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
Alumni Association California Institute Of Technology
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
ENGAGE, CONNECT AND CELEBRATE GRADUATES OF THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THROUGH COMMUNICATONS, PROGRAMS, AND VOLUNTEERISM.
Japanese Language School Unified System
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $465k
Employees: 24
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.
Wadhwani Institute For Artificial Intelligence Foundation
Los Altos, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $12m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide science and technology research services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Orange Coast Foundation
Irvine, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL ORANGE COAST.
Our Community School
Chatsworth, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 75
MISSION:
OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL GUIDES CHILDREN TO BE EMPOWERED, ETHICAL AND INFORMED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Pacific East Quality Education
Mountain View, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 104
MISSION:
YCIS SILICON VALLEY IS A WELCOMING SCHOOL COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 8 ARE ENCOURAGED TO FIND AND FOLLOW THEIR GIFTS AS THEY LEARN IN BOTH CHINESE AND ENGLISH. OUR GOAL: TO HELP OUR STUDENTS BECOME COMPASSIONATE, BILINGUAL WORLD LEARNERS AND LEADERS
Shema Foundation
Irvine, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $180k
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.
Hue Quang Buddhist Cultural Center
Santa Ana, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $1m
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.
Engineering & Utility Contractors Association
San Ramon, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 25
MISSION:
SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE ENGINEERING AND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
Washington Township Medical Foundation
Fremont, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $50m
Employees: 257
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MEDICAL FOUNDATION IS TO ENGAGE IN,SPONSOR, ADVANCE, ENCOURAGE, AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE,EDUCATIONAL, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION ANDMAINTENANCE OF MULTI-SPECIALTY PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL CLINICS.
Mcalister Institute For Treatment And Education Inc
El Cajon, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $34m
Employees: 741
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.
Child Development Institute
Reseda, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 96
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE IS TO HELP ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT BY SUPPORTING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS WHICH SHAPE EARLY DEVELOPMENT.
Living Waters Publications
Bellflower, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 24
MISSION:
TO PUBLISH, PRODUCE, DISTRIBUTE, AND SELL/DONATE RELIGIOUS BOOKS, TRACTS, PAMPHLETS, VIDEO AND AUDIO TAPES AS WELL AS PROVIDE RADIO, WEB AND T.V. PROGRAMMING TO TEACH CHRISTIANS HOW TO SHARE THEIR FAITH EFFECTIVELY.
The Arc Of Butte County
Chico, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $13m
Employees: 819
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE ARC IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Los Angeles Tennis Club
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 51
MISSION:
RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
Pico Veteran Senior Citizen Housing Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $516k
MISSION:
PICO VETERAN SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, WAS FORMED TO OWN A 46-UNIT RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, KNOWN AS PICO VETERAN SENIOR HOUSING. THE OPERATIONS OF THE PROJECT BEGAN FEBRUARY 2011. THE CORPORATION IS OPERATED UNDER SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT. THE CORPORATION HAS EXECUTED A REGULATORY AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, WHICH GOVERNS THE OPERATION OF THE PROJECT WITH RESPECT TO RENTAL CHARGES AND OPERATING METHODS.
San Diego Center For The Blind
San Diego, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 25
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE ABILITIES OF ANY ADULT WITH BLINDNESS OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TO REACH THEIR OWN HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
Energy Action Fund
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
ENERGY ACTION FUND ADVOCATES FOR A CLEAN AND EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE TO TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
Glendale Memorial Health Foundation
Glendale, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTING SERVICES FOR DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE (DBA: GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER).
Bengier Foundation
Redwood City, CA
Assets: $8m
Revenue: $-33k
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.