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San Jose area nonprofits

There are 12,706 organizations in the greater San Jose metro area, including the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Combined, these San Jose metro nonprofits employ 97,453 people, earn more than $36 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $140 billion.
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Job trends for San Jose nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,668
1-10
 
555
11-25
 
214
26-100
 
259
101 to 1,000
 
124
1,000+
 
11
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Jose

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,375
$250k to $1M
 
944
$1M to $5M
 
519
$5M to $25M
 
202
$25M to $100M
 
93
$100M+
 
34
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Jose

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
 
1,855
 
$2,087,184,341
Religious organizations
 
1,845
 
$189,273,820
Foundations
 
1,831
 
$14,124,259,832
Business and community development organizations
 
1,259
 
$382,378,623
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
1,007
 
$291,616,341
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
819
 
$291,453,846
Human service organizations
 
777
 
$1,675,365,723
Youth development organizations
 
328
 
$193,859,223
Unions and employment organizations
 
294
 
$409,063,432
International-focused organizations
 
286
 
$134,445,045
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Directory of nonprofits in San Jose

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1-20 of 12,706

Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley is a California nonprofit that has operated continuously since 1929, focused on companion animal rescue and homelessness prevention.
Revenue
$18.3m
Assets
$55.1m
Employees
188
EIN
94-1196215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skoll Foundation

The Skoll Foundation drives large-scale change by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs and other innovators dedicated to solving the world's most pressing problems.
Revenue
$35.3m
Assets
$807.1m
Employees
58
EIN
11-3659133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Post protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, creating a network of protected lands for people and nature.
Revenue
$30.3m
Assets
$339.3m
Employees
64
EIN
94-2392007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Second Harvest Food Bank's mission is to lead their community to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.
Revenue
$311.3m
Assets
$252.9m
Employees
356
EIN
94-2614101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a comprehensive center of philanthropy. Through visionary leadership, strategic grantmaking and world-class experiences, they partner with donors to strengthen the common good locally and throughout the world.
Revenue
$4.9b
Assets
$12.3b
Employees
110
EIN
20-5205488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a private foundation located in Palo Alto, California which grants money to various organizations and projects. Last year, it made 51 grants.
Revenue
$234.5m
Assets
$6.3b
Employees
146
EIN
45-5002209
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodwill of Silicon Valley

Goodwill of Silicon Valley's mission is to support their employees, their customers and people with challenging barriers to employment; to raise their standard of living and improve their lives through their services and social enterprise.
Revenue
$59.0m
Assets
$88.8m
Employees
1,382
EIN
94-1212132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sempervirens Fund

The Sempervirens Fund protects and restores redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ensuring their resilience and health for future generations.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$43.0m
Employees
25
EIN
94-2155097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC)

San Andreas Regional Center recognizes the ongoing need for advocacy to sustain the original intent and promise of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act and commits itself to protecting its provisions.
Revenue
$758.1m
Assets
$113.5m
Employees
495
EIN
94-2591195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heising Simons Foundation

Heising-Simons Foundation works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of their youngest learners, and support human rights for all people.
Revenue
$152.1m
Assets
$872.1m
Employees
57
EIN
26-0799587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University

The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University promotes education through philanthropy, supporting academic programs, scholarships, faculty initiatives, and community projects.
Revenue
$40.8m
Assets
$330.7m
Employees
523
EIN
83-0403915
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)

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR)

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research innovates by conducting studies, focusing on Alzheimer's and mental health in military personnel.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
248
EIN
77-0207331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Harker School

The Harker School is a private school in Silicon Valley, serving families of preschool, elementary, middle and high school-aged children on its four San Jose campuses.
Revenue
$134.0m
Assets
$340.7m
Employees
994
EIN
94-1613808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catalyst Family (CDC)

To enrich children's lives through quality, accredited child development programs and a commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
Revenue
$115.9m
Assets
$67.6m
Employees
1,934
EIN
94-2376637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance is a Palo Alto nonprofit that funds personal finance education initiatives to enhance financial literacy for future generations.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$39.9m
Employees
26
EIN
82-3648278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Health Trust

To lead the Silicon Valley community to advance wellness. To transform Silicon Valley into the healthiest region in America for everyone through three initiatives: Healthy Living, Healthy Aging and Healthy Eating.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$129.9m
Employees
140
EIN
94-6050231
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

CDM inspires lifelong learning. Exhibits and educational programs have reached over 9.6 million visitors. On-site programs serve 24,707 participants annually in San Jose, CA.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$25.1m
Employees
63
EIN
94-2870828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care is a public benefit corporation of which the board of trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (the "university") is the sole member. Its objective and purpose is to provide patient care, research and education.
Revenue
$8.0b
Assets
$12.1b
Employees
21.9k
EIN
94-6174066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hitz Foundation

Hitz Foundation supports organizations in the arts, environment, science, and education. The Hitz Foundation's grantmaking supports Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Alzheimer's Association.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$79.5m
Employees
1
EIN
94-3379521
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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