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San Diego disease-focused nonprofits

There are 238 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 523 people, earn more than $117 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $172 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
64
 
$27,371,938
Cancer nonprofits
 
54
 
$8,484,173
Organ disease nonprofits
 
31
 
$11,811,360
Medical specialty organizations
 
28
 
$21,580,806
Autism awareness organizations
 
17
 
$5,659,958
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
15
 
$7,276,353
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
13
 
$36,361,386
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
11
 
$3,550,103
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
7
 
$0
Alzheimer's disease organizations
 
6
 
$3,446,165
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Job trends for San Diego disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
45
1-10
 
35
11-25
 
9
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
64
$250k to $1M
 
41
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
2
$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)

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
$5.6m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
14
EIN
38-3110993
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

San Diego Shoulder Institute (SDSI)

To improve knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes in the treatment and care of shoulder disorders by offering a quality educational forum to global participants.
Revenue
$937.1k
Assets
$404.2k
Employees
9
EIN
87-0765789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Spine Outreach

Global spinal Outreach (gso) transforms the lives of patients with complex spinal deformities around the world, and helps medical teams learn advanced spinal techniques.
Revenue
$750.5k
Assets
$641.2k
Employees
1
EIN
46-3579927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autism Society San Diego

Autism Society San Diego connects autistic people and families to resources through education, advocacy, support, and community programs, including camps, aquatics, and events.
Revenue
$838.5k
Assets
$930.4k
Employees
31
EIN
93-1132987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emilio Nares Foundation

The Emilio Nares Foundation supports families navigating childhood cancer, offering transportation, resources, and end-of-life care to underserved communities.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$822.2k
Employees
14
EIN
13-4229276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Diabetes Research Connection

Diabetes Research Connection connects donors with early-career scientists, funding innovative research to prevent, cure Type 1 Diabetes, and enhance quality of life for affected individuals.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
9
EIN
90-0815395
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Road 2 Recovery Foundation

Provides financial aid and support to AMA licensed professional motocross/supercross athletes and others in action sports who sustain career-ending injuries.
Revenue
$784.3k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
7
EIN
86-0996104
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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