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California religious organizations

There are 42,044 religious organizations and churches in California. Combined, these Californian religious organizations employ 17,846 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $27 billion.
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Types of religious organizations in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
21,101
 
$2,829,802,097
Buddhist nonprofit organizations
 
1,352
 
$258,027,007
Jewish nonprofit organizations
 
1,040
 
$808,870,305
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
606
 
$704,076,490
Islamic nonprofit organizations
 
552
 
$158,105,865
Religious media production and publishing organizations
 
518
 
$93,976,017
Organizations supporting a single religious organization
 
285
 
$175,406,227
Organizations supporting multiple religious organizations
 
279
 
$42,545,704
Religious professional societies
 
249
 
$1,603,726
Religious alliances and advocates
 
117
 
$80,083,685
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Religious organizations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
16,651
 
$1,737,846,214
Riverside
 
4,658
 
$205,978,249
San Francisco
 
4,651
 
$944,063,298
San Diego
 
3,111
 
$696,582,498
Sacramento
 
2,333
 
$412,880,378
San Jose
 
1,862
 
$187,683,312
Fresno
 
1,009
 
$53,262,769
Bakersfield
 
773
 
$40,292,912
Oxnard
 
759
 
$126,535,266
Stockton
 
725
 
$40,550,355
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Job trends for California religious organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,288
1-10
 
927
11-25
 
179
26-100
 
106
101 to 1,000
 
28
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of religious organizations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,407
$250k to $1M
 
1,111
$1M to $5M
 
377
$5M to $25M
 
90
$25M to $100M
 
17
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of religious organizations in California

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1-20 of 42,044

Masters Academy International (TMAI)

The Master's Academy International is organization providing educational and financial resources to a fellowship of biblically sound training ministries world-wide.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
33
EIN
52-2367676
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Lodge of the English Language Jurisdiction of the Amorc

Grand Lodge of the English Language Jurisdiction of the Amorc nurtures spiritual growth, offering wisdom on Natural Laws and metaphysical studies for personal mastery.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
17
EIN
94-1156620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

JFS Care

JFS Care provides comprehensive in-home care services to individuals and families with special needs and connects them with additional social services.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
500
EIN
45-2615365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camp Tawonga

Tawonga's mission focuses on four main goals: positive self-image and self esteem, creating a cooperative community, Tikkun Olam- a partnership with nature, and spirituality and positive Jewish identification.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
517
EIN
94-3227261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Life Ministries

New Life Ministries connects individuals with Christian counselors, offering workshops and resources for emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation through God's truth.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
39
EIN
75-2785010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

JCRC Bay Area (JCRC)

JCRC's mission is to educate and advocate on issues of vital importance to the organized Jewish community based on consensus, civility and an expanded commitment to living Jewish values of social justice.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
34
EIN
94-1156335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Turning Point for God

A global Christian broadcast ministry spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through radio, television, internet, and biblical materials.
Revenue
$109.7m
Assets
$55.6m
Employees
249
EIN
33-0095805
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Vincent de Paul Village

As San Diego's largest homeless services provider, Father Joe's Villages offers a wide variety of housing and services at several locations.
Revenue
$68.1m
Assets
$70.5m
Employees
442
EIN
33-0492302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thru The Bible (TTB)

Thru the Bible is the worldwide Bible-teaching ministry of the late Dr. J. Vernon McGee. In a 30-minute a day study, Dr. McGee takes listeners through the entire Word of God--Genesis through Revelation--over the course of 5 years.
Revenue
$36.2m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
8
EIN
95-6145276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Long Beach

Since 1948, the Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County has worked to preserve Jewish life and strengthen Jewish advocacy, while also providing assistance to people in need and at risk, wherever they are.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
202
EIN
95-1647830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego strengthens Jewish life and society by leveraging donor-driven philanthropy, investing, and education to deliver impactful, tax-efficient grants.
Revenue
$273.7m
Assets
$788.6m
Employees
20
EIN
95-2504044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC)

Hindu Cultural and Community Center - Shiva Vishnu Temple LIvermore CA- Offering a place of worship and serving community needs in Sanfrancisco Area.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
6
EIN
94-2427126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Campus By the Sea

Christian camp in Avalon, CA that fosters discipleship through renewal, genuine relationships, and unique shared experiences for God's glory.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
72
EIN
85-2257637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The FID Group Friends In Deed

FID Group provides for basic needs of homeless and at-risk neighbors with compassion, connection, and dignity through supportive services.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
57
EIN
95-1644608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KINGDOM CAUSES City Net Bedrock Creek

City Net empowers leaders for social good, helping thousands exit homelessness through projects and shelters in Long Beach.
Revenue
$41.7m
Assets
$16.2m
Employees
379
EIN
57-1162424
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Christian Relief (GCR)

GCR is a Christian nonprofit organization in Santa Ana, CA whose mission is: Global Christian Relief serves persecuted Christians around the world.
Revenue
$33.6m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
64
EIN
23-7275342
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

We are the largest manager of charitable assets and the leader in planned giving solutions for Greater Los Angeles Jewish philanthropists, for both the Jewish community and the community at large.
Revenue
$168.5m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
34
EIN
95-6111928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gindi Maimonides Academy

Gindi Maimonides Academy inspires 500 students, fostering curiosity and pride through integrated Judaic and general studies with a focus on Sephardic heritage.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
207
EIN
95-3214146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ZOE International (ZOE)

ZOE International's mission is to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ and to make disciples of the unreached people of the world and to demonstrate God's compassion through rescuing and caring for orphans and children from human trafficking.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
66
EIN
14-1862549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buddhist Tzu Chi Education Foundation

A nonprofit with preschools, kindergartens, schools, character education, and camps that provide charitable humanitarian services.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
116
EIN
95-4579268
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "X00: Religion: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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