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.
City | Organization Count | |||
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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 |
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $11m
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.
Moraga, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Berkeley, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $52k
MISSION:
IN PERPETUITY SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL BUDDHIST TIBETAN NYINGMA WORLD PEACE CEREMONIES AT BODH GAYA INDIA INCLUDING: DAILY OFFERINGS TO MONASTIC PARTICIPANTS; CEREMONY OFFERINGS OF BUTTER LAMPS CANDLES TSOG FOOD FLOWERS; AND DAILY FOOD OFFERINGS TO THE LOCAL POOR. HEAD LAMA OF THE TIBETAN NYINGMA MEDITATION CENTER 501C3 CHURCH YESHE DE PROJECT RELIGIOUS TEXT BOOKS AND ART ARE TRANSPORTED TO BODH GAYA WHERE THEY ARE FREELY DISTRIBUTED TO MONASTIC AND LAY PRACTITIONERS.
Santa Barbra, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 90
MISSION:
THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN FROM AGE 4 THROUGH GRADE 8 THAT PLACES EQUAL VALUE ON THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LEARNING TO PREPARE BRIGHT, CONFIDENT,AND CARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE NEXT ADVENTURES OF THEIR LIVES.
Sonoma, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $377k
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.
Irvine, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE ATHLETE AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE STUDENT BODY AND BY DOING SO, RETAIN A CLEAR LINE OF DEMARCATION BETWEEN COLLEGE ATHLETICS AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS.
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.
San Rafael, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 74
MISSION:
IGNITE A PASSION FOR LEARNING THAT PROPELS STUDENTS TO BECOME CARING AND ENGAGED GLOBAL CITIZENS
Jackson, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $8m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM DISABILITY AND DEATH BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATING FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES.
Glendora, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $681k
MISSION:
THE CITRUS COLLEGE FOUNDATION DEVELOPS AND NUTURES RELATIONSHIPS WHICH PROVIDE RESOURCES TO FURTHER THE DISTRICT'S MISSION OF ADVANCING STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL GOALS.
La Jolla, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $14m
Employees: 51
MISSION:
TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF TUNA AND TUNA LIKE FISH STOCKS IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES BASED ON THE BEST SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AVAILABLE.
San Jose, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 78
MISSION:
PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CAREER SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM FOSTER CARE.
Fullerton, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $236k
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE FHTF IS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE HISTORIC FULLERTON FOX THEATER SO THAT IT MAY SERVE AS A PLACE FOR PERFORMING ARTS AND FILM AND THEREBY PROVIDE A RESOURCE FOR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.
San Bernardino, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO HOLD PLAN ASSETS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING APPRENTICESHIP AND JOURNEYMEN TRAINING IN THE BOILERMAKERS TRADES.
Mecca, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $13m
Employees: 131
MISSION:
TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND DISADVANTAGED BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS AND AFFIRM THEIR DIGNITY WITH LOVE, COMPASSION AND RESPECT.
Santa Rosa, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $338k
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.
Santa Monica, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $563k
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.
West Hollywood, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
ALA'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE ECONOMIC, HEALTH, AND HOUSING DISPARITIES BY ENABLING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CHRONIC PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS SO THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS CAN LIVE WITH .
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $16m
Employees: 199
MISSION:
THE SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION POSSIBLE WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Oakland, CA
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 177
MISSION:
YOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA IS AN AWARD-WINNING MEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT TRAINS A GROUP OF DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS LEARN TO PRODUCE MARKETABLE MEDIA FOR MASSIVE AUDIENCES WHILE BRINGING YOUTH PERSPECTIVES TO ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONCERN. THROUGH YR MEDIA, YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION. BY BRINGING NATIONAL SCALE TO YR MEDIA'S PROVEN MODEL OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING, YR MEDIA WILL DRAMATICALLY EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES (LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR) TO CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL NARRATIVES, REACH AND INFLUENCE SIGNIFICANT AUDIENCES, AND ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.