Top California Social Impact Startups (102)

InStride delivers strategic education and skilling solutions designed to evolve with the pace of change, helping companies find new talent, retain valuable employees, build skills, and fill critical positions.

At any given time, 16 million Americans are experiencing a crisis that requires urgent help from our legal system or government. The right assistance could transform their lives. But today, most never get it. Atticus makes it easy for any sick or injured person in crisis to get the life-changing aid they deserve. In just three years, we’ve become the leading...

Academia.edu is the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share their work, discover research and connect with fellow academics globally. Our bold vision: to democratize and accelerate the world's research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge...

At Gloo, we believe relationships catalyze growth, and when technology serves relationships, the world can change, one life at a time. So we’re building the technology platform for the faith ecosystem, so people can flourish and communities can thrive. We serve those who serve. From pastors and publishers, developers and donors, individuals and beyond—our technology platform releases the collective strength of...

At January, we bring humanity to consumer finance. Using data intelligence, we create trust and deliver better outcomes for consumers and creditors alike. Our mission is simple: expand access to credit while empowering consumers to achieve lasting stability and control of their financial lives. We began by building the foundation for creditors to engage with and support their borrowers at scale...

AllVoices is an anonymous reporting and communication platform that enables employees to safely report harassment, bias, culture issues, share feedback, and ask questions - directly to their company's leadership. Companies get reporting with a communication channel and data insights that help them improve company culture proactively.

KCRW is an award-winning multi-platform public radio station and NPR affiliate based in Southern California. Our mission is to inform, inspire and engage our diverse audiences through news, music, arts and culture. We honor excellence and integrity, nurture creative passions and amplify the diverse voices of Southern California communities. Our content features varied perspectives to promote a nuanced understanding of...

HandUp lets you donate directly to homeless people and others in need in your neighborhood. We ensure that 100% of your donation goes toward basics like food, medical care, and housing through our nonprofit partners. HandUp launched in August 2013 and is currently based in San Francisco. See http://handup.us for more

Tides envisions a world of shared prosperity and social justice founded on equality and human rights, a sustainable environment, healthy individuals and communities, and quality education. Tides accelerates the pace of social change, working with innovative partners to solve society’s toughest problems. We cross boundaries and link sectors, communities and cultures. We act with empathy and respect. We engage with...

We believe that performance management shouldn’t be about a form. We believe that forms merely capture narrative and do nothing to embed high performance in organization’s culture. By helping organizations make performance coaching conversations a part of everyday working life focused on future performance and not just judging the past, we hope to help managers, employees and organizations tap the potential...

Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients. We believe that what we do has a positive, measurable impact on students, families and communities. We take pride in providing our clients with timely and accurate financial and student...

WestCoast Children’s Clinic is a private non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children, youth and families through a variety of psychological services, including outpatient therapy, psychological assessments and foster youth development. In an effort to ensure continuous availability of these services, WCC offers training and educational programs designed to support the next generation of mental health professionals.

flexigo is a revolutionary transportation tech platform designed to enhance corporate and campus mobility. With flexigo, organizations can revolutionize their commuting programs, providing employees with efficient, sustainable, and personalized transportation options. Our platform utilizes advanced technology and intelligent routing algorithms to increase transportation options and optimize routes, reducing congestion and time behind the wheel. From corporate shuttles to on-demand rides...

We help startups and small businesses extend their runways by connecting them with government stimulus programs, tax credits, and hiring incentives. Whew, that’s a mouthful. In simpler terms, we help founders find cash they didn’t know they were owed. Navigating government tax credits and incentives is no easy task. Founders and business owners rarely have the bandwidth, time, or resources to...

At UpMetrics, we believe that storytelling has the potential to become the most impactful tool for social impact organizations - especially when those stories are rooted in data. The platform empowers impact organizations to achieve clarity and focus of their impact across activities by combining quantitative and qualitative data functions designed to collect, understand and communicate impact.

Awe Inspired is a venture-backed spiritual wellness brand serving the growing majority of millenials and gen-z who identify as "spiritual but not religious" with meaningful products and digital experiences that promote self-discovery and empowerment. Our beloved Goddess Collection has become a global symbol of female strength and is worn daily by thousands of women on the front lines of society, in...

Daily Kos is the nation’s largest liberal online political community, news organization, and activism hub. By connecting our community, partners, clients, and donors we’re empowering them to reshape American politics and build power.

ATTN: is the leader when it comes to breaking down important societal topics across all platforms and reaching people who want context on the issues and conversations that matter to them.

We are a 501(c)(3) designated tech nonprofit with the mission of improving health in America. We specialize in software solutions that leverage real-time shopping environments, coupled with behavioral incentives, such as cash back, in guiding shoppers to make better food and financial decisions in their everyday life. Our primary focus is the underserved and at-risk populations across the US.

FieldKit is an open-source software and hardware platform (environmental sensors, app, and FieldKit.org website) that allows individuals and organizations to collect and share field-based research data and tell stories through interactive visualizations. Designed to be easy to deploy customizable, FieldKit can be adapted to meet the needs of diverse research teams, from biology and ecology to marine and environmental sciences,...