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California educational institutions

There are 27,803 schools and educational institutions in California. Combined, these Californian educational institutions employ 487,734 people, earn more than $61 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $201 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
9,313
 
$2,765,413,598
Parent teacher associations
 
6,127
 
$380,401,903
Student service organizations
 
5,620
 
$3,511,018,330
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
2,976
 
$17,156,214,642
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
2,447
 
$558,363,354
Adult education and ESL centers
 
2,279
 
$388,952,792
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
1,792
 
$3,747,945,422
Fraternities and sororities
 
1,163
 
$96,627,443
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
989
 
$141,783,915
Alumni associations
 
872
 
$966,897,828
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Educational institutions by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
9,314
 
$25,944,853,400
San Francisco
 
4,262
 
$18,210,801,155
San Diego
 
2,401
 
$4,284,060,445
Riverside
 
2,262
 
$3,205,957,069
Sacramento
 
2,008
 
$1,951,659,686
San Jose
 
1,852
 
$2,054,287,037
Oxnard
 
635
 
$958,597,065
Fresno
 
515
 
$532,528,823
Santa Rosa
 
410
 
$214,207,363
Stockton
 
398
 
$688,177,092
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Job trends for California educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
3,315
1-10
 
960
11-25
 
555
26-100
 
855
101 to 1,000
 
588
1,000+
 
73
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Sizes of educational institutions in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
6,154
$250k to $1M
 
1,659
$1M to $5M
 
1,142
$5M to $25M
 
761
$25M to $100M
 
260
$100M+
 
69
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Directory of educational institutions in California

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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
$31.9m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
879
EIN
77-0568469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Library of Science (PLOS)

Public Library of Science is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization founded to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.
Revenue
$33.0m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
125
EIN
68-0492065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wikimedia Foundation (WMF)

Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content to the public free of charge.
Revenue
$185.4m
Assets
$286.8m
Employees
363
EIN
20-0049703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)

The Orange County School of the Arts provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts.
Revenue
$47.4m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
611
EIN
33-0891574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lycee Francais de San Francisco

Le Lycee Francais de San Francisco was founded in 1967 upon principles of internationalism and inclusivity. Theirunique program, accredited by the French Ministry of Education, helps all of their preschool through 12th grade students build confidence.
Revenue
$35.4m
Assets
$56.0m
Employees
245
EIN
94-1660059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pomona College

Pomona College, a premier liberal arts college in SoCal, has a diverse, tight-knit community with small classes, driven students & superb resources.
Revenue
$243.7m
Assets
$3.7b
Employees
2,882
EIN
95-1664112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Thacher School

The Thacher School is a highly selective, co-educational, independent boarding school located in Ojai Valley in Ojai, California. Founded in 1889 as a boys' school, it is now the oldest co-ed boarding school in California.
Revenue
$39.3m
Assets
$306.6m
Employees
250
EIN
95-1642398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Simpson University

Simpson University, a school of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, is a Christ-centered learning community with an enduring commitment to world service and faith-infused education in professional studies and liberal arts.
Revenue
$38.7m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
546
EIN
94-1339635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Point Foundation

Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential - despite the obstacles often put before them to make a significant impact on society.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
26
EIN
84-1582086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakwood School

Oakwood School is a coeducational K-12 independent day school. It was founded in 1951 by a group of parents who wanted to provide their children with an educational experience that was rich in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$132.8m
Employees
369
EIN
95-1698608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls is an independent, college preparatory girls' school, grades 6-12, located in West Los Angeles, California, United States. Archer currently enrolls 495 students from 81 different zip codes and 155 feeder schools.
Revenue
$33.5m
Assets
$116.6m
Employees
183
EIN
95-4463705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seven Hills School

The Seven Hills School mission is to develop the intellect, engage the spirit, and foster respect for, and responsibility to our world.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
128
EIN
94-1628213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-Peninsula High School

Mid-Peninsula High School, a community for learning, offers students a stimulating college preparatory program in a nurturing, safe environment that empowers them to reach their full academic and social potential.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
37
EIN
94-2693417
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Designs Charter Schools

New Designs Charter Schools are committed to the development of a college-preparatory learning environment that enables students to become literate, self-motivated, and life-long learners.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$104.9m
Employees
128
EIN
71-0940292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwestern Law School

Founded in 1911, Southwestern is the only law school to offer four JD courses of study that differ in scheduling and instructional approach, including a unique two-year alternative, as well as a JD/MBA program and two LLM degree programs.
Revenue
$67.6m
Assets
$134.7m
Employees
690
EIN
95-1246140
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Biola University

Founded in 1908, Biola University is a private, liberal arts university located approximately 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles, in La Mirada, California.
Revenue
$223.7m
Assets
$456.7m
Employees
3,468
EIN
95-0549600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Umass Global

Brandman University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by WASC that offers academic programs both online and at over 25 campuses.
Revenue
$115.0m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
1,571
EIN
26-0152908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

10000 Degrees

10,000 Degrees believes everyone should have a chance at college. We advocate for equal educational opportunity and support students in need to successfully access, pursue and complete higher education.
Revenue
$21.8m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
142
EIN
95-3667812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Effective Ventures Foundation USA

CEA USA applies reason and evidence to solve important, neglected problems through EA Funds and the annual EA-Global Program.
Revenue
$75.0m
Assets
$79.4m
Employees
55
EIN
47-1988398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California State Los Angeles University Auxiliary Services (UAS)

The primary purpose of UAS is to help develop and administer contracts and grants, commercial enterprises, externally funded projects including research, workshops, and conferences, and to provide contributions that aid and supplement the Univ mission.
Revenue
$40.4m
Assets
$71.4m
Employees
834
EIN
95-4016653
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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