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title: "Associations USA: California"
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### 147,134

Total number of registered nonprofits in 2014, the highest count among all states

*Source: National Center for Charitable Statistics*

### 44,196

Individuals employed by business associations, professional organizations, labor unions, and political organizations in 2014

*Source: U.S. Census Bureau*

### 507,650

Number of students exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to gardens funded by the Irvine-based Western Growers Association

*Source: Western Growers Association*

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