Nonprofits in California
Nonprofits in California
There are 215,145 nonprofits in California. Together they report $554 billion in revenue and hold $1.3 trillion in assets. Browse the largest below, the funders based here, or drill in by metro area and category.
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The largest are Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University.
Organizations
215,145
Total revenue
$554.4B
Total assets
$1,270.2B
Largest nonprofits in California
Ranked by revenue. Sort any column, or support an org to track it.
| Organization | Category | Revenue | Assets | Support |
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Health Care | $82.5B | $33.5B | |
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Hospitals | $38.2B | $87.4B | |
The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University
Stanford, CA |
Colleges & Universities | $9.5B | $68.7B | |
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Hospitals | $8.0B | $13.6B | |
Delta Dental Of California
San Francisco, CA |
Health Care | $6.3B | $4.3B | |
| T The Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Foundations & Grantmakers | $5.9B | $9.2B | |
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Hospitals | $5.6B | $5.8B | |
University Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA |
Colleges & Universities | $5.6B | $17.0B | |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
W Hollywood, CA |
Hospitals | $5.3B | $13.2B | |
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Hospitals | $5.1B | $2.9B | |
Scan Health Plan
Long Beach, CA |
Health Care | $5.0B | $1.0B | |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA |
Foundations & Grantmakers | $4.9B | $12.3B | |
Scripps Health
San Diego, CA |
Hospitals | $4.9B | $9.1B | |
California Institute Of Technology
Pasadena, CA |
Colleges & Universities | $4.2B | $7.8B | |
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Medical Research | $4.1B | $2.5B | |
Genentech Patient Foundation
S San Fran, CA |
Human Services | $3.7B | $424.1M | |
Memorial Health Services Group Return
Fountain Vly, CA |
Health Care | $3.0B | $2.8B | |
City Of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA |
Hospitals | $2.9B | $4.8B | |
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Hospitals | $2.8B | $4.9B | |
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Hospitals | $2.7B | $3.2B | |
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Diseases & Disorders | $2.7B | $723.7M | |
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Hospitals | $2.7B | $9.6B | |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation
Palo Alto, CA |
Foundations & Grantmakers | $2.7B | $11.5B | |
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA |
International | $2.4B | $1.3B | |
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Health Care | $2.3B | $995.7M | |
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Human Services | $2.2B | $1.6B | |
Keck Medical Center Of Usc
Los Angeles, CA |
Hospitals | $2.2B | $1.8B | |
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Hospitals | $2.1B | $4.9B | |
John Muir Health
Walnut Creek, CA |
Hospitals | $2.0B | $3.6B | |
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Health Care | $1.8B | $1.7B | |
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Sn Bernrdno, CA |
Hospitals | $1.8B | $3.7B | |
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA |
Hospitals | $1.8B | $6.1B | |
Rady Children'S Hospital - San Diego
San Diego, CA |
Hospitals | $1.7B | $1.6B | |
Children'S Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA |
Hospitals | $1.7B | $2.7B | |
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Health Care | $1.7B | $1.7B | |
| L Loma Linda Mercantile Sn Bernrdno, CA | Hospitals | $1.6B | $9.4M | |
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Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA |
Hospitals | $1.6B | $4.7B | |
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Health Care | $1.5B | $406.2M | |
Good Ventures Foundation
Palo Alto, CA |
Foundations & Grantmakers | $1.5B | $10.1B | |
| C Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Foundations & Grantmakers | $1.5B | $7.5B | |
St Joseph Health Northern California Llc
Irvine, CA |
Hospitals | $1.5B | $1.2B | |
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Children'S Hospital Of Orange County
Orange, CA |
Hospitals | $1.4B | $2.4B | |
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Hospitals | $1.4B | $1.7B | |
Southern California Schools Voluntary Employees Benefits Assoc
San Diego, CA |
Unclassified | $1.1B | $187.5M | |
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Grossmont Hospital Corporation
San Diego, CA |
Hospitals | $1.1B | $1.6B | |
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Hospitals | $1.1B | $2.4B | |
Los Angeles Lomod Corporation
Los Angeles, CA |
Unclassified | $1.1B | $64.7M | |
Sharp Health Plan
San Diego, CA |
Unclassified | $1.0B | $331.0M | |
| C Camp Bowie Service Center Oakland, CA | Health Care | $1.0B | $143.2M | |
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Unclassified | $1.0B | $1.0B |
Top private foundations based in California
Private foundations headquartered here, ranked by total grants paid — each links to its profile.
| Funder | Primary cause | Total giving | Grants | Support |
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The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Funds nationwide |
Arts & Culture | $2.8B | 9,346 | |
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Education | $2.1B | 6,167 | |
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Education | $2.0B | 5,937 | |
| S Sergey Brin Family Foundation Funds nationwide | Education | $1.8B | 607 | |
Good Ventures Foundation
Funds nationwide |
Education | $1.3B | 1,532 | |
| C Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation Funds nationwide | Education | $1.3B | 492 | |
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Education | $1.2B | 4,997 | |
| G Gerson Bakar Foundation Funds mainly California | Arts & Culture | $1.2B | 208 | |
| T The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation Funds mainly District Of Columbia | Philanthropy & Grantmaking | $1.1B | 40 | |
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Human Services | $1.1B | 6,959 | |
| C Crankstart Foundation Funds nationwide | Education | $980.8M | 2,068 | |
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Environment | $736.5M | 495 | |
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Education | $712.9M | 3,281 | |
| H H&H Evergreen Foundation Funds mainly California | Philanthropy & Grantmaking | $643.1M | 21 | |
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Education | $638.6M | 609 | |
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Education | $636.9M | 2,428 | |
| T The Benificus Foundation Funds mainly California | Education | $636.4M | 216 | |
The Schmidt Family Foundation
Funds nationwide |
Environment | $616.7M | 2,615 | |
Waverley Street Foundation
Funds nationwide |
Environment | $598.5M | 212 | |
| T The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Funds nationwide | Education | $576.1M | 893 | |
| T The Koum Family Foundation Funds mainly New York | Religion | $457.7M | 637 | |
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Education | $441.5M | 336 | |
| T Tosa Foundation Funds nationwide | Environment | $433.7M | 781 | |
| T The David Geffen Foundation Funds mainly California | Arts & Culture | $395.2M | 436 | |
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International | $393.7M | 986 |
California by metro area
Los Angeles21,501 orgsSan Francisco Bay Area12,392 orgsSan Diego8,485 orgsSacramento6,827 orgsSan Jose6,748 orgs
Cities in California
Los Angeles, CA15,190 orgsSan Diego, CA7,905 orgsSan Francisco, CA7,207 orgsSacramento, CA6,827 orgsSan Jose, CA5,358 orgsOakland, CA3,661 orgsFresno, CA2,678 orgsLong Beach, CA2,539 orgsIrvine, CA2,500 orgsBakersfield, CA2,128 orgsPasadena, CA1,946 orgsRiverside, CA1,775 orgsBerkeley, CA1,524 orgsSanta Barbara, CA1,490 orgsStockton, CA1,421 orgsAnaheim, CA1,373 orgsFremont, CA1,345 orgsSanta Rosa, CA1,289 orgsTorrance, CA1,156 orgsSanta Ana, CA1,138 orgsSanta Monica, CA1,126 orgsPalo Alto, CA1,067 orgsModesto, CA1,052 orgsGlendale, CA1,035 orgsNewport Beach, CA1,011 orgsBeverly Hills, CA982 orgsCorona, CA912 orgsSan Rafael, CA881 orgsFullerton, CA861 orgsHuntingtn Bch, CA848 orgsElk Grove, CA845 orgsChula Vista, CA833 orgsOrange, CA825 orgsRoseville, CA814 orgsRedding, CA806 orgsBurbank, CA791 orgsVentura, CA775 orgsLancaster, CA774 orgsSn Bernrdno, CA774 orgsSanta Clara, CA754 orgs
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All nonprofits in California by category
Religion25,406 orgsEducation20,050 orgsHuman services17,212 orgsArts & culture15,030 orgsChristianity12,986 orgsRecreation & sports11,794 orgsFoundations & grantmakers11,211 orgsCommunity development7,128 orgsHuman Service Organizations6,439 orgsYouth development5,814 orgsProtestant5,669 orgsAnimals4,994 orgsMedical care4,274 orgsHousing3,794 orgsEnvironment3,536 orgsBehavioral care3,418 orgsYouth Development Programs3,369 orgsAnimal Protection & Welfare3,358 orgsPrivate Grantmaking Foundations3,338 orgsEducational Services3,266 orgsInternational2,932 orgsScholarships & Student Financial Aid2,677 orgsPrivate Independent Foundations2,310 orgsArts & Culture2,247 orgsReligion-Related N.E.C.2,210 orgsEducation N.E.C.2,177 orgsCultural & Ethnic Awareness1,980 orgsAmateur Sports1,901 orgsHuman Services N.E.C.1,862 orgsFood & agriculture1,850 orgsCrime & legal1,840 orgsEmployment1,760 orgsCommunity & Neighborhood Development1,664 orgsChambers of Commerce & Business Leagues1,650 orgsRecreational Clubs1,580 orgsPublic safety & disaster1,564 orgsParent & Teacher Groups1,546 orgsDiseases & disorders1,501 orgsBaseball & Softball1,457 orgsCivil rights & advocacy1,427 orgs
Largest nonprofits in California by category
Religion25,406 orgsEducation20,050 orgsHuman services17,212 orgsArts & culture15,030 orgsChristianity12,986 orgsRecreation & sports11,794 orgsFoundations & grantmakers11,211 orgsCommunity development7,128 orgsHuman Service Organizations6,439 orgsYouth development5,814 orgsProtestant5,669 orgsAnimals4,994 orgsMedical care4,274 orgsHousing3,794 orgsEnvironment3,536 orgsBehavioral care3,418 orgsYouth Development Programs3,369 orgsAnimal Protection & Welfare3,358 orgsPrivate Grantmaking Foundations3,338 orgsEducational Services3,266 orgsInternational2,932 orgsScholarships & Student Financial Aid2,677 orgsPrivate Independent Foundations2,310 orgsArts & Culture2,247 orgsReligion-Related N.E.C.2,210 orgsEducation N.E.C.2,177 orgsCultural & Ethnic Awareness1,980 orgsAmateur Sports1,901 orgsHuman Services N.E.C.1,862 orgsFood & agriculture1,850 orgsCrime & legal1,840 orgsEmployment1,760 orgsCommunity & Neighborhood Development1,664 orgsChambers of Commerce & Business Leagues1,650 orgsRecreational Clubs1,580 orgsPublic safety & disaster1,564 orgsParent & Teacher Groups1,546 orgsDiseases & disorders1,501 orgsBaseball & Softball1,457 orgsCivil rights & advocacy1,427 orgs
Public data from IRS Form 990 e-file & Business Master File. A 990 shows how an
organization is run and funded — not its real-world outcomes. Figures are presented without evaluation;
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