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San Jose area nonprofits

There are 12,986 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 111,282 people, earn more than $45 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $151 billion.
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Job trends for San Jose nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,775
1-10
 
565
11-25
 
213
26-100
 
264
101 to 1,000
 
123
1,000+
 
15
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Jose

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,439
$250k to $1M
 
987
$1M to $5M
 
541
$5M to $25M
 
219
$25M to $100M
 
92
$100M+
 
33
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Jose

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
 
1,906
 
$2,257,725,507
Religious organizations
 
1,884
 
$196,234,324
Foundations
 
1,859
 
$22,636,470,719
Business and community development organizations
 
1,290
 
$503,952,395
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
1,029
 
$286,790,935
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
850
 
$284,132,850
Human service organizations
 
808
 
$1,807,082,973
Youth development organizations
 
344
 
$174,627,407
Unions and employment organizations
 
297
 
$361,390,363
International-focused organizations
 
295
 
$132,632,944
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Directory of nonprofits in San Jose

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1-20 of 12,986

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
$20.9m
Assets
$56.1m
Employees
198
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
$47.9m
Assets
$846.9m
Employees
61
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
$62.3m
Assets
$373.8m
Employees
79
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
$309.8m
Assets
$320.8m
Employees
329
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)

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
$60.0m
Assets
$810.5m
Employees
54
EIN
26-0799587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Benito Health Foundation (SBHF)

The mission of San Benito Health Foundation is to provide quality, affordable comprehensive health services to the community of San Benito County and surrounding areas in a manner that is accountable to the community.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$28.3m
Employees
51
EIN
94-2299959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sempervirens Fund

The Sempervirens Fund protects and restores Santa Cruz Mountains coast redwoods, securing lands permanently, strengthening climate resilience, and expanding access through stewardship and outreach.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
30
EIN
94-2155097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR)

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research advances Veteran and public health by supporting innovative, VA-approved research and education across clinical, lab, and health services.
Revenue
$35.9m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
203
EIN
77-0207331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pinewood School

To provide students with the skills necessary for success in school and beyond through a strong college preparatory curriculum that emphasizes the importance of reading, writing, computation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Revenue
$79.6m
Assets
$275.5m
Employees
418
EIN
94-1527492
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
$8.0m
Assets
$56.8m
Employees
69
EIN
94-1480548
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
$37.0m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
343
EIN
94-2292491
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
$13.2m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
100
EIN
52-1014754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montalvo Arts Center

To create and present arts of all types, nurture artists, and use our historic Villa, buildings, and grounds in innovative ways that engage people in the creative process.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$47.7m
Employees
75
EIN
94-1249283
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
$1.5b
Assets
$7.5b
Employees
300
EIN
45-5002209
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
$503.2m
Assets
$401.9m
Employees
1,475
EIN
23-7175375
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
$64.3m
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
4
EIN
47-5446562
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)

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
$19.0m
Assets
$49.9m
Employees
162
EIN
46-2594689
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
$136.4m
Assets
$359.6m
Employees
1,021
EIN
94-1613808
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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