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Nonprofits in California

There are 229,349 organizations in California. Combined, these Californian nonprofits employ 2 million people, earn more than $597 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 trillion.
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Nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
78,621
 
$151,320,231,839
San Francisco
 
33,391
 
$241,662,990,576
Riverside
 
19,711
 
$20,012,964,847
San Diego
 
18,504
 
$38,324,676,753
Sacramento
 
16,132
 
$39,625,599,164
San Jose
 
13,038
 
$45,543,923,924
Oxnard
 
4,600
 
$8,351,111,761
Fresno
 
4,503
 
$9,201,019,582
Bakersfield
 
3,619
 
$3,585,624,753
Santa Rosa
 
3,577
 
$4,411,245,774
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Job trends for California nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
36,447
1-10
 
11,406
11-25
 
4,436
26-100
 
4,558
101 to 1,000
 
2,534
1,000+
 
297
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
53,426
$250k to $1M
 
16,231
$1M to $5M
 
10,108
$5M to $25M
 
4,303
$25M to $100M
 
1,313
$100M+
 
569
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
42,439
 
$3,952,010,590
Educational institutions
 
28,350
 
$66,841,889,752
Foundations
 
19,447
 
$97,630,529,919
Human service organizations
 
18,556
 
$34,908,535,117
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
18,128
 
$5,536,637,778
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
17,887
 
$7,931,388,013
Business and community development organizations
 
14,058
 
$8,570,977,874
Youth development organizations
 
6,480
 
$2,835,347,375
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
5,711
 
$11,447,838,464
Animal organizations
 
5,510
 
$2,493,219,188
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Directory of nonprofits in California

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ClimateWorks Foundation

The ClimateWorks Foundation drives philanthropic efforts to innovate and scale impactful climate solutions, fostering global collaboration for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$350.6m
Assets
$533.1m
Employees
189
EIN
26-2303250
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
$38.0m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
159
EIN
41-2024986
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
$41.2m
Assets
$520.3m
Employees
15
EIN
20-0882784
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
$170.8m
Assets
$315.7m
Employees
698
EIN
94-1730465
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
$31.0m
Assets
$80.7m
Employees
154
EIN
94-1741155
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
$54.9m
Assets
$212.6m
Employees
406
EIN
94-2494324
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)

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
$15.8m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
196
EIN
95-1643344
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
$11.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
27
EIN
38-2231279
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
$47.9m
Assets
$846.9m
Employees
61
EIN
11-3659133
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
$14.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
149
EIN
94-1156562
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
$30.9m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
905
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)

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
$20.9m
Assets
$56.1m
Employees
198
EIN
94-1196215
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
$27.3m
Assets
$91.0m
Employees
74
EIN
94-3110973
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
$30.4m
Assets
$78.1m
Employees
15
EIN
54-2033897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)

To help nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. This is a complex challenge in which policy plays a crucial role.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$41.2m
Employees
55
EIN
26-4129153
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TreePeople

TreePeople inspires and supports personal responsibility for the urban environment by uniting nature-based solutions, research, and community engagement.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
179
EIN
23-7314838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

IDEO org

IDEO org is a charity that designs products and services with organizations to create a more inclusive world, based in San Francisco.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
48
EIN
27-3755556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rainforest Action Network

Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects climate and human rights by challenging corporate power, with partners and strategic campaigns.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
55
EIN
94-3045180
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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