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California educational institutions

There are 26,906schools and educational institutions in California. Combined, these Californianeducational institutionsemploy 479,447 people, earn more than $58 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $194 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
8,827
$2,453,096,001
Parent teacher associations
6,013
$370,593,092
Student service organizations
5,458
$3,422,938,996
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
3,051
$16,201,536,175
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
2,378
$538,892,277
Adult education and ESL centers
2,197
$361,025,143
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
1,678
$3,433,778,912
Fraternities and sororities
1,183
$109,663,393
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
914
$200,476,153
Alumni associations
808
$418,950,165
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Educational institutions by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
8,991
$25,111,906,280
San Francisco
4,098
$16,940,209,421
San Diego
2,303
$3,975,024,110
Riverside
2,133
$3,296,749,828
Sacramento
1,958
$1,843,748,401
San Jose
1,781
$1,910,604,205
Oxnard
641
$880,766,590
Fresno
500
$502,163,679
Santa Rosa
402
$208,970,134
Stockton
394
$643,999,987
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Job trends for California educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3,223
1-10
962
11-25
561
26-100
848
101 to 1,000
578
1,000+
75
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Sizes of educational institutions in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
6,156
$250k to $1M
1,610
$1M to $5M
1,133
$5M to $25M
733
$25M to $100M
251
$100M+
70
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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
$36.2m
Assets
$41.8m
Employees
754
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
$35.0m
Assets
$25.9m
Employees
138
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
$10.6m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
24
EIN
84-1582086
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 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)

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)

New Designs Charter Schools

New Designs Charter Schools are committed to the development of a college-preparatory learning environment that enables students to become literate, self-motivated, and life-long learners.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$104.9m
Employees
128
EIN
71-0940292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Umass Global

Brandman University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by WASC that offers academic programs both online and at over 25 campuses.
Revenue
$112.9m
Assets
$61.6m
Employees
1,852
EIN
26-0152908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Silicon Schools Fund

The Silicon Schools Fund is a non-profit investment fund supporting the creation of next generation of personalized learning schools in the Bay Area of California.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
5
EIN
45-4860788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California State Los Angeles University Auxiliary Services (UAS)

The primary purpose of UAS is to help develop and administer contracts and grants, commercial enterprises, externally funded projects including research, workshops, and conferences, and to provide contributions that aid and supplement the Univ mission.
Revenue
$34.1m
Assets
$69.3m
Employees
818
EIN
95-4016653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California State University East Bay Foundation (CSUEB)

To support the University's educational mission and to provide quality services that complement Cal State East Bay's instructional programs. The Foundation enhances the University for thousands of faculty, staff, and students.
Revenue
$18.3m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
0
EIN
94-1524922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rainbow Rising

Rainbow Rising offers a preschool and after-school program for Irvine children, including socialization, enrichment, homework time, free play and academic skills.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
194
EIN
95-4185139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fuller Foundation

Since 1987, The Fuller Foundation has helped Christians reach their financial and giving goals, and support Fuller Seminary. The Foundation is a Christian philanthropic services organization facilitating charitable giving for friends of the Seminary.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$203.6m
Employees
29
EIN
95-4124436
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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