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California public sector improvement organizations

There are 276 public sector reform and improvement organizations in California. Combined, these Californian public sector improvement organizations employ 1,954 people, earn more than $548 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Public sector improvement organizations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
63
 
$29,955,932
Sacramento
 
51
 
$345,894,014
San Francisco
 
38
 
$96,859,686
San Diego
 
28
 
$37,729,601
Riverside
 
18
 
$8,254,431
San Jose
 
14
 
$3,210,260
Bakersfield
 
8
 
$2,906,677
Santa Rosa
 
6
 
$4,917,293
Visalia
 
5
 
$44,486
Salinas
 
5
 
$2,622,045
Showing 10 of 22 metros

Job trends for California public sector improvement organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
65
1-10
 
20
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public sector improvement organizations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
69
$250k to $1M
 
28
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of public sector improvement organizations in California

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1-20 of 276

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)

The Public Policy Institute of California is dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. The institute was established in 1994 with an endowment from William R. Hewlett.
Revenue
$22.4m
Assets
$353.1m
Employees
97
EIN
94-3207299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Code for America

We are a network of people making government work for the people, by the people, in the 21st century. Government services that are simple, effective, and easy to use, working at scale to build healthy, prosperous, and safe communities.
Revenue
$34.3m
Assets
$91.8m
Employees
210
EIN
27-1067272
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

The California ISO is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that operates the state's wholesale transmission grid, providing the least cost to the benefit of consumers.
Revenue
$255.7m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
762
EIN
94-3274043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alameda County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation

To assist County of Alameda, California to securitize amounts due the County from the future receipts of tobacco settlement proceeds.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$19.3m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0033960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CivicWell

CivicWell fosters environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social equity via transformative policies and innovative solutions for sustainable communities.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
236
EIN
94-2791699
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Accelerator for America

Accelerator for America provides strategic support for local initiatives that strengthen peoples economic security, connect them with job opportunities and foster infrastructure development.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
8
EIN
82-1702618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CalMatters

CalMatters informs Californians about politics and policy to improve democracy with an experienced journalistic team, founded in 2015 as a nonpartisan venture.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
85
EIN
47-2474086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catalyst California

Advancement Project is a multi-racial civil rights organization using innovative tools for a just democracy and protecting the voting rights of communities of color.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
59
EIN
95-4835230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Budget and Policy Center

California Budget & Policy Center advances public policies for a more equitable California through nonpartisan research and advocacy partnerships.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
21
EIN
68-0346784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA)

We are dedicated to the protection of Proposition 13 and the advancement of taxpayers' rights, including the right to limited taxation, the right to vote on tax increases and the right of economical, equitable and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
7
EIN
95-4239620
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Policy Issues Institute

Policy Issues Institute disseminates information on public policy and media issues to encourage citizen involvement and provides research on American public policy.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$987.6k
Employees
2
EIN
33-0973052
IRS type
501(c)(4)

California Forward

California Forward leads a statewide movement to improve government and create inclusive, sustainable growth for everyone by driving collective action.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
24
EIN
26-0566540
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Color of Changeorg Education Fund

ColorOfChange.org exists to strengthen Black America's political voice. Their goal is to empower their members - Black Americans and their allies - to make government more responsive to the concerns of Black Americans.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
0
EIN
45-5569879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California School Boards Association

Advocates K-12 public education, supports school boards with policy and governance technologies. Education Legal Alliance provides legal support to members.
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
147
EIN
94-1510492
IRS type
501(c)(4)

The Panetta Institute for Public Policy

As a nonpartisan center for The study of Public Policy, The Panetta Institute helps our communities and The country meet The challenges of The 21st century.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
17
EIN
77-0495799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

2023 Governors Inaugural Fund

The fund supports CA Governor Gavin Newsom's 2023 inauguration and other state functions, located in Sacramento.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
92-1006723
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund

The Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund advocates for educational advancement, civic participation, leadership, and economic prosperity. It is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Revenue
$833.6k
Assets
$177.1k
Employees
0
EIN
95-4702001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Next 10

Next 10 educates, empowers and provides data to help California grow its economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Revenue
$795.0k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2279217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Popular Vote

National Popular Vote educates the public about its proposal for a Nationwide Popular Vote Election of the President of the United States, led by Barry Fadem.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$58.5k
Employees
0
EIN
20-4329338
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Center for Election Science

The Center for Election Science empowers people with effective voting methods through research and public education campaigns.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
6
EIN
45-2334002
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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