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
Live Oak A Learning Center For Children
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $19m
Employees: 117
MISSION:
SEE SCHEDULE O.FULL IN-PERSON LEARNING FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR. EXTENDED CARE, ATHLETICS, AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS (FIELD TRIPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, OVERNIGHT TRIPS) PROGRAMMED AS IN PRE-PANDEMIC YEARS. CONTINUED AGREEMENTS WITH KITCHEN VENDOR (FOR ALL SCHOOL LUNCH SERVICE), IT/NETWORKING CONSULTANTS, AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
Oildale Mutual Water Company
Oildale, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $11m
MISSION:
MUTUAL WATER COMPANY. PROCURMENT OF DOMESTIC WATER AND DELIVERY OF WATER TO CUSTOMERS/STOCKHOLDER WITHIN THE COMPANY'S SERVICE AREA
Cement Masons Southern California Health & Welfare Fund
Arcadia, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $36m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS ON WHOSE BEHALF EMPLOYERS CONTRIBUTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
Escondido Creek Conservancy
Escondido, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY IS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED. VISION: THROUGH THE CONSERVANCY'S LEADERSHIP, THE ESCONDIDO CREEK WATERSHED WILL BECOME A MODEL OF VIBRANT URBAN COMMUNITIES AND VIABLE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS THRIVING TOGETHER.
Tmt Woodbury Apartments Inc
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.
Rjm Campbell Family Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $832k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
San Simeon Fund
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $5m
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.
Global Coalition For Adaptive Research Inc
Larkspur, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $29m
Employees: 36
MISSION:
TO LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT AND ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL TRIAL PLATFORMS TO ACCELERATE THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURES FOR PATIENTS WITH RARE AND DEADLY DISEASES.
The Jewish Home And Senior Living Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF JEWISH AGING SERVICES, INCLUDING THE MISSION AND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIVING AND NETWORK AFFILIATES.
Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation
Arcata, CA
Assets: $60m
Revenue: $11m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE, FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING AND MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT AND OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS.
Archival Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $22m
MISSION:
TO SERVE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE ACADEMY FOUNDATION. IT MANAGES THE DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS CTR. FOR MOT- ION PICTURE STUDY, MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY, & ACADEMY FILM ARCHIVE.
Glide Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $19m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.
John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $57m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 237
MISSION:
TO INTERPRET THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS; TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE PENINSULA OF BAJA CALIFORNIA; AND TO INSPIRE IN ALL A RESPECT FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Eah-Contra Costa Inc
San Rafael, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $11m
MISSION:
TO PERFORM THE CHARITABLE FUNCTIONS OF AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF EAH INC., A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. EAH INC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING.
Movement Strategy Center
Oakland, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $57m
Employees: 270
MISSION:
THE MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER WORKS TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, ALLIANCES AND SECTORS TO BE MORE STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE.
U A Local No 467 Health & Welfare
San Jose, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $36m
MISSION:
PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND THE UNION.
Ocean Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 111
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES TK-8TH GRADE.
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
Irvine, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $28m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)
T Gary And Kathleen Rogers Private Family Foundation
Oakland, CA
Assets: $59m
Revenue: $3m
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.