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California recreation, sports, and social clubs

There are 16,045 recreation centers, sports teams, and social clubs in California. Combined, these Californian recreation, sports, and social clubs employ 60,432 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of recreation, sports, and social clubs in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
9,238
 
$2,319,537,501
Social and country clubs
 
2,433
 
$1,987,866,794
Baseball and softball leagues
 
1,953
 
$179,982,355
Soccer clubs and leagues
 
1,012
 
$410,582,215
Recreational and summer camps
 
879
 
$192,435,707
Community parks and recreation centers
 
823
 
$475,197,203
Swimming leagues and clubs
 
807
 
$183,596,561
Football clubs and leagues
 
744
 
$71,189,692
Sports competitions
 
532
 
$278,541,248
Sports training camps and centers
 
443
 
$165,649,155
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Recreation, sports, and social clubs by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
4,377
 
$1,772,488,944
San Francisco
 
2,174
 
$1,690,724,170
Riverside
 
1,497
 
$406,472,186
San Diego
 
1,337
 
$413,350,914
Sacramento
 
1,250
 
$215,754,669
San Jose
 
784
 
$259,356,534
Oxnard
 
438
 
$49,096,280
Fresno
 
399
 
$90,415,742
Stockton
 
339
 
$44,020,806
Bakersfield
 
318
 
$44,528,002
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Job trends for California recreation, sports, and social clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,275
1-10
 
535
11-25
 
287
26-100
 
325
101 to 1,000
 
153
1,000+
 
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Sizes of recreation, sports, and social clubs in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,779
$250k to $1M
 
1,201
$1M to $5M
 
484
$5M to $25M
 
165
$25M to $100M
 
28
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of recreation, sports, and social clubs in California

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1-20 of 16,045

After-School All-Stars (ASAS)

ASAS provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. To be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go to college, to find careers they love and then give back to their communities.
Revenue
$28.6m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
708
EIN
95-4441208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics Southern California

Year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities to enable better lives through sports.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
65
EIN
95-4538450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Festival of Children Foundation

Festival of Children Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$708.6k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0481729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center

To provide recreational, vocational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities through programs and services that encourage self-expression, promote personal achievement, and lead to greater independence.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
175
EIN
94-1394025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Coast Conference (WCC)

The long and rich history of the WCC demonstrates that success in intercollegiate athletics can be built on the foundation of values, character, and academics.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
21
EIN
23-7286818
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Council on Exercise (ACE)

ACE's mission is to ensure people have access to well-qualified health and fitness professionals and health coaches, and science-based information and resources on safe and effective physical activity.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$25.6m
Employees
107
EIN
33-0123550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Interscholastic Federation State Office - Sacramento

CIF governs California high school sports to promote sportsmanship and ethics. It fosters student growth through athletic competition as an integral part of the high school experience.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
9
EIN
51-0204405
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Testimonial Community Love Center

Testimonial Community Love Center operates as a community recreational center and generated $3,819,130 in revenues last year.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
117
EIN
95-4376926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern California Tennis Association

The Southern California Tennis Association fosters tennis growth, supports diverse players, and promotes community engagement through inclusive programs and initiatives for all ages.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
52
EIN
95-1243600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jonathan Club (JC)

Jonathan Club is a private social club at two California locations--one in Downtown Los Angeles on South Figueroa Street and the other on the beach in Santa Monica.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$70.0m
Employees
538
EIN
95-0884320
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club

The organization is an exempt social Club under irc section 501(c)(7) whose program service activities are organized & operated substantially for the pleasure & recreation of its members.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$62.2m
Employees
208
EIN
94-1528424
IRS type
501(c)(7)

The Rinks Foundation

The Rinks Foundation fosters community engagement through diverse skating and hockey programs, developing players of all ages and promoting youth involvement in the sport.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
408
EIN
87-3601813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Comic-Con

Comic-Con promotes awareness and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms through conventions and events in San Diego and Anaheim.
Revenue
$27.6m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
102
EIN
95-3072188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles Country Club

Social club providing a Situs for the members to enjoy their first amendment right of free association.
Revenue
$37.9m
Assets
$103.7m
Employees
359
EIN
95-0948160
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Crystal Cove Conservancy (CCA)

Crystal Cove Alliance (CCA), the official nonprofit partner of Crystal Cove State Park, is dedicated to preserving the cultural, natural and historic resources of Crystal Cove.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
40
EIN
33-0878633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAC-12 Conference

To emphasize the welfare of the student-athlete throughout the enterprise and encourage each participant in a conference program to acquire a baccalaureate degree and the skills necessary to function as a productive member of society.
Revenue
$603.9m
Assets
$158.1m
Employees
232
EIN
94-1459048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center

JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center delivers therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities, fostering healing and empowerment.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
72
EIN
95-3351363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jamestown Community Center

To help children, youth and their families develop and realize their full potential as empowered, productive, and active members of their community.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
187
EIN
94-3213124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Olympics Northern California

Free sports program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training, competition, and unique education partnerships.
Revenue
$26.4m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
61
EIN
68-0363121
IRS type
501(c)(3)

USA Water Polo

USA Water Polo fosters water polo growth in the U.S., trains young athletes, and supports women's national teams through international training and competitions.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
421
EIN
84-1357609
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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