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San Jose area nonprofits

There are 12,210 organizations in the greater San Josemetro area, including the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Combined, these San Jose metro nonprofits employ 124,595 people, earn more than $27 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $127 billion.
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Job trends for San Jose nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2,478
1-10
546
11-25
220
26-100
260
101 to 1,000
117
1,000+
13
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Jose

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,397
$250k to $1M
856
$1M to $5M
504
$5M to $25M
202
$25M to $100M
78
$100M+
32
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Jose

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
1,789
$1,922,459,236
Religious organizations
1,771
$162,680,792
Foundations
1,729
$7,793,124,414
Business and community development organizations
1,245
$357,215,896
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
960
$258,266,188
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
794
$262,059,609
Human service organizations
738
$1,514,758,416
International-focused organizations
293
$118,635,259
Unions and employment organizations
293
$392,535,356
Youth development organizations
291
$175,968,243
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Directory of nonprofits in San Jose

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Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley is a California nonprofit that has operated continuously since 1929, focused on companion animal rescue and homelessness prevention.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$63.5m
Employees
172
EIN
94-1196215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skoll Foundation

The Skoll Foundation drives large-scale change by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs and other innovators dedicated to solving the world's most pressing problems.
Revenue
$35.3m
Assets
$807.1m
Employees
58
EIN
11-3659133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Post protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, creating a network of protected lands for people and nature.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$337.0m
Employees
63
EIN
94-2392007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Second Harvest Food Bank's mission is to lead their community to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.
Revenue
$286.2m
Assets
$242.4m
Employees
362
EIN
94-2614101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a comprehensive center of philanthropy. Through visionary leadership, strategic grantmaking and world-class experiences, they partner with donors to strengthen the common good locally and throughout the world.
Revenue
$1.6b
Assets
$10.4b
Employees
129
EIN
20-5205488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montalvo Arts Center

To create and present arts of all types, nurture artists, and use our historic Villa, buildings, and grounds in innovative ways that engage people in the creative process.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$43.8m
Employees
79
EIN
94-1249283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC)

San Andreas Regional Center recognizes the ongoing need for advocacy to sustain the original intent and promise of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act and commits itself to protecting its provisions.
Revenue
$644.2m
Assets
$342.7m
Employees
418
EIN
94-2591195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR)

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research innovates by conducting studies, focusing on Alzheimer's and mental health in military personnel.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
248
EIN
77-0207331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

CDM inspires lifelong learning. Exhibits and educational programs have reached over 9.6 million visitors. On-site programs serve 24,707 participants annually in San Jose, CA.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
63
EIN
94-2870828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University

The Tower Foundation supports SJSU by providing aid to academic programs, scholarships, faculty, athletics, and encourages philanthropy among alumni and friends.
Revenue
$28.5m
Assets
$300.1m
Employees
601
EIN
83-0403915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Health Trust

To lead the Silicon Valley community to advance wellness. To transform Silicon Valley into the healthiest region in America for everyone through three initiatives: Healthy Living, Healthy Aging and Healthy Eating.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$125.0m
Employees
114
EIN
94-6050231
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Electric Power Research Institute

Electric Power Research Institute drives energy innovation, uniting experts to enhance electricity generation, delivery, and usage while ensuring sustainability and reliability.
Revenue
$478.7m
Assets
$427.8m
Employees
1,455
EIN
23-7175375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aaci

Aaci improves community health and well-being through holistic, multilingual services, including a federally qualified health center and emergency shelter in San Jose.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$26.2m
Employees
305
EIN
94-2292491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catalyst Family (CDC)

To enrich children's lives through quality, accredited child development programs and a commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
Revenue
$102.6m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
1,518
EIN
94-2376637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heising Simons Foundation

Heising-Simons Foundation works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of their youngest learners, and support human rights for all people.
Revenue
$152.1m
Assets
$872.1m
Employees
57
EIN
26-0799587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Avenidas

Avenidas supports older adults with relevant services, including a Chinese community center, volunteer services, and Avenidas Village for members to maintain independent living.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$52.4m
Employees
67
EIN
94-1480548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of San Benito County

The Community Foundation for San Benito County is dedicated to building a stronger Community and enhancing the quality of life in San Benito County through the support of philanthropic activities.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
8
EIN
77-0312582
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Christian Schools (VCS)

For more than 50 years, Valley Christian Schools has offered a quality education founded on Christian values. In partnership with parents, students are equipped to become leaders who serve God, their families, and positively impact their world.
Revenue
$82.3m
Assets
$128.7m
Employees
550
EIN
94-1495182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pinewood School

To provide students with the skills necessary for success in school and beyond through a strong college preparatory curriculum that emphasizes the importance of reading, writing, computation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Revenue
$54.8m
Assets
$221.0m
Employees
384
EIN
94-1527492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cristo Rey San Jose High School

Cristo Rey San Jose is a Jesuit, Catholic high school that empowers students from underserved communities in San Jose to be men and women for others who are prepared spiritually, academically, and professionally to complete college.
Revenue
$16.4m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
152
EIN
46-2594689
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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