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Nonprofits in California

There are 200,288 organizations in California. Combined, these Californian nonprofits employ 2 million people, earn more than $437 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $918 billion.
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Nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
68,047
$103,555,978,556
San Francisco
30,343
$201,273,668,796
San Diego
16,291
$28,255,117,253
Riverside
16,198
$13,768,323,453
Sacramento
13,518
$27,826,216,901
San Jose
11,378
$21,452,691,012
Oxnard
4,073
$4,384,040,954
Fresno
3,826
$6,188,508,245
Santa Rosa
3,306
$3,434,324,004
Bakersfield
3,073
$2,108,906,141
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Job trends for California nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
20,144
1-10
9,601
11-25
4,072
26-100
4,080
101 to 1,000
2,304
1,000+
285
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
49,157
$250k to $1M
13,484
$1M to $5M
8,106
$5M to $25M
3,434
$25M to $100M
957
$100M+
428
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
36,473
$4,454,733,329
Educational institutions
27,164
$47,350,614,748
Foundations
18,139
$31,814,343,032
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
15,699
$5,488,624,298
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
15,335
$4,986,757,752
Human service organizations
15,055
$22,564,555,606
Business and community development organizations
11,739
$6,781,949,920
Youth development organizations
5,470
$1,122,806,637
Unions and employment organizations
4,939
$6,716,438,700
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
4,878
$7,935,189,474
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Directory of nonprofits in California

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1-10 of 200,288

Marin Humane

Improving the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support. Marin Humane is committed to a world in which animals are treated with compassion and respect and where resources are readily available to those who require support for ...
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$19.3m
Employees
135
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
$147.0m
Assets
$246.6m
Employees
484
EIN
94-1730465
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
$43.1m
Assets
$103.4m
Employees
331
EIN
94-2494324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Milpitas, CA whose mission is: The mission of the organization is to save and enhance lives.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$54.8m
Employees
162
EIN
94-1196215
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
$7.4m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
29
EIN
38-2231279
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
$24.2m
Assets
$81.8m
Employees
142
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
$20.1m
Assets
$55.5m
Employees
51
EIN
94-3110973
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
$25.2m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
882
EIN
77-0568469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA

Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Pasadena, CA whose mission is: Compassionate care for all animals.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
164
EIN
95-1643344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camfed

Camfed is an international non-profit organization tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
10
EIN
54-2033897
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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