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Los Angeles civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 626civil rights and advocacy organizations in the greater Los Angelesmetro area, including the cities of Los Angeles, Anaheim, Arcadia, Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Gardena, Glendale, Irvine, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Orange, Pasadena, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Torrance, and Tustin. Combined, these Los Angeles metro civil rights and social justice organizationsemploy 3,372 people, earn more than $431 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $616 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Los Angeles

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
285
$323,204,554
LGBT rights organizations
84
$201,596,935
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
84
$53,546,082
Voter registration and education organizations
61
$31,654,730
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
60
$5,785,465
Women's rights advocacy organizations
34
$19,535,578
Anti-abortion organizations
19
$4,415,706
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
12
$902,496
Civil rights and social justice research and public policy institutes
9
$2,331,251
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
8
$1,001,928
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Job trends for Los Angeles civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
65
1-10
49
11-25
22
26-100
19
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
1
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in Los Angeles

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
116
$250k to $1M
51
$1M to $5M
45
$5M to $25M
12
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles LGBT Center

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is the world's largest provider of programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Revenue
$162.4m
Assets
$192.1m
Employees
1,081
EIN
95-3567895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black Women for Wellness

Black Women for Wellness empowers Black women and girls through health education, advocacy, and community engagement, promoting well-being and reproductive justice.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
56
EIN
95-4624707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Founded in 1968, Maldef is the nation's leading latino civil rights Legal organization, promoting social change through advocacy, community education and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrants rights and political access.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
80
EIN
74-1563270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feminist Majority Foundation

The Feminist Majority Foundation advocates for women's equality, reproductive health, and economic justice through research, action, and empowerment initiatives globally.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
41
EIN
54-1426440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Court Appointed Special Advocate of Orange County

Court Appointed Special Advocate of Orange County provides a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. In 2021/2022, CASA OC served 1,590 children under the jurisdiction of Orange County.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
54
EIN
33-0069334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Explore Freedom Services (EFS)

Explore Freedom Services (EFS) is a non-profit organization that provides Supportive Living Services for adult individuals with developmental disabilities and currently serves the greater San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
200
EIN
02-0772791
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

CHIRLA advances immigrant and refugee human rights in LA with community organizing, leadership development, and a diverse membership base.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$76.0m
Employees
238
EIN
95-4421521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Casa of Los Angeles

Casa of Los Angeles advocates for abused and neglected children in foster care by mobilizing volunteer court appointed special advocates (CASA).
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
73
EIN
95-3890446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aclu Foundation of Southern California

Aclu Foundation of Southern California is a civil liberties and civil rights advocacy organization located in Los Angeles, CA. They provide legal services and litigate dozens of cases on behalf of people impacted by these issues.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$44.7m
Employees
101
EIN
95-2673361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Translatin Coalition

Advocates for US Trans Latin@ community. Provides services to 5000+ transpeople via violence prevention & wellness center, skill building, legal clinics, and prep.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
61
EIN
27-3801872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California

To strengthen the power of immigrant workers, tenants, and their families to shape their lives, workplaces, homes, communities, cities, and world.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
67
EIN
95-4392004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Calls Education Fund

The California Calls Education Fund conducts community organizing and integrates voter engagement programs to educate underserved California communities about policy solutions addressing public services, good government, fair taxes and economic growth.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
27
EIN
46-2301623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harness Community

Harness Community mobilizes BIPOC youth to vote and advocates for health and justice issues through civic engagement, storytelling, and community building.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
15
EIN
85-1124839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Teach Democracy

CRF educates students on democracy, the Constitution, and citizenship through programs/materials. Focuses include civic engagement, law, history, government. Based in LA.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
35
EIN
95-2219680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LGBTQ Center Long Beach

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
37
EIN
95-3523149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project

WRRAP provides financial assistance for safe and legal abortion services and emergency contraceptives to disadvantaged individuals across the US.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
1
EIN
95-4522977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

We Are Groundswell

Orange County Human Relations Council fosters mutual understanding, builds community capacity, and promotes dispute resolution.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
41
EIN
33-0438086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Immigrant Policy Center

California Immigrant Policy Center upholds immigrant and refugee rights through advocacy, communications, and organizing in Los Angeles.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
30
EIN
81-5304541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equality California Institute

Equality California advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, mobilizes communities, hosts leadership programs, and addresses health disparities to ensure equality and well-being for all.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
21
EIN
68-0438008
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Team of Advocates for Special Kids

Team of Advocates for Special Kids aims to enable individuals to be more effective advocates by helping them understand laws affecting children with special needs through its programs.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
22
EIN
95-3294319
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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