The Nonprofit Ecosystem in San Diego

San Diego is home to 7k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $25b in revenue and employ 137k individuals.

How Large Are San Diego, CA Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

339

1-5

122

6-10

165

11-25

130

26-50

78

51-100

60

101-250

44

250-1000

21

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

434

$50k-250k

618

$250k-1M

409

$1M-5M

90

$5M-10M

75

$10M-25M

61

$25M-100M

30

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do San Diego, CA Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in San Diego, CA

The New Childrens Museum

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE NEW CHILDRENS MUSEUM (THE MUSEUM) IN SAN DIEGO IS AN ARTS-BASED CHILDRENS MUSEUM WHOSE MISSION IS TO STIMULATE IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INVENTIVE, ENGAGING EXPERIENCES WITH CONTEMPORARY ART.

Ocean Discovery Institute

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

Promises2kids Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

Sheet Metal Workers Local 206 Health Benefit Trust

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS, AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.

Laborers International Union Of North America

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE LOCAL'S PRIMARY FUNCTION INCLUDES REPRESENTING MEMBERS IN MATTERS RELATED TO EMPLOYEE-EMPLOYER RELATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND, TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE UNION AS AN INSTITUTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS.

Affordable Senior Housing Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THE ELDERLY

J W Sefton Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Thomas Jefferson School Of Law

San Diego, CA

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR A NATIONALLY BASED, DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. WE OFFER STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXPOSED TO MANY VIEWS, LIFE EXPERIENCES AND CULTURES.

Jewish Federation Of San Diego County

San Diego, CA

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A VIBRANT, CARING, CONNECTED, AND ENDURING JEWISH COMMUNITY.

The Gilbert J Martin Foundation A Charitable Trust

San Diego, CA

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

California Association Of Marriage & Family Therapists

San Diego, CA

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

CAMFT EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST PROFESSION IN CALIFORNIA BY STRENGTHENING QUALIFICATIONS, AND MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE RECOGNITION AND UTILIZATION OF THE PROFESSION. CAMFT STRIVES TO ANTICIPATE AND MEET THE PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO CREATE A VIBRANT MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST COMMUNITY.

Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO HELP CREATE A MORE FAIR FINANCIAL SYSTEM THROUGH WHICH PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND COMMUNITIES PROSPER.

Alpha Project For The Homeless

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS ("ALPHA PROJECT") WAS ORGANIZED IN FEBRUARY 1987 TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING WORK, RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Chicano Federation Of San Diego County Inc

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

CHICANO FEDERATION IS ONE OF SAN DIEGOS LEADING NONPROFITS. OUR MISSION IS TO INVEST IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WHICH INCLUDE SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

Sempra Energy Foundation

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Habitat For Humanity International Inc

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

SAN DIEGO HABITAT PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE IN NEED OF IMPROVED HOUSING TO BUILD AND REPAIR HOMES.

Maritime Museum Association Of San Diego

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO RESTORES, MAINTAINS AND OPERATES HISTORIC VESSELS.THE MUSEUM HAS ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST COLLECTIONS OF HISTORIC SHIPS, INCLUDING THE WORLD'S OLDEST ACTIVE SHIP STAR OF INDIA.

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Masonry Southern Jurisdiction

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $-2m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE A BETTER WAY OF LIFE.

Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation Inc

San Diego, CA

Assets: $18m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE NEURAL INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOUNDATION PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON NEURAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS IN THEIR BIOLOGICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND THEORETICAL ASPECTS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE PRESENTATION OF A CONTINUING SERIES OF PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS HELD OVER THE YEARS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND EUROPE.