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California educational institutions

There are 28,362 schools and educational institutions in California. Combined, these Californian educational institutions employ 504,283 people, earn more than $66 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $214 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
9,541
 
$3,202,606,769
Parent teacher associations
 
6,100
 
$372,211,076
Student service organizations
 
5,676
 
$3,625,874,987
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
3,072
 
$19,467,942,015
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
2,551
 
$776,870,908
Adult education and ESL centers
 
2,344
 
$453,259,008
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
1,915
 
$4,113,876,751
Fraternities and sororities
 
1,157
 
$103,728,710
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
948
 
$93,749,819
Alumni associations
 
855
 
$979,821,220
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Educational institutions by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
9,480
 
$28,685,363,586
San Francisco
 
4,332
 
$18,592,733,506
San Diego
 
2,444
 
$4,551,101,482
Riverside
 
2,308
 
$3,510,988,582
Sacramento
 
2,074
 
$2,180,825,490
San Jose
 
1,906
 
$2,257,725,507
Oxnard
 
634
 
$1,082,530,049
Fresno
 
525
 
$608,557,319
Stockton
 
420
 
$786,025,201
Santa Rosa
 
416
 
$227,483,424
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Job trends for California educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
3,475
1-10
 
994
11-25
 
565
26-100
 
869
101 to 1,000
 
602
1,000+
 
78
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Sizes of educational institutions in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
6,464
$250k to $1M
 
1,698
$1M to $5M
 
1,215
$5M to $25M
 
771
$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)

Leadership Public Schools (LPS)

To prepare traditionally underserved students to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities while at the same time developing replicable practices that can improve urban education across the nation.
Revenue
$28.2m
Assets
$81.4m
Employees
193
EIN
73-1643646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino students and families with bilingual college prep, leadership programs, support services, and donor-funded scholarships for academic success.
Revenue
$54.5m
Assets
$122.6m
Employees
94
EIN
52-1051044
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)

Klare Holdings

Klare Holdings develops and maintains school facilities for the benefit of KIPP SoCal Public Schools in Los Angeles.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$282.7m
Employees
0
EIN
26-3878865
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
$23.7m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
54
EIN
47-1988398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation

GLA Education Foundation partners with Los Angeles County Office of Education to provide resources for students, support communities and lead educators.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
8
EIN
47-4426889
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges

Supports educational and cultural programs, offers laptop and hotspot program, and scholarships to students of Los Angeles Community College campuses.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4106993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco State University Foundation

San Francisco State University Foundation is dedicated and dynamic volunteers who raise funds and advocate on behalf of San Francisco State University. Their commitment is to make the dream of higher education a reality.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$191.4m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1169717
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EL Camino COMMUNITY COLLEGE District Foundation

El Camino Foundation supports students' success in education and life by developing community relationships and raising funds.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
0
EIN
95-3874302
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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