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San Diego disease-focused nonprofits

There are 243 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in the greater San Diego metro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro disease-focused nonprofits employ 838 people, earn more than $136 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $187 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
64
 
$24,836,862
Cancer nonprofits
 
53
 
$8,434,140
Medical specialty organizations
 
32
 
$33,407,212
Organ disease nonprofits
 
32
 
$18,779,924
Autism awareness organizations
 
17
 
$5,681,897
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
13
 
$6,179,822
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
13
 
$37,756,837
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
13
 
$6,362,248
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
8
 
$0
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
7
 
$4,434,247
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Job trends for San Diego disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
45
1-10
 
31
11-25
 
13
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
62
$250k to $1M
 
41
$1M to $5M
 
21
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in San Diego

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n-Lorem Foundation

The n-Lorem Foundation provides free, personalized antisense oligonucleotide medicines for patients with nano-rare diseases caused by unique single gene mutations.
Revenue
$30.8m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
33
EIN
84-3288113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Eye Bank (SDEB)

At the San Diego Eye Bank, they are dedicated to providing medical education programs that feature internationally known speakers and the latest issues surrounding ocular tissue collection, distribution, and processing.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
63
EIN
95-6089611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Regional Resource Center (SRRC)

SRRC provides caregiver support for adults with brain impairments through counseling, education/training, family consultation, and long-term planning in San Diego, CA.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
64
EIN
33-0402867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The George G GLENNER Alzheimer's Family CENTERS

George G Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers' mission is to provide high-quality adult day care and support services to families affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of memory impairment diseases.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
61
EIN
95-3794678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

To transform the lives of disadvantaged children & young people with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse, or disease through reconstructive plastic surgery and related medical services.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
21
EIN
33-0460177
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cancer for College

Cancer for College is a cancer nonprofit in San Diego, CA whose mission is: Cancer for College provides scholarships to cancer survivors attending higher education in the US.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$18.2m
Employees
13
EIN
93-1144756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autism Research Institute

Autism Research Institute sponsors and funds research, and disseminates information to support the health and wellbeing of people on the autism spectrum.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
5
EIN
95-2548452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strong Hearted Native Womens Coalition

SHNWC reduces domestic violence and sexual assault against Native women through education, outreach, technical assistance, training, and supportive services.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$441.7k
Employees
12
EIN
56-2613191
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sepsis Alliance

Sepsis Alliance saves lives by advancing sepsis awareness and care through education, survivor support, research, and policy advocacy with patients and healthcare partners.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
15
EIN
38-3110993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christies Place

Christies Place empowers women, children, and families affected by HIV/AIDS through comprehensive support services in a safe, welcoming environment.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
25
EIN
91-1878632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deaf Community Services of San Diego

DCS advocates and educates to achieve inclusion of the Deaf community, offering interpretation services. It serves thousands annually and is located in National City, CA.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
31
EIN
33-0006089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 3

American Academy of Pediatrics - California Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) is dedicated to achieving physical, mental health and social well-being for all infants, children and adolescents in San Diego and Imperial Counties and supports our members in this endeavor.....
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
26
EIN
33-0782521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)

Taking Control of Your Diabetes educates and motivates people with diabetes to take a more active role in their condition and provides innovative and integrative continuing diabetes education to medical professionals caring for people with diabetes.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
10
EIN
33-0794608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation

SSSF advances scoliosis and spinal deformity treatment for children by funding research, supporting education, located in El Cajon, CA.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
14
EIN
26-2957475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alzheimer's San Diego

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by all dementias in San Diego county through supportive services, education, social connection, and community awareness.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
27
EIN
47-5534541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities supports and funds innovative programs to enhance the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
3
EIN
33-0209048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Foundation For Autism Research (NFAR)

National Foundation For Autism Research empowers autistic and neurodivergent people through vocational training, educational and social programs, and employer partnerships that promote independence and inclusion.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
17
EIN
20-0538863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

To advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
146
EIN
95-1866066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fraternity House

The Organization's mission is to provide warm and caring homes where vulnerable individuals (very low-income, homeless) living with HIV/AIDS can receive comprehensive care and services in order to rebuild their health and return to independent living, or ....
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$338.9k
Employees
19
EIN
33-0306861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome LGS Fd

LGS Foundation funds research, provides family support for people living with LGS, and hosts symposia.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$984.0k
Employees
11
EIN
26-2051377
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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