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San Francisco area nonprofits

There are 32,629 organizations in the greater San Francisco metro area, including the cities of San Francisco, Berkeley, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Rafael, San Ramon, South San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Combined, these San Francisco metro nonprofits employ 569,396 people, earn more than $247 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $477 billion.
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Job trends for San Francisco nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6,368
1-10
 
2,268
11-25
 
989
26-100
 
1,076
101 to 1,000
 
531
1,000+
 
49
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Francisco

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
7,972
$250k to $1M
 
3,038
$1M to $5M
 
2,226
$5M to $25M
 
1,067
$25M to $100M
 
303
$100M+
 
135
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Francisco

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
4,580
 
$709,861,697
Educational institutions
 
4,262
 
$17,676,736,198
Foundations
 
3,232
 
$56,710,715,219
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
3,147
 
$2,065,860,896
Human service organizations
 
2,423
 
$5,789,085,536
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
2,298
 
$1,734,741,885
Business and community development organizations
 
2,044
 
$2,137,185,708
Housing providers and shelters
 
855
 
$2,523,618,750
Mutual assistance organizations
 
853
 
$8,078,061,082
Youth development organizations
 
853
 
$432,809,799
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Directory of nonprofits in San Francisco

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1-20 of 32,629

Stuart Foundation

The Stuart Foundation is dedicated to improving life outcomes for young people through education. They work to ensure that effective education systems in California and Washington provide opportunities for all students to learn, achieve, and thrive.
Revenue
$41.2m
Assets
$520.3m
Employees
15
EIN
20-0882784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Society of California

Conservation Society of California enhances animal connections, protects endangered species, and fosters community collaboration for wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.
Revenue
$31.5m
Assets
$94.6m
Employees
467
EIN
94-1687847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Earthjustice

EarthJustice is a non-profit public interest law organization dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment.
Revenue
$139.6m
Assets
$297.4m
Employees
709
EIN
94-1730465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camfed USA Foundation

Camfed educates girls and empowers women to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa through educational support programs and alumni networks.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
16
EIN
54-2033897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ClimateWorks Foundation

The ClimateWorks Foundation drives philanthropic efforts to innovate and scale impactful climate solutions, fostering global collaboration for a sustainable future.
Revenue
$350.6m
Assets
$533.1m
Employees
189
EIN
26-2303250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Meals on Wheels of San Francisco (MOWSF)

MOWSF is a local, independent non-profit organization. MOWSF exists to alleviate the food insecurity and loneliness experienced by seniors who want to stay in their own home but cannot shop or prepare meals for themselves.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$80.0m
Employees
203
EIN
94-1741155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Summer Search

To help low-income teenagers transform what they believe is possible for themselves and develop the skills they need to become college-educated leaders who give back to their families and communities.
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$39.4m
Employees
207
EIN
68-0200138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Futures Without Violence

For more than 30 years, Futures Without Violence has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$91.0m
Employees
74
EIN
94-3110973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Humane

Marin Humane transforms lives through animal care, education, and advocacy. It offers clinics, adoption services and outreach programs in Novato, CA.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
149
EIN
94-1156562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media (CSM) is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children.
Revenue
$38.0m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
159
EIN
41-2024986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seva Foundation

Since 1978, Seva Foundation has been a leading innovator in the delivery of vital eye care services to the world's most vulnerable.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
27
EIN
38-2231279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

IDEO org

IDEO.org uses human-centered design to create products, services, and experiences that improve the lives of people living in poverty. They're mission-driven designers who are looking to have as much impact as possible in the lives of the poor.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
48
EIN
27-3755556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Koret Foundation

The Koret Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, committed to strengthening the Bay Area community and nurturing the continuity of the Jewish people worldwide.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$315.5m
Employees
7
EIN
94-1624987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grid Alternatives

Grid Alternatives advances economic and environmental justice by implementing community-driven renewable energy solutions, providing accessible solar projects for low-income households.
Revenue
$63.3m
Assets
$63.3m
Employees
210
EIN
26-0043353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences is a natural history or sciences museum in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
Revenue
$89.4m
Assets
$782.1m
Employees
704
EIN
94-1156258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation improves lives, expands opportunities, and helps societies flourish across a dynamic and developing Asia. They work with innovative leaders and communities to build effective institutions and advance pathbreaking reforms.
Revenue
$115.3m
Assets
$90.2m
Employees
146
EIN
94-1191246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)

To help nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. This is a complex challenge in which policy plays a crucial role.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$41.2m
Employees
55
EIN
26-4129153
IRS type
501(c)(3)

At the Crossroads

To reach out to homeless youth and young adults at their point of need, and work with them to build healthy and fulfilling lives.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
12
EIN
27-2603924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rainforest Action Network

Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects climate and human rights by challenging corporate power, with partners and strategic campaigns.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
55
EIN
94-3045180
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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