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San Jose area nonprofits

There are 12,198 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 124,706 people, earn more than $27 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $128 billion.
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Job trends for San Jose nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2,534
1-10
542
11-25
219
26-100
263
101 to 1,000
118
1,000+
13
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Jose

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,389
$250k to $1M
864
$1M to $5M
515
$5M to $25M
200
$25M to $100M
78
$100M+
33
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Jose

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
1,789
$1,924,481,876
Religious organizations
1,770
$162,662,176
Foundations
1,724
$7,884,648,526
Business and community development organizations
1,247
$389,192,574
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
957
$259,757,332
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
793
$263,977,183
Human service organizations
738
$1,517,429,648
Unions and employment organizations
294
$396,437,702
International-focused organizations
292
$120,471,027
Youth development organizations
290
$175,663,833
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Directory of nonprofits in San Jose

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1-20 of 12,198

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)

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)

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)

Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care is a public benefit corporation of which the board of trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (the "university") is the sole member. Its objective and purpose is to provide patient care, research and education.
Revenue
$7.0b
Assets
$10.8b
Employees
19.3k
EIN
94-6174066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eastside College Preparatory School

At Eastside College Preparatory School we are committed to opening new doors for students historically underrepresented in higher education.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$191.5m
Employees
87
EIN
94-3187806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent K-8 Jewish day school, located in Palo Alto, California. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and project-based learning, providing a dynamic environment that encourages each child to flourish.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$41.1m
Employees
103
EIN
77-0245931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sempervirens Fund

Sempervirens Fund permanently preserves natural resources in the Santa Cruz Mountains through strategic land acquisitions and outreach efforts.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$43.0m
Employees
25
EIN
94-2155097
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Frank Rimerman

Hitz Foundation supports organizations in the arts, environment, science, and education. The Hitz Foundation's grantmaking supports Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Alzheimer's Association.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$82.0m
Employees
1
EIN
94-3379521
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)

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)

The 1440 Foundation

The 1440 Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, CA whose mission is: To serve champions committed to helping us grow in relationship, spirit, and wellness.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$226.8m
Employees
44
EIN
77-0456449
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Koum Family Foundation

The Koum Family Foundation is a private foundation that supports Stanford University. It made 63 grants last year and is located in Menlo Park, CA.
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$2.3b
Employees
3
EIN
47-5446562
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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