The Nonprofit Ecosystem in California
California is home to 192k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $507b in revenue and employ 2.1m individuals.
Where Do California
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in California?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7,135 | 137,332 | $25,153,839,312 | $6,662,452,600 |
| San Francisco | 6,697 | 170,088 | $46,125,056,582 | $37,172,132,753 |
| Sacramento | 5,771 | 101,641 | $26,160,461,088 | $6,761,657,282 |
| San Jose | 4,871 | 29,664 | $4,814,317,950 | $4,930,992,633 |
| Oakland | 3,292 | 213,946 | $133,902,753,185 | $27,190,257,502 |
| Fresno | 2,434 | 40,341 | $7,362,445,215 | $348,776,123 |
| Long Beach | 2,239 | 16,183 | $6,607,270,399 | $1,421,132,080 |
| Irvine | 2,150 | 12,648 | $3,363,522,361 | $3,004,856,618 |
| Bakersfield | 1,808 | 14,414 | $2,115,593,897 | $176,891,074 |
| Pasadena | 1,808 | 39,259 | $9,751,976,091 | $6,618,828,878 |
| Riverside | 1,529 | 9,223 | $1,389,331,221 | $497,897,928 |
| Santa Barbara | 1,389 | 19,248 | $5,873,859,802 | $2,077,221,952 |
| Berkeley | 1,381 | 14,461 | $3,933,873,670 | $4,327,348,020 |
| Anaheim | 1,255 | 5,166 | $703,023,238 | $133,994,760 |
| Stockton | 1,255 | 14,769 | $2,251,412,902 | $440,130,887 |
| Fremont | 1,146 | 3,626 | $978,642,771 | $515,022,570 |
| Santa Rosa | 1,138 | 10,740 | $1,486,658,407 | $417,000,145 |
| Torrance | 1,055 | 10,078 | $1,866,409,636 | $258,718,990 |
| Santa Monica | 1,021 | 7,090 | $1,634,273,544 | $2,190,616,671 |
| Palo Alto | 998 | 15,127 | $8,236,241,464 | $33,956,460,689 |
Explore Nonprofits in California
Jewish Community Fdn Of The Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $108m
Employees: 31
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION IS THE LARGEST MANAGER OF CHARITABLE ASSETS AND LEADER IN PLANNED GIVING SOLUTIONS FOR GREATER LOS ANGELES JEWISH PHILANTHROPISTS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Educational Media Foundation
Rocklin, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $242m
Employees: 724
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $127m
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.
Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association
Glendale, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $185m
Employees: 337
MISSION:
OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERIES
Hobson Lucas Family Foundation
San Rafael, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $41m
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.
Credit Unions In The State Of California
Los Alamitos, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $40m
Employees: 189
MISSION:
WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL, COMPREHENSIVE, AND INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, DELIVERED WITH UNIQUELY PERSONAL SOUTHLAND SERVICE.
The Police Credit Union Of California
San Bruno, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $41m
Employees: 152
MISSION:
A COOPERATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
Scan Health Plan
Long Beach, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $5b
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
SCAN'S MISSION IS TO KEEP SENIORS HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT.
Aphorism Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $-152m
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.
Aerospace Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $1b
Employees: 5k
MISSION:
OUR PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER CUSTOMERS IN CONCEPTION, DESIGN, ACQUISITION AND OPERATIONS OF SPACE AND OTHER COMPLEX SYSTEMS. MISSION: WORKING TO IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS FOR SPACE OPERATIONS AND END-USER COMMUNITIES, CONTRIBUTING TO ACQUISITION SUCCESS AND TO 100% MISSION SUCCESS.
Safe 1 Credit Union
Bakersfield, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $47m
Employees: 152
MISSION:
PROVIDED DEPOSIT AND LOAN ACCOUNTS TO 81,521 MEMBERS. PROVIDED LOW COST SOURCE OF CREDIT AND LOW COST FINANCIAL SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS. PROVIDED SOURCE FOR MEMBER SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCOUNT NEEDS.
The California Wellness Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $79m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $171m
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.
Kaiser Hospital Asset Management Inc
Oakland, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $185m
MISSION:
KAISER HOSPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WHICH ACQUIRES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL CARE AT VARIOUS KP MANAGED CARE FACILITIES
Foster Charitable Tr
Marina Del Rey, CA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $1b
MISSION:
FOSTER CHARITABLE TRUST OPERATES AS A 501(C)(19) TRUST CREATED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, PEOPLE, AND CAUSES THAT BRING THE IDEAS OF LOYALTY, DUTY, RESPECT, SELFLESS SERVICE, HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND PERSONAL COURAGE TO ALL PEOPLE.
American First Credit Union
Brea, CA
Assets: $979m
Revenue: $38m
Employees: 169
MISSION:
A COOPERATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
Credit Unions In The State Of California
Los Angeles, CA
Assets: $970m
Revenue: $46m
Employees: 146
MISSION:
A COOPERATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
Credit Unions In The State Of California
Modesto, CA
Assets: $964m
Revenue: $40m
Employees: 201
MISSION:
PROVIDE SUPERIOR SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Assets: $964m
Revenue: $225m
Employees: 73
MISSION:
CHARITABLE GRANT MAKING TO NONPROFITS IN MARIN COUNTY, THE BAY AREA AND BEYOND.
Zoological Society Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Assets: $955m
Revenue: $411m
Employees: 4k
MISSION:
AN INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH TWO FRONT DOORS: THE SAN DIEGO ZOO AND THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK, WE INTEGRATE WILDLIFE HEALTH AND CARE, SCIENCE, AND EDUCATION TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS.