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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

Ser Holdings Inc

Fresno, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

The Oxnard College Foundation

Oxnard, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $268k

MISSION:

PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL WELFARE OF OXNARD COLLEGE IN ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL GOALS OF THE SCHOOL.

Hkt3 Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $93k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

California Autism Foundation

Richmond, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PROGRAM SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND EMPLOY DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO MANUFACTURE GOODS AND SELL SERVICES.

Neutra Institute For Survival Through Design

Pacific Grove, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

Alma Family Services

Monterey Park, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MULTILINGUAL COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (INCLUDING EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY).

Achievekids

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, BEHAVIORAL, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES FOR AGES 5 TO 22.

Cooper Fellowship Inc

Santa Ana, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $727k

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.

Foothills Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $3m

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.

Fairchild-Martindale Foundation

Corona, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $561k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

Center For Plant Conservation Inc

Escondido, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

SAFEGUARD AND CONSERVE IMPERILED NATIVE PLANTS BY ADVANCING SCIENCE-BASED PRACTICES, CONNECTING AND EMPOWERING PLANT CONSERVATIONISTS, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Advaita Society

Watsonville, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE HANUMAN FELLOWSHIP IS DEDICATED TO SPIRITUAL, RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WE HOLD OUR OWN PROGRAMS AND HOST GROUPS FOR THESE PURPOSES, WITH PARTICIPANTS BEING INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COMPANIES, FOUNDATIONS, AMONG OTHERS. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CONSISTENT WITH OUR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. WE ALSO ARE DEDICATED TO ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. WE ARE A LARGE SOLAR POWER PRODUCER IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. WE OPERATE A SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE AND GIFT SHOP, AND THE PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTER IN SANTA CRUZ (CURRENTLY CLOSED AND FOR SALE) WHICH IS PRIMARILY DEDICATED TO YOGA TEACHING, EDUCATION, SELF-DEVELOPMENT, AND WELLNESS. WE OPERATE A VEDIC TEMPLE WHICH HAS HOSTED UP TO 75,000 DAY VISITORS EACH YEAR.

John Jewett & Helen Chandler Garland Foundation

Pasadena, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $6m

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.

Jain Foundation

Santa Cruz, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $584k

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.

Community Foundation Land Trust

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $129k

MISSION:

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LAND TRUST HAS INITIATED PROJECTS TO PRESERVE STRATEGIC PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH THE INTENTION OF CREATING AND SUSTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ENTRY LEVEL HOMEOWNERS, USING A "LAND TRUST" AS THE KEY TOOL. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN HOME, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING A MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS THOSE HOMES TO REMAIN PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE FOR SUBSEQUENT QUALIFYING PURCHASES. IN LIMITED CASES, WORKING CLOSELY WITH MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, THE CORPORATION HAS SOLD AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN FEE (AS OPPOSED TO THE LAND TRUST STRUCTURE). FINALLY, THE CORPORATION ALSO HAS PURCHASED PROPERTY TO DEVELOP AS AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.

Center For The Art Of Translation

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE CENTER FOR THE ART OF TRANSLATION CHAMPIONS LITERARY TRANSLATION. WE BRING ORIGINAL VOICES TO READERS, AND WE LEAD STUDENTS TO NEW WAYS OF THINKING BY TEACHING THEM TO TRANSLATE POETRY. BASED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, THE CENTER CONNECTS WITH THE GREATER BAY (CONT ON P 2)

Cdu Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $159k

MISSION:

THE CDU FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CDU TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Shotokan Karate Of America Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $542k

MISSION:

TEACHING OF KARATE (SOLELY AS A MARTIAL ART, NOT AS A SPORT) AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TRUE MEANING OF "KARATE" THROUGH ANY AND ALL MEANS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MAILINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES, BOOKS, AND MOVIES.

Udw Afscme 3930 San Diego Health And Benefits Trust

San Diego, CA

Assets: $10m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS SAN DIEGO HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY AND THE UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFSCME LOCAL 3930 (PLAN SPONSOR) TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE PROVIDERS COVERED UNDER THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT AGREEMENT.

In & Susanna H Van Nuys Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $10m

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.