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Nonprofits in California

There are 190,663 organizations in California. Combined, these Californian nonprofits employ 2 million people, earn more than $437 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $931 billion.
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Nonprofits by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
64,762
$102,629,868,311
San Francisco
28,750
$203,184,531,130
San Diego
15,478
$28,394,813,209
Riverside
15,439
$13,720,405,021
Sacramento
12,975
$27,468,541,624
San Jose
10,905
$21,569,783,712
Oxnard
3,852
$4,338,803,194
Fresno
3,667
$6,152,611,976
Santa Rosa
3,147
$3,304,484,288
Bakersfield
2,909
$2,100,517,187
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Job trends for California nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
18,971
1-10
9,239
11-25
3,989
26-100
3,950
101 to 1,000
2,239
1,000+
274
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
43,846
$250k to $1M
12,908
$1M to $5M
7,853
$5M to $25M
3,395
$25M to $100M
949
$100M+
433
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
36,223
$7,049,320,163
Educational institutions
25,178
$46,312,464,521
Foundations
17,296
$34,535,216,395
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
14,732
$5,162,017,134
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
14,466
$4,583,504,610
Human service organizations
13,939
$22,365,231,724
Business and community development organizations
11,335
$6,647,096,441
Youth development organizations
5,040
$1,110,494,590
Mutual assistance organizations
4,965
$23,216,917,319
Unions and employment organizations
4,805
$6,564,768,264
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Directory of nonprofits in California

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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
$24.1m
Assets
$579.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
11-3659133
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
$13.6m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
9
EIN
54-2033897
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)

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
$25.4m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
156
EIN
41-2024986
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
$32.3m
Assets
$112.1m
Employees
340
EIN
94-2494324
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
$20.2m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
195
EIN
68-0200138
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)

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)

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
$28.0m
Assets
$77.4m
Employees
51
EIN
94-3110973
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
$7.7m
Assets
$38.8m
Employees
30
EIN
38-2231279
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)

Conservation Society of California

The Oakland Zoo has been serving the community since 1922 in locations all across Oakland, finally settling in Knowland Park.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$96.1m
Employees
364
EIN
94-1687847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ClimateWorks Foundation

To mobilize philanthropy to solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future. To mobilize philanthropy to help solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future. To end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.
Revenue
$178.8m
Assets
$272.5m
Employees
93
EIN
26-2303250
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
$21.9m
Assets
$64.7m
Employees
160
EIN
94-1196215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA

The Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA provide care and shelter for animals in eight cities. Their mission is to provide compassionate care for all animals. The SPCA sponsors a program to educate the public on the proper care and handling of animals.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
164
EIN
95-1643344
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
$27.4m
Assets
$398.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-0882784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Building affordable housing for qualified low-income families.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$35.0m
Employees
170
EIN
33-0416470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Community Foundation

Ccf has served as a public Foundation for greater los angeles since 1915. Its role continues to evolve, balancing a long-term perspective with responsiveness to immediate issues in the Community. It serves as a facilitator of meaningful and strategic char...
Revenue
$440.1m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
87
EIN
95-3510055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to transform the future of health care by turning science into a practical benefit, hope into reality.
Revenue
$1.5b
Assets
$3.0b
Employees
5,661
EIN
95-1683875
IRS type
501(c)(3)

IDEO org

IDEO.org uses human-centered design to create products, services, and experiences that improve the lives of people living in poverty. They're mission-driven designers who are looking to have as much impact as possible in the lives of the poor.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
61
EIN
27-3755556
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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