GREATNONPROFITS TOP-RATED AWARDS

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296 Top-Rated Nonprofits in All Issues from California

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Coronado School of the Arts Foundation

Coronado, CA

Rating: 5 stars 23 reviews

Philanthropy

Top-Rated 2013
Big Sunday

Los Angeles, CA

Rating: 5 stars 22 reviews

Economic Development, Human Services

Top-Rated 2013
Summit Adventure

Bass Lake, CA

Rating: 4.9 stars 21 reviews

Environment

Top-Rated 2013
Scriptwriters Network Foundation, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Rating: 4.86 stars 21 reviews

Arts & Culture

Top-Rated 2013
KIPP LA Schools

Los Angeles, CA

Rating: 4.86 stars 21 reviews

Education, Literacy

Top-Rated 2013
Operation of Hope

Lake Forest, CA

Rating: 5 stars 21 reviews

Health

Top-Rated 2013
Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA)

Berkeley, CA

Rating: 4.95 stars 20 reviews

International, Food, International Exchange

Top-Rated 2013
Eagle Research Associates Inc

Mission Viejo, CA

Rating: 4.75 stars 20 reviews

Crime & Law

Top-Rated 2013
Fighting 4 The Tatas Breast Cancer Organization

Rialto, CA

Rating: 4.8 stars 20 reviews

Breast Cancer

Top-Rated 2013
California YMCA Youth & Government

Sacramento, CA

Rating: 5 stars 19 reviews

Children & Youth

Top-Rated 2013
Long Beach Day Nursery

Long Beach, CA

Rating: 4.95 stars 19 reviews

Education, Children & Youth

Top-Rated 2013
Be An Elf

Playa Del Rey, CA

Rating: 5 stars 18 reviews

Human Services, Children & Youth

Top-Rated 2013
Center for Creative Land Recycling

Berkeley, CA

Rating: 4.94 stars 17 reviews

Economic Development, Environment

Top-Rated 2013
Cloud and Fire Ministries

North Hills, CA

Rating: 4.94 stars 17 reviews

Children & Youth

Top-Rated 2013
Women's Community Clinic

San Francisco, CA

Rating: 4.94 stars 17 reviews

Health, Reproductive Rights, Civil Rights, Women

Top-Rated 2013
Hands of Christ Ministries

Dsrt Hot Spgs, CA

Rating: 4.88 stars 17 reviews

Religion

Top-Rated 2013
Taiwanese American Citizens League

Rosemead, CA

Rating: 4.94 stars 16 reviews

Civil Rights, Arts & Culture

Top-Rated 2013
The Pepper Foundation

Studio City, CA

Rating: 5 stars 16 reviews

Animals

Top-Rated 2013
Foundation Aiding the Elderly

Sacramento, CA

Rating: 5 stars 16 reviews

Seniors, Homeless & Housing

Top-Rated 2013
Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders

San Francisco, CA

Rating: 4.93 stars 15 reviews

Education

Top-Rated 2013
Impact Bay Area

Oakland, CA

Rating: 4.93 stars 15 reviews

Disaster Aid, Mental Health, Crime & Law, Education

Top-Rated 2013
FertileGround

Corte Madera, CA

Rating: 4.93 stars 15 reviews

Top-Rated 2013
Crown Jewel Club

El Segundo, CA

Rating: 4.93 stars 15 reviews

Children & Youth

Top-Rated 2013
Beyond Differences

Greenbrae, CA

Rating: 5 stars 15 reviews

Education

Top-Rated 2013
Tearsongs Equine Athletes Rescue and Sanctuary

Ramona, CA

Rating: 5 stars 15 reviews

Animals

Top-Rated 2013
Norcal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Inc

Menlo Park, CA

Rating: 5 stars 14 reviews

Animals

Top-Rated 2013
Parent Services Project Inc

San Rafael, CA

Rating: 4.93 stars 14 reviews

Human Services, Education

Top-Rated 2013
LA Diaper Drive

Santa Monica, CA

Rating: 5 stars 14 reviews

Homeless & Housing, Domestic Violence

Top-Rated 2013
My Brighter Tomorrow Inc.

Oakland, CA

Rating: 4.86 stars 14 reviews

Philanthropy

Top-Rated 2013
The BASIC Fund

Oakland, CA

Rating: 5 stars 13 reviews

Education, Scholarships

Top-Rated 2013