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San Jose area nonprofits

There are 12,366 organizations in the greater San Josemetro area, including the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Combined, these San Jose metro nonprofits employ 125,474 people, earn more than $29 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $129 billion.
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Job trends for San Jose nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2,570
1-10
548
11-25
221
26-100
259
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
3,345
$250k to $1M
881
$1M to $5M
514
$5M to $25M
206
$25M to $100M
82
$100M+
35
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Jose

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
1,810
$176,433,377
Educational institutions
1,800
$1,956,109,745
Foundations
1,762
$8,185,645,796
Business and community development organizations
1,254
$392,970,961
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
985
$273,996,377
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
806
$273,236,470
Human service organizations
735
$1,619,406,871
Youth development organizations
298
$178,228,357
Unions and employment organizations
294
$421,544,093
International-focused organizations
289
$136,429,775
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Directory of nonprofits in San Jose

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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)

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
$67.5m
Assets
$81.4m
Employees
1,670
EIN
94-1212132
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)

San Jose Public Library Foundation

The San Jose Public Library Foundation empowers and educates the community by supporting libraries and educational programs.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$16.6m
Employees
54
EIN
77-0142379
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
$7.3m
Assets
$43.8m
Employees
79
EIN
94-1249283
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
$30.5m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
248
EIN
77-0207331
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)

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)

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)

Jewish Silicon Valley

The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley is dedicated to the enhancement of Jewish life by providing for the social, cultural, educational, recreational, health and wellness needs of their community.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$19.7m
Employees
288
EIN
94-2222989
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)
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