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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

The Mike Kelley Foundation For The Arts

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $86m

Revenue: $925k

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.

Doris & Donald Fisher Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $86m

Revenue: $64m

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 Action Partnership Of Kern

Bakersfield, CA

Assets: $86m

Revenue: $169m

MISSION:

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN SHALL PROVIDE AND ADVOCATE FOR RESOURCES THAT WILL EMPOWER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN (CAPK) IS THE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED ANTI-POVERTY AGENCY FOR KERN COUNTY AND HAS BEEN WORKING TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF SERVICES SINCE 1965. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES, CAPK HELPS PARTICIPANTS PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS, SECURE AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT, MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSING, RECEIVE MEDICAL SERVICES, OBTAIN ENERGY SUBSIDY AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE, ENCOURAGES PARENT PARTICIPATION, COUNTERACTS HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION, PROVIDES CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION, AND OTHE PERSONAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Breyer Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $86m

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.

Business Arts Plaza Inc

Burbank, CA

Assets: $86m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

Rady Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $86m

Revenue: $20m

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.

Reta Trust

Walnut Creek, CA

Assets: $86m

Revenue: $277m

MISSION:

THE RETA TRUST WAS FORMED UNDER A RELIGIOUS TRUST AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY TWO ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESES, SEVERAL DIOCESES AND SEVERAL RELIGIOUS ORDERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AS A MEANS WHEREIN TO PROVIDE COST EFFECTIVE MEDICAL BENEFITS TO CLERGY, WOMEN RELIGIOUS, AND THEIR LAY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

Meals On Wheels Of San Francisco Inc

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ISOLATED HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DAILY HUMAN CONTACT, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PREVENT THEIR PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION.

Ararat Home Of Los Angeles Inc

Mission Hills, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $39m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.

Nobbs Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

La Jolla Music Society

La Jolla, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE CULTURAL LIFE AND ENGAGEMENT BY PRESENTING AND PRODUCING A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY, AND TO MAKE THE CONRAD PREBYS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE HUB.

Pacific Legal Foundation

Sacramento, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

TO DEFEND LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL MISSION.

Bryan Cameron Education Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

Assets: $85m

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.

Olivet University

Anza, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

PROVIDING GUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO THE NETWORK GENERATION

Mr And Mrs Samuel Oschin Family Foundation

Woodland Hills, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $982k

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.

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

San Diego, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $98m

MISSION:

PROVIDE FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED, ADVOCATE FOR THE HUNGRY AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUNGER ISSUES.

Contemporary Jewish Museum

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

MAKES THE DIVERSITY OF JEWISH EXPERIENCE RELEVANT THROUGH ART & PROGRAMS THAT CHALLENGE & INSPIRE.

Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc

Concord, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $52m

MISSION:

PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GENERATES HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

The Foundation For Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

THE SBCC FOUNDATION FUELS THE EXCELLENCE OF SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND INVITING THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS. THE RESOURCES RAISED AND MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION ENRICH COLLEGE PROGRAMS, REMOVE BARRIERS, AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO SUCCEED.

Pacific Ridge School

Carlsbad, CA

Assets: $85m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

PREPARE 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FOR A PURPOSEFUL LIFE THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND... PREPARE 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FOR A PURPOSEFUL LIFE THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT.