Associations USA: California

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)
2. U.S. Census Bureau  (opens in a new tab)
3. Western Growers Association  (opens in a new tab)
4. Gale Directory Library  (opens in a new tab)