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San Diego area nonprofits

There are 17,493 organizations in the greater San Diegometro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro nonprofits employ 188,653 people, earn more than $34 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $84 billion.
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Job trends for San Diego nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2,721
1-10
911
11-25
324
26-100
341
101 to 1,000
202
1,000+
29
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
4,296
$250k to $1M
1,250
$1M to $5M
718
$5M to $25M
268
$25M to $100M
100
$100M+
42
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
2,976
$578,883,266
Educational institutions
2,326
$3,985,779,312
Foundations
1,570
$936,944,335
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
1,362
$424,458,724
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
1,294
$527,665,289
Human service organizations
1,232
$2,527,466,482
Business and community development organizations
1,045
$691,082,250
Animal organizations
561
$612,692,394
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
556
$913,487,983
Health organizations
449
$17,422,119,667
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Directory of nonprofits in San Diego

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Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego provides nutritious meals through food rescue to support their vision of a hunger-free and healthy San Diego.
Revenue
$81.2m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
127
EIN
26-0457477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SBCS Corporation (SBCS)

The mission of South Bay Community Services is to provide children, youth and families with services which reinforce the family's role in their community and assist individuals to aspire realistically to lives of self-fulfillment.
Revenue
$51.5m
Assets
$57.4m
Employees
553
EIN
95-2693142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Semper Fi and America's Fund

The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post-9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families.
Revenue
$58.6m
Assets
$41.6m
Employees
199
EIN
26-0086305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM)

San Diego Rescue Mission is a non-profit homeless shelter and recovery center serving thousands of homeless, hungry, and poor men, women, and children in San Diego since 1955.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$45.0m
Employees
170
EIN
95-1874073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rady Children's Hospital Foundation

Rady Children's Hospital Foundation's mission is to be responsible for developing, accepting and recognizing philanthropy in support of Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and its subsidiary corporations.
Revenue
$71.7m
Assets
$197.0m
Employees
69
EIN
33-0170626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA promotes humane treatment, supports animal welfare, and provides vital services for pets and families across San Diego County.
Revenue
$67.2m
Assets
$125.7m
Employees
788
EIN
95-1661688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uss Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests.
Revenue
$39.8m
Assets
$112.5m
Employees
279
EIN
33-0556416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sharp HealthCare Foundation

For more than four decades, Sharp HealthCare Foundation has enhanced the current and future health care needs of San Diegans through support of critical medical services, clinical research and health education.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$139.1m
Employees
0
EIN
95-3492461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Arc of San Diego

The Arc of San Diego is the largest, most comprehensive service provider for people with disabilities in San Diego County. The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals.
Revenue
$43.1m
Assets
$43.5m
Employees
1,146
EIN
95-1863913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance unites wildlife care, science, and education to drive global conservation efforts and inspire passion for nature.
Revenue
$411.0m
Assets
$954.8m
Employees
4,297
EIN
95-1648219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Elizabeth Hospice

The Elizabeth Hospice enhances end-of-life quality through high-quality care, supporting individuals and their families with medical, emotional, and spiritual aid.
Revenue
$33.9m
Assets
$57.6m
Employees
321
EIN
95-3275679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Comic Convention

Comic-Con promotes awareness and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms through conventions and events in San Diego and Anaheim.
Revenue
$34.1m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
107
EIN
95-3072188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Neighborhood Healthcare

As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community health organization, Neighborhood Healthcare serves as a safety net for the community by providing medical, dental and behavioral health services to 65,000 people annually in more than 248,000 visits.
Revenue
$225.4m
Assets
$235.2m
Employees
1,459
EIN
95-2796316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)

Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone in need, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons.
Revenue
$369.8m
Assets
$579.7m
Employees
2,996
EIN
95-2833205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aztec Shops

Aztec Shops offers commercial support services to SDSU, including a large bookstore and student housing.
Revenue
$80.8m
Assets
$157.3m
Employees
1,729
EIN
95-0516240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bella Mente Charter School

Bella Mente Charter School offers Montessori-based education for transitional kindergarten to 8th grade students, promoting socioeconomic diversity.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
89
EIN
45-3307047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Tech High (HTH)

High Tech High is a San Diego, California-based school-development organization that includes a network of charter schools, a teacher certification program, and a graduate school of education.
Revenue
$97.4m
Assets
$178.8m
Employees
1,120
EIN
33-0866664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Integrity Charter School

Integrity Charter School provides K-8 education, emphasizing strong reading, writing and math skills alongside civility and responsibility.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
58
EIN
11-3695723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scripps Health Plan Services (SHPS)

SHPS supports Scripps Health, its tax-exempt parent, by providing certain services for Scripps Health that are an integral part of Scripps Health's mission of providing health care to the members of the community regardless of their ability to pay.
Revenue
$912.7m
Assets
$142.9m
Employees
156
EIN
33-0782099
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Institute of Effective Education (TIEE)

The Institute for Effective Education (TIEE) is a California corporation in good standing, chartered in 1972 to provide education and related services to students with unique learning needs.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
240
EIN
95-2773236
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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