Homebuilding Foundation
Sacramento, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION.
Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $995k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.
California Lawyers Association
Sacramento, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 44
MISSION:
CLAS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND FAIRNESS IN ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW.
Zief Family Foundation Inc
San Mateo, CA
Assets: $12m
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.
International Association Of Bridge Struct & Ornamental Iron Wkrs
Benicia, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
LABOR ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING WORKERS IN THE IRONWORKERS' FIELD TO IMPROVE WAGES, BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Delancy Street California
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $7m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide job training and employment experiences for individuals with disabilities, people who have been disabled by use of drugs or alcohol or people with emotional difficulties, with the objective of helping them to become economically self-sufficient.
All Raise
West Hollywood, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
ALL RAISE PROPELS THE SUCCESS OF WOMEN AND NON-BINARY INVESTORS, FOUNDERS, AND OPERATORS BY CHANGING THE CULTURE AND COMPOSITION OF THE VENTURE CAPITAL ECOSYSTEM.
Sally Hughes Church Foundation
Salinas, CA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $230k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)