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Public & Societal Benefit Nonprofits in California

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Spur-San Francisco Bay Are Planning And Urban Research Association

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

SPUR PROMOTES GOOD PLANNING AND GOOD GOVERNMENT IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Western Heights Water Company

Yucaipa, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

Pico California

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

FOUNDED IN 1994 AS A FISCALLY-SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL FAITH IN ACTION NETWORK AND SPUN OFF AS AN INDEPENDENT 501C3 NONPROFIT IN 2021 ALONG WITH THE 501C4 PICO CALIFORNIA ACTION FUND, WE ARE A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT, THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, BUILDS POWER ACROSS RACE, FAITH, AND CLASS WITH CONGREGATIONS AND FAITH-BASED, SPIRITUALLY-ROOTED INDIVIDUALS WHO TAKE ACTION FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA.

Blue Star Families Inc

Encinitas, CA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $21m

MISSION:

TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER MILITARY FAMILIES WITHIN THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

Changelab Solutions

Oakland, CA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES FOR ALL THROUGH EQUITABLE LAWS & POLICIES.

Rubio Canon Land & Water Association

Altadena, CA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

PROVIDE SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN ITS SERVICE AREA WITH ADEQUATE AND RELIABLE SUPPLIES OF HIGH QUALITY WATER TO MEET PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, WHILE MAKING SUBSTANTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.

Vietnamese Sangha Congregation In America

Morgan Hill, CA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

KIM SON MONASTERY ORDAINS BOTH BUDDHIST MONKS AND NUNS. THE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BUDDHIST MONKS IS A 9-YEAR PROGRAM IN WHICH THE MONKS LEARN THE RULES, PRECEPTS AND REGULATIONS FOR MONASTIC LIFE, STUDY THE DHARMA AND SUTRAS, AND PRACTICE THE PROPAGATION OF THE DHARMA, ORGANIZE MEDITATION COURSES AND FURTHER THEIR STUDIES IN THE IDEOLOGIES, SCHOOLS, AND SCRIPTURES OF BUDDHISM. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MONASTERY FACILITIES (I.E. A MEDITATION HALL, HOUSING AND FOOD) TO RESIDENT MONKS AND NUNS, KIM SON MONASTERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR WORSHIP (I.E. MEDITATION) AT ALL TIMES AND OFFERS THREE (3) ONE MONTH LONG BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS IN MARCH, JULY AND DECEMBER FOR NON-RESIDENT MONKS AND NUNS AND LAY PERSONS. KIM SON MONASTERY ALSO HOLDS RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS (I.E. EVENTS) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON BUDDHIST HIGH HOLIDAYS (I.E. BUDDHAS BIRTHDAY, BUDDHIST MOTHERS DAY, AND THE LUNAR NEW YEAR) WHICH INCLUDE CHANTING AND PRAYER.

Utility Reform Network

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TURN IS A STATEWIDE CONSUMER ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING UTILITY RATEPAYERS INREGULATORY, LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLICUTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) AND OTHER FORUMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PERFORMS A WIDERANGE OF CONSUMER SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLAINTS, OUTREACH TO SENIORAND LOW-INCOME GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, COMMUNITY TRAINING AND RESEARCHAND ACTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN RATEPAYERS AND UTILITY REGULATORS.

Valley Water Company

La Canada Flintridge, CA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

San Jose Community Media Access Corp

San Jose, CA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND CONNECT SAN JOSE COMMUNITIES, USING MEDIA TO FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

City Of Wiillits Public Facilities Corp

Willits, CA

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $865k

MISSION:

TO FINANCE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF WILLITS. FUNDING WAS OBTAINED BY PUBLIC OFFERINGS OF BONDS AND LOANS.

Operation Gratitude Inc

Encino, CA

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

OPERATION GRATITUDE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO SAY THANK YOU TO OUR MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS.

County Supervisors Assn Of Ca

Sacramento, CA

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT COUNTY GOVERNMENT BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND SUPPORT COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

Valencia Heights Water Co

West Covina, CA

Assets: $15m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

A WATER COMPANY THAT PROVIDES WATER SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF COVINA, AND WEST COVINA.

South Mesa Water Company

Calimesa, CA

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

MUTUAL WATER COMPANY DELIVERING WATER TO SHAREHOLDERS IN THE YUCAIPA/CALIMESA AREA.

Center For Produce Safety

Woodland, CA

Assets: $14m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, PROVIDE GUIDANCE, AND ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH REGARDING PRODUCE FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.

Santa Clara Valley Chapter Inc

San Jose, CA

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR MEMBERS. LABOR RELATIONS REGARDING INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS.

Farmers Irrigation Company Inc

Santa Paula, CA

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING CAPITAL TO DELIVER IRRIGATION WATER TO MEMBERS.

Orland Unit Water Users Association Inc

Orland, CA

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE AND DISTRIBUTE TO THE LANDS OF SHAREHOLDERS WATER FOR IRRIGATION AND OTHER BENEFICIAL USES.

Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $13m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

TO HEAL WOUNDS OF WAR, TO RESTORE DIGNITY, HOPE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO ALL VETERANS IN NEED.