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California trade / professional associations

There are 4,949 trade / professional associations and chambers of commerce in California. Combined, these Californian trade / professional associations employ 8,789 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Trade / professional associations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
1,258
 
$728,563,651
San Jose
 
866
 
$175,561,048
San Francisco
 
662
 
$429,162,164
Sacramento
 
662
 
$833,602,901
San Diego
 
353
 
$243,155,187
Riverside
 
283
 
$75,560,819
Fresno
 
96
 
$22,772,507
Santa Rosa
 
92
 
$24,197,262
Bakersfield
 
67
 
$12,079,193
Oxnard
 
66
 
$14,638,861
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Job trends for California trade / professional associations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
858
1-10
 
714
11-25
 
122
26-100
 
51
101 to 1,000
 
13
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of trade / professional associations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,397
$250k to $1M
 
743
$1M to $5M
 
321
$5M to $25M
 
66
$25M to $100M
 
18
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of trade / professional associations in California

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1-20 of 4,949

Motion Picture Association (MPA)

MPAA protects and promotes the motion picture industry by administering a voluntary film rating service and enforcing copyright infringement laws.
Revenue
$83.2m
Assets
$66.9m
Employees
180
EIN
13-1068220
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$4.3m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
26
EIN
33-0484431
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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)

Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA)

The Alameda County Bar Association promotes legal excellence and community, expands access to justice, delivers CLE, runs lawyer referral and appointed counsel programs.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
37
EIN
94-1256277
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)

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)

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)

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
$5.4m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
20
EIN
95-2119017
IRS type
501(c)(6)

California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT)

California Thoroughbred Trainers' mission is to foster, promote, and otherwise encourage a healthier economic climate and a higher level of public acceptance of the thoroughbred horse racing industry and better relations among its participants.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
20
EIN
95-3946289
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)

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

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)

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)

San Mateo County Bar Association

The San Mateo County Bar Association connects the public with qualified attorneys, provides indigent defense, educates legal professionals, and advances justice and professional standards.
Revenue
$27.5m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
30
EIN
94-1638934
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Producers Guild of America (PGA)

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) is the non-profit trade group that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$27.0m
Employees
29
EIN
95-1628346
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
$41.6m
Assets
$132.5m
Employees
33
EIN
95-1362030
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Surplus Line Association of California

The Surplus Line Association of California maintains a fair and legal surplus line insurance market through education and support.
Revenue
$35.8m
Assets
$61.9m
Employees
173
EIN
94-0912095
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Western Payments Alliance (WesPay)

Western Payments Alliance (WesPay) is a payments association dedicated to building and sharing knowledge to guide members through their payments journey, from concept to operation.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
28
EIN
23-7240059
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association

To serve the luxury capital of the World through marketing, advocacy and education for the Beverly Hills business community. The chamber with its committees, councils, staff and valuable members works with city.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
9
EIN
95-0548070
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)

PIHRA engages, elevates and serves California's HR community through programming, professional development and networking opportunities.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
10
EIN
95-2222999
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS)

Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) honors video game excellence, supports industry scholarship programs, and promotes community through awards and initiatives.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
9
EIN
95-4606381
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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