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California trade / professional associations

There are 4,593 trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce in California. Combined, these Californian trade / professional associations employ 8,475 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Trade / professional associations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
1,154
 
$920,579,326
San Jose
 
852
 
$160,242,711
Sacramento
 
602
 
$1,019,039,248
San Francisco
 
585
 
$296,078,726
San Diego
 
311
 
$344,915,641
Riverside
 
263
 
$135,595,351
Fresno
 
95
 
$24,304,293
Santa Rosa
 
86
 
$21,055,451
Bakersfield
 
66
 
$12,002,411
Oxnard
 
59
 
$15,649,330
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Job trends for California trade / professional associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
774
1-10
 
662
11-25
 
110
26-100
 
39
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of trade / professional associations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,227
$250k to $1M
 
692
$1M to $5M
 
289
$5M to $25M
 
54
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of trade / professional associations in California

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1-20 of 4,593

The California Association of Community Managers

Membership education and information. Organization provides education and information to The property management industry through seminars, forums, expos and certification programs.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
22
EIN
33-0484431
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Motion Picture Association (MPAA)

Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) are the voice of one of the country's strongest and most vibrant industries - the American motion picture, home video and television industry.
Revenue
$83.2m
Assets
$66.9m
Employees
180
EIN
13-1068220
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH)

PBGH is an influential change agent demanding increased value in the health care system. Through collaborative purchaser action and support for systemic change initiatives, we drive improvement in affordability, quality and service.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
40
EIN
94-3093623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern California

Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern California advances merit shop construction through training, safety programs, and legislative advocacy, helping members compete, win work, and deliver ethically.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
87
EIN
95-2893577
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Venice Beach Property Owners Association

VBPOA manages a business improvement district in Venice, CA, providing clean and safe programs with advocacy and communications.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
4
EIN
81-2967166
IRS type
501(c)(6)

IAPMO Research and Testing

IAPMO Research and Testing provides independent testing, consultation, quality assurance, and listing services for plumbing and mechanical products worldwide.
Revenue
$67.4m
Assets
$24.8m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4507362
IRS type
501(c)(6)

BizFed

BizFed mobilizes and educates business leaders in Los Angeles County to become catalysts for a stronger economy. It does not currently offer any programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$647.6k
Employees
15
EIN
26-0295348
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC)

MIC exists to preserve, protect & promote motorcycling through government relations, communications & media relations, statistics & research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, & activities surrounding technical.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
42
EIN
31-4394320
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Independent Film and Television Alliance

The Independent Film & Television Alliance promotes, supports the independent film industry, offers arbitration and sponsors the American Film Market.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
47
EIN
95-3538775
IRS type
501(c)(6)

International Right of Way Association

IRWA advances knowledge related to right of way activities, improving infrastructure development through ethics, learning, and excellence in global real estate.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
20
EIN
95-2119017
IRS type
501(c)(6)

California Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association (CPMCA)

The mission of CPMCA is to provide representation of its members to enhance their business and profitability through education and labor relations.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
6
EIN
68-0277143
IRS type
501(c)(6)

MovieLabs

MovieLabs 'mission is to drive innovation that enables business opportunities and develop tangible solutions to the challenges faced by Hollywood in transitioning to digital distribution systems.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
7
EIN
65-1258603
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Specialty Equipment Market Association and Performance Racing

SEMA is an association based in Diamond Bar, CA that helps members of the specialty automotive aftermarket industry succeed.
Revenue
$59.3m
Assets
$157.0m
Employees
195
EIN
95-2544340
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)

The organization is dedicated to the continuous enhancement of Human Resources through networking, learning and advocacy. The organization serves all levels of human resources practitioners and providers.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
10
EIN
95-2222999
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Lincoln Club of Orange County

The specific purpose of this organization is to promote The common business interests of commercial enterprises in The community by improving The economic and business climate in Orange County, California.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$540.7k
Employees
4
EIN
90-0734244
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Integrated Healthcare Association

Iha's mission is to bring the Healthcare community together to solve industry-wide challenges that stand in the way of high-value care.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
43
EIN
94-3211035
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Broadband Forum (BBF)

The Broadband Forum is the central organization driving broadband wireline solutions and empowering converged packet networks worldwide to better meet the needs of vendors, service providers and their customers.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
4
EIN
77-0389415
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Recognizes excellence in motion picture arts and sciences, inspires imagination, connects the world. Hosts awards and supports theater operations.
Revenue
$170.1m
Assets
$789.2m
Employees
278
EIN
95-0473280
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Western Growers Association

Western Growers enhances competitiveness and profitability while leading the produce industry toward a healthy, sustainable future. Located in Irvine, CA.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$92.4m
Employees
27
EIN
95-1362030
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Building Industry Association of So CA

BIA So CA represents residential builders and contractors, provides labor programs, government affairs and promotes awareness in Southern California.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
16
EIN
95-2507082
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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Methodology: Cause IQ mines all tax-exempt organizations that file a Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF with the IRS. We collect and aggregate this information from OCR'd paper taxreturns, XML e-file taxreturns, IRS-provided extract, the Business Master File, and Cause IQ secret sauce for data cleaning, categorization, classification, analytics, etc.
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