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Nonprofits in California

What the IRS records say about tax-exempt organizations in California.

Tax-exempt organizations
204,468
Of which 501(c)(3)
179,162
File the 990-N (receipts ≤ $50,000)
97,422
File Form 990 or 990-EZ
54,701
Filed a 990-N (latest e-Postcard on record)
133,393
Exemption automatically revoked (all years)
121,865

By city

By category

Category (NTEE)Organizations
Education17,819
Human services14,235
Arts, culture and humanities13,109
Religion-related10,367
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations10,310
Recreation and sports9,610
Community improvement and capacity building6,002
Youth development4,608
Animal-related4,238
Health care3,924
Public and societal benefit3,423
Housing and shelter3,146
Environment3,118
Mental health and crisis intervention2,735
International, foreign affairs and national security2,722
Crime and legal-related1,595
Food, agriculture and nutrition1,482
Employment1,466
Unknown1,354
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief1,347
Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines1,320
Civil rights, social action and advocacy1,204
Science and technology976
Mutual and membership benefit957
Medical research706
Social science226