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### 147,134

Total number of registered nonprofits in 2014, the highest count among all states1

### 44,196

Individuals employed by business associations, professional organizations, labor unions, and political organizations in 20142

### 507,650

Number of students exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to gardens funded by the Irvine-based Western Growers Association3

### Who You’ll Find There4

- American Academy of Ophthalmology (San Francisco)
- American Christmas Tree Association (West Hollywood)
- Gemological Institute of America (Carlsbad)
- National Association of Wine Retailers (Sacramento)
- American Film Institute (Los Angeles)
- Specialty Coffee Association (Santa Ana)
- NAMM–International Music Products Association (Carlsbad)

Sources:

1. [National Center for Charitable Statistics (opens in a new tab)](http://nccsweb.urban.org/PubApps/reports.php?rid=34)
2. [U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab)](https://www.census.gov/)
3. [Western Growers Association (opens in a new tab)](https://www.wga.com/)
4. [Gale Directory Library (opens in a new tab)](http://solutions.cengage.com/BusinessSolutions/Gale-Directory-Library/)

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