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Nonprofits in California

There are 217,985 organizations in California. Combined, these Californian nonprofits employ 2 million people, earn more than $556 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 trillion.
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Nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
74,696
$137,579,364,661
San Francisco
32,008
$244,070,193,626
Riverside
18,410
$18,189,517,283
San Diego
17,667
$36,352,020,663
Sacramento
15,031
$35,696,255,931
San Jose
12,428
$29,401,829,444
Oxnard
4,410
$6,971,083,068
Fresno
4,289
$8,704,107,278
Santa Rosa
3,458
$4,344,886,694
Bakersfield
3,396
$3,272,989,193
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Job trends for California nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
34,598
1-10
11,011
11-25
4,455
26-100
4,526
101 to 1,000
2,459
1,000+
291
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
52,027
$250k to $1M
15,310
$1M to $5M
9,513
$5M to $25M
4,151
$25M to $100M
1,178
$100M+
541
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
40,921
$4,086,158,828
Educational institutions
27,180
$61,384,575,915
Foundations
19,026
$80,626,188,833
Human service organizations
17,104
$31,438,962,344
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
16,688
$7,596,103,571
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
16,636
$5,826,100,723
Business and community development organizations
13,328
$9,138,745,307
Youth development organizations
5,609
$2,217,867,172
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
5,530
$10,734,795,017
Animal organizations
5,077
$2,244,816,514
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Directory of nonprofits in California

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Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley is a California nonprofit that has operated continuously since 1929, focused on companion animal rescue and homelessness prevention.
Revenue
$18.3m
Assets
$55.1m
Employees
188
EIN
94-1196215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stuart Foundation

The Stuart Foundation is dedicated to improving life outcomes for young people through education. They work to ensure that effective education systems in California and Washington provide opportunities for all students to learn, achieve, and thrive.
Revenue
$93.7m
Assets
$518.1m
Employees
20
EIN
20-0882784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ClimateWorks Foundation

The ClimateWorks Foundation drives philanthropic efforts to innovate and scale impactful climate solutions, fostering global collaboration for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$266.5m
Assets
$470.9m
Employees
180
EIN
26-2303250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reading Partners

Reading Partners is a national education nonprofit that works with elementary schools to support students who are reading six months to two and a half years below grade-level.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
879
EIN
77-0568469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Summer Search

To help low-income teenagers transform what they believe is possible for themselves and develop the skills they need to become college-educated leaders who give back to their families and communities.
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$39.4m
Employees
207
EIN
68-0200138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seva Foundation

Since 1978, Seva Foundation has been a leading innovator in the delivery of vital eye care services to the world's most vulnerable.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
27
EIN
38-2231279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camfed USA Foundation

Camfed educates girls and empowers women to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa through educational support programs and alumni networks.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
16
EIN
54-2033897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)

The mission of Canine Companions for Independence is to provide highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Revenue
$50.3m
Assets
$188.7m
Employees
437
EIN
94-2494324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skoll Foundation

The Skoll Foundation drives large-scale change by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs and other innovators dedicated to solving the world's most pressing problems.
Revenue
$35.3m
Assets
$807.1m
Employees
58
EIN
11-3659133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane compassionately cares for animals, provides community support services, facilitates adoptions, and educates on responsible pet ownership in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
175
EIN
95-1643344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meals on Wheels of San Francisco (MOWSF)

MOWSF is a local, independent non-profit organization. MOWSF exists to alleviate the food insecurity and loneliness experienced by seniors who want to stay in their own home but cannot shop or prepare meals for themselves.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$80.0m
Employees
203
EIN
94-1741155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Futures Without Violence

For more than 30 years, Futures Without Violence has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world.
Revenue
$21.0m
Assets
$79.4m
Employees
67
EIN
94-3110973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media (CSM) is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children.
Revenue
$34.0m
Assets
$44.3m
Employees
176
EIN
41-2024986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Society of California

Conservation Society of California enhances animal connections, protects endangered species, and fosters community collaboration for wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.
Revenue
$31.5m
Assets
$94.6m
Employees
467
EIN
94-1687847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Humane

Marin Humane transforms lives through animal care, education, and advocacy. It offers clinics, adoption services and outreach programs in Novato, CA.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
142
EIN
94-1156562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earthjustice

EarthJustice is a non-profit public interest law organization dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment.
Revenue
$126.0m
Assets
$294.8m
Employees
647
EIN
94-1730465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eko and Affliate

SumOfUs will organize consumers and citizens to pressure corporations to adopt policies that promote economic justice, the health and welfare of citizens and protection of the environment, in the nations in which these corporations operate.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$867.3k
Employees
0
EIN
45-2513966
IRS type
501(c)(4)

City of Hope National Medical Center

City of Hope's mission is to transform the future of health care by turning science into a practical benefit, hope into reality.
Revenue
$2.5b
Assets
$4.4b
Employees
7,473
EIN
95-1683875
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a diverse network of 40 outstanding hospitals and more than 150 care centers committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality and affordable health care services.
Revenue
$11.3b
Assets
$18.8b
Employees
48.6k
EIN
94-1196203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

At the Crossroads

To reach out to homeless youth and young adults at their point of need, and work with them to build healthy and fulfilling lives.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
13
EIN
27-2603924
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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