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California educational institutions

There are 28,350 schools and educational institutions in California. Combined, these Californian educational institutions employ 506,344 people, earn more than $67 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $219 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
9,580
 
$3,210,674,574
Parent teacher associations
 
6,082
 
$372,019,805
Student service organizations
 
5,655
 
$3,622,955,838
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
3,070
 
$19,446,600,509
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
2,543
 
$776,295,754
Adult education and ESL centers
 
2,350
 
$452,817,820
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
1,909
 
$4,115,596,358
Fraternities and sororities
 
1,152
 
$103,603,160
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
930
 
$93,703,664
Alumni associations
 
849
 
$976,346,323
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Educational institutions by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
9,476
 
$28,693,561,692
San Francisco
 
4,322
 
$19,198,887,666
San Diego
 
2,435
 
$4,545,906,367
Riverside
 
2,307
 
$3,507,504,911
Sacramento
 
2,084
 
$2,180,013,864
San Jose
 
1,906
 
$2,258,326,656
Oxnard
 
632
 
$1,084,935,889
Fresno
 
524
 
$607,466,002
Stockton
 
419
 
$785,753,928
Santa Rosa
 
414
 
$227,366,766
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Job trends for California educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
3,483
1-10
 
999
11-25
 
566
26-100
 
867
101 to 1,000
 
601
1,000+
 
78
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Sizes of educational institutions in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
6,466
$250k to $1M
 
1,700
$1M to $5M
 
1,220
$5M to $25M
 
770
$25M to $100M
 
283
$100M+
 
80
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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
$30.9m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
905
EIN
77-0568469
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
$205.4m
Assets
$310.8m
Employees
394
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
$50.9m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
587
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
$38.2m
Assets
$60.6m
Employees
253
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
$501.7m
Assets
$4.2b
Employees
2,985
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
$60.8m
Assets
$318.8m
Employees
231
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
$43.5m
Assets
$53.7m
Employees
539
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
$9.1m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
25
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
$57.6m
Assets
$161.3m
Employees
410
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
$35.8m
Assets
$130.3m
Employees
186
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
$21.1m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
103
EIN
94-1628213
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
$26.6m
Assets
$123.5m
Employees
126
EIN
71-0940292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwestern Law School

Southwestern Law School delivers a flexible, innovative J.D. with 200+ electives, clinics and externships, and a strong commitment to inclusion and pro bono service.
Revenue
$71.2m
Assets
$148.0m
Employees
754
EIN
95-1246140
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Apprentice and Journeymen TRG Trust Fund

Establishing, conducting or participating in educational programs for apprentices and journeymen in the plumbing and piping industry within Southern California.
Revenue
$44.0m
Assets
$208.1m
Employees
181
EIN
95-1936049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Umass Global

Umass Global provides flexible, career-relevant online degrees and certificates, supporting diverse learners with accessible, inclusive education, advising, financial aid guidance, and career coaching.
Revenue
$116.9m
Assets
$44.3m
Employees
1,423
EIN
26-0152908
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
$8.7m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
37
EIN
94-2693417
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vibrant Minds Charter School

Vibrant Minds Charter School provides a highly enriched program during the School day, as well as after School.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
66
EIN
84-4471218
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
$25.9m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
148
EIN
95-3667812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California State University Los Angeles 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
$48.3m
Assets
$68.9m
Employees
869
EIN
95-4016653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chamberlin Education Foundation

Private foundation funding program support and granting to organizations for sustainable, high-quality public schools in west contra costa.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$80.6m
Employees
7
EIN
84-4690334
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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