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San Jose area nonprofits

There are 12,428 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 129,181 people, earn more than $29 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $133 billion.
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Job trends for San Jose nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,603
1-10
 
546
11-25
 
214
26-100
 
260
101 to 1,000
 
119
1,000+
 
13
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Jose

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,354
$250k to $1M
 
890
$1M to $5M
 
521
$5M to $25M
 
204
$25M to $100M
 
84
$100M+
 
35
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Jose

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
1,823
 
$187,250,427
Educational institutions
 
1,805
 
$2,041,325,302
Foundations
 
1,791
 
$7,499,204,482
Business and community development organizations
 
1,255
 
$399,454,015
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
985
 
$278,250,895
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
803
 
$274,922,626
Human service organizations
 
746
 
$1,666,134,783
Youth development organizations
 
309
 
$184,470,324
Unions and employment organizations
 
295
 
$406,168,348
International-focused organizations
 
281
 
$133,607,558
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Directory of nonprofits in San Jose

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1-20 of 12,428

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
$286.2m
Assets
$242.4m
Employees
362
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
$1.6b
Assets
$10.4b
Employees
129
EIN
20-5205488
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
$6.9m
Assets
$82.0m
Employees
1
EIN
94-3379521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The 1440 Foundation

The 1440 Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, CA whose mission is: To serve champions committed to helping us grow in relationship, spirit, and wellness.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$226.8m
Employees
44
EIN
77-0456449
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)

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)

Valley Christian Schools (VCS)

For more than 50 years, Valley Christian Schools has offered a quality education founded on Christian values. In partnership with parents, students are equipped to become leaders who serve God, their families, and positively impact their world.
Revenue
$82.3m
Assets
$128.7m
Employees
550
EIN
94-1495182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cristo Rey San Jose High School

Cristo Rey San Jose is a Jesuit, Catholic high school that empowers students from underserved communities in San Jose to be men and women for others who are prepared spiritually, academically, and professionally to complete college.
Revenue
$28.9m
Assets
$49.1m
Employees
156
EIN
46-2594689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Electric Power Research Institute

Electric Power Research Institute drives energy innovation, uniting experts to enhance electricity generation, delivery, and usage while ensuring sustainability and reliability.
Revenue
$478.7m
Assets
$427.8m
Employees
1,455
EIN
23-7175375
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)

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley uses law to advance underrepresented communities' rights, focusing on housing, children & youth, and health.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
119
EIN
52-1014754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aaci

Aaci improves community health and well-being through holistic, multilingual services, including a federally qualified health center and emergency shelter in San Jose.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$26.2m
Employees
305
EIN
94-2292491
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)

Koum Family Foundation

The Koum Family Foundation is a private foundation that supports Stanford University. It made 63 grants last year and is located in Menlo Park, CA.
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$2.3b
Employees
3
EIN
47-5446562
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)

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)

Avenidas

Avenidas supports older adults with relevant services, including a Chinese community center, volunteer services, and Avenidas Village for members to maintain independent living.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$52.4m
Employees
67
EIN
94-1480548
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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