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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

Gleason Family Foundation

Pine Grove, CA

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $21m

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.

California Housing Foundation

Redlands, CA

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES AND HOUSING TO PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $52m

MISSION:

TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF ADULT STUDENTS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS.

Ltsc Community Development Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $127m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST LOW INCOME PERSONS AND OTHERS IN NEED.

San Francisco Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $126m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

TO SAVE/PROTECT ANIMALS, PROVIDE CARE, ADVOCATE FOR THEIR WELFARE, ENHANCE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND.

Sobrato Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Assets: $126m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE SOBRATO FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NONPROFITS AND SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AT-RISK AND VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES INVESTMENTS TO SUPPORT PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES RECOMMENDED BY INDIVIDUAL SOBRATO FAMILY MEMBERS.

San Diego Humane Society And S P C A

San Diego, CA

Assets: $126m

Revenue: $67m

MISSION:

SHELTERING, ADOPTIONS, HUMANE PRACTICES, PROTECTION, AND REHABILITATION FOR ANIMALS.

Angell Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $10m

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.

Seneca Family Of Agencies

Oakland, CA

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $150m

MISSION:

TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT TIMES OF THEIR LIVES, REGARDLESS OF THE CHALLENGES OR CIRCUMSTANCES THEY FACE.

Wasserman Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $125m

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.

Hoag Clinic Inc

Newport Beach, CA

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $212m

MISSION:

HOAG CLINIC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PERSONS AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND CONDUCT CLINICAL RESEARCH.

Ucsf Discovery Fellows Fund

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $18m

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.

Goldman Environmental Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $125m

Revenue: $5m

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.

Draper Foundation

San Mateo, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

Mozilla Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $65m

MISSION:

PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE INTERNET AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE, OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

National University Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $127m

MISSION:

PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS: THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ("NUS").

Providence Little Company Of Mary Foundation

Torrance, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

Otis College Of Art And Design

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $92m

MISSION:

OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IS A WASC ACCREDITED COLLEGE SPECIALIZING IN ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION, OFFERING BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES.

The Natomas Basin Conservancy A Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp

Sacramento, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

ACQUIRE & PRESERVE ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT LAND IN THE NATOMAS BASIN OF CA

United Local Credit Union

Fresno, CA

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.