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California public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations

There are 5,333 public sector, public cooperatives, and veteran organizations in California. Combined, these Californian public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations employ 31,360 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $169 billion.
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Types of public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Military and veterans organizations
 
2,162
 
$1,713,835,651
Public utilities
 
481
 
$384,042,562
Organizations supporting multiple public co-ops and veteran organizations
 
362
 
$8,484,204
Public sector reform and improvement organizations
 
276
 
$547,651,845
Public co-ops and veteran organization alliances and advocates
 
212
 
$158,483,252
Credit unions
 
136
 
$6,220,076,072
Public co-ops and veteran organization professional societies
 
122
 
$21,660,572
Organizations supporting a single public co-op or veteran organization
 
74
 
$3,525,374
Consumer safety and protection organizations
 
44
 
$33,355,704
Public co-ops and veteran organization technical and management assistance providers
 
43
 
$13,010,423
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Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
1,400
 
$2,117,898,197
San Francisco
 
587
 
$2,475,690,528
San Diego
 
544
 
$730,410,136
Riverside
 
540
 
$378,821,544
Sacramento
 
424
 
$1,372,800,583
San Jose
 
232
 
$752,673,079
Bakersfield
 
141
 
$264,545,713
Oxnard
 
140
 
$71,829,185
Fresno
 
117
 
$203,904,215
Santa Rosa
 
102
 
$403,433,421
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Job trends for California public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
586
1-10
 
266
11-25
 
87
26-100
 
60
101 to 1,000
 
70
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,089
$250k to $1M
 
263
$1M to $5M
 
158
$5M to $25M
 
89
$25M to $100M
 
43
$100M+
 
22
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Directory of public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations in California

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Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau promotes marketplace trust by advocating ethical business practices, investigating complaints, and providing information to consumers.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
54
EIN
94-0322280
IRS type
501(c)(6)

United States Veterans Initiative

The successful transition of military Veterans and their families through the (see sch. O) provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
Revenue
$95.3m
Assets
$64.0m
Employees
724
EIN
95-4382752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Beneficial State Foundation

To create, guide, and promote a beneficial banking model that transforms the banking industry, we accelerate the transformation by attracting human, financial, intellectual and capital resources to beneficial banking.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$122.2m
Employees
34
EIN
20-5253663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rockwood Leadership Institute

Rockwood Leadership Institute empowers social change leaders worldwide with powerful leadership and collaboration training.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
36
EIN
72-1552165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PICO California

PICO California is a nonprofit leadership development and training program located in Los Angeles that supports grassroots community leaders.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
67
EIN
87-2249221
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)

Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy

Pacific Research Institute promotes free-market policies, parental choice in education and market-based healthcare reforms.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$22.7m
Employees
10
EIN
94-2528433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amvets Department of California Service Foundation

Their mission is to provide support for the Team AMVETS Department of California and to ensure resources are available to the men and women who have served their great nation, and to enhance the mental, physical and social well-being of all Veterans.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
246
EIN
95-6056761
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)

Tides Advocacy

Tides Advocacy advocates and funds social justice, environmental protection, and democracy. It supports initiatives that bridge boundaries for sustainable social change.
Revenue
$89.2m
Assets
$51.0m
Employees
501
EIN
94-3153687
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Swords to Plowshares

To heal the wounds of war, to restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to prevent and end homelessness and poverty among veterans.
Revenue
$37.3m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
256
EIN
94-2260626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Bay Are Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)

We are SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association. We bring people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems our cities face.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
0
EIN
94-1498232
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)

California Rural Water Association

The California Rural Water Association provides assistance to rural water and wastewater systems through programs that provide technical support and training to public utility systems.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
105
EIN
68-0224404
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)

Los Angeles Community Action Network

Los Angeles Community Action Network organizes, educates, and advocates for impoverished communities in Los Angeles through direct services and leadership development.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
19
EIN
02-0661629
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flourish Agenda

Flourish Agenda equips organizations with tools and strategies to promote healing, well-being, and equity for young people of color through transformative training and support.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
30
EIN
33-0488726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girls Leadership (GL)

Girls Leadership teaches girls the skills to know who they are, what they believe, and how to express it, empowering them to create change in their world.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
17
EIN
33-1207431
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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