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 |
Fresno, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Oxnard, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $268k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL WELFARE OF OXNARD COLLEGE IN ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL GOALS OF THE SCHOOL.
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.
Richmond, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 105
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.
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.
Monterey Park, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $21m
Employees: 294
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).
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 152
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.
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.
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.
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.
Escondido, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 1
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.
Watsonville, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 78
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 16
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)
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.
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $10m
Revenue: $542k
Employees: 4
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.
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.
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.