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California educational institutions

There are 27,143schools and educational institutions in California. Combined, these Californianeducational institutionsemploy 479,903 people, earn more than $59 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $195 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
8,976
$2,533,801,286
Parent teacher associations
6,067
$378,255,678
Student service organizations
5,474
$3,401,580,903
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
3,056
$16,339,793,986
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
2,377
$551,413,883
Adult education and ESL centers
2,202
$361,806,941
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
1,664
$3,528,869,095
Fraternities and sororities
1,152
$94,793,527
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
948
$150,034,719
Alumni associations
836
$434,326,287
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Educational institutions by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
9,059
$25,184,427,490
San Francisco
4,154
$16,973,506,991
San Diego
2,326
$3,985,779,312
Riverside
2,162
$3,306,877,635
Sacramento
1,968
$1,859,765,482
San Jose
1,801
$1,929,761,051
Oxnard
634
$882,489,005
Fresno
506
$504,906,152
Santa Rosa
401
$211,298,855
Stockton
399
$646,929,790
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Job trends for California educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3,288
1-10
962
11-25
559
26-100
855
101 to 1,000
583
1,000+
74
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Sizes of educational institutions in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
6,249
$250k to $1M
1,643
$1M to $5M
1,142
$5M to $25M
744
$25M to $100M
251
$100M+
71
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Directory of educational institutions in California

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Reading Partners

Reading Partners is a national education nonprofit that works with elementary schools to support students who are reading six months to two and a half years below grade-level.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$34.4m
Employees
879
EIN
77-0568469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Public Library of Science (PLOS)

Public Library of Science is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization founded to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.
Revenue
$33.0m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
125
EIN
68-0492065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wikimedia Foundation (WMF)

Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content to the public free of charge.
Revenue
$180.2m
Assets
$274.1m
Employees
375
EIN
20-0049703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)

The Orange County School of the Arts provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts.
Revenue
$44.9m
Assets
$30.4m
Employees
565
EIN
33-0891574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lycee Francais de San Francisco

Le Lycee Francais de San Francisco was founded in 1967 upon principles of internationalism and inclusivity. Theirunique program, accredited by the French Ministry of Education, helps all of their preschool through 12th grade students build confidence.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
264
EIN
94-1660059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pomona College

Pomona College, a premier liberal arts college in SoCal, has a diverse, tight-knit community with small classes, driven students & superb resources.
Revenue
$243.7m
Assets
$3.7b
Employees
2,882
EIN
95-1664112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Thacher School

The Thacher School is a highly selective, co-educational, independent boarding school located in Ojai Valley in Ojai, California. Founded in 1889 as a boys' school, it is now the oldest co-ed boarding school in California.
Revenue
$22.6m
Assets
$297.3m
Employees
258
EIN
95-1642398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Simpson University

Simpson University, a school of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, is a Christ-centered learning community with an enduring commitment to world service and faith-infused education in professional studies and liberal arts.
Revenue
$37.2m
Assets
$52.0m
Employees
537
EIN
94-1339635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Point Foundation

Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential - despite the obstacles often put before them to make a significant impact on society.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
26
EIN
84-1582086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls is an independent, college preparatory girls' school, grades 6-12, located in West Los Angeles, California, United States. Archer currently enrolls 495 students from 81 different zip codes and 155 feeder schools.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$113.0m
Employees
182
EIN
95-4463705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakwood School

Oakwood School is a coeducational K-12 independent day school. It was founded in 1951 by a group of parents who wanted to provide their children with an educational experience that was rich in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$132.8m
Employees
369
EIN
95-1698608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seven Hills School

The Seven Hills School mission is to develop the intellect, engage the spirit, and foster respect for, and responsibility to our world.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
118
EIN
94-1628213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-Peninsula High School

Mid-Peninsula High School, a community for learning, offers students a stimulating college preparatory program in a nurturing, safe environment that empowers them to reach their full academic and social potential.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
37
EIN
94-2693417
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco University High School (SFUHS)

University High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge.
Revenue
$42.8m
Assets
$138.9m
Employees
229
EIN
23-7313754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western University of Health Sciences

To produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.
Revenue
$253.3m
Assets
$546.3m
Employees
1,918
EIN
95-3127273
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Master's University and Seminary

The mission of The Master's University is to empower students for a life of enduring commitment to Christ, biblical fidelity, moral integrity, intellectual growth and lasting contribution to the Kingdom of God worldwide.
Revenue
$85.1m
Assets
$166.7m
Employees
1,262
EIN
95-6001907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nueva School

The Nueva School is a private school, with two campuses, the lower and middle school in Hillsborough, and the high school in San Mateo, California, serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Revenue
$74.0m
Assets
$279.9m
Employees
329
EIN
94-1633387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Samuel Merritt University (SMU)

Samuel Merritt University educates students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities.
Revenue
$113.9m
Assets
$566.0m
Employees
989
EIN
94-2992642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Carey International University

William Carey International University equips development workers through hands-on graduate programs and innovative distance education, fostering effective solutions to global challenges.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$65.5m
Employees
31
EIN
95-3156658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

The mission of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, a nonprofit charter management organization, is to open and operate a network of small, high-performing high schools and middle schools in low-income communities in California.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$234.1m
Employees
0
EIN
45-2947371
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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