Top California Social Impact Startups (356)

We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. Breaking into the tech industry requires a number of factors: industry-relevant knowledge, connections, specific hard and soft skills, an understanding of how to navigate the...

Revivn is a fully integrated hardware lifecycle solution, promoting global responsibility while providing IT with enterprise-class service and security. Working with companies like Instacart, Lyft & Teach for America we are changing the way companies view old technology with a new model that focuses on repurposing electronics. In partnering with Revivn, companies make the vital choice to responsibly retire, repurpose,...

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...

The Orangewood Foundation supports young people in Orange County as they prepare for adulthood and independence, offering services like basic needs support, education, life skills training, and transitional housing.

Symba Center is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing integrated healthcare and housing support for unhoused, low-income, and uninsured individuals. They offer a holistic approach that includes medical and behavioral health services, recuperative care, case management, and life skills programs to help vulnerable community members achieve long-term stability and wellness, specifically serving the High Desert community in Victorville, California.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) is the lead provider and advocate of specialized community mental health in Windsor-Essex. Since 1971, the organization has used a multidisciplinary approach to support individuals with mental illness and mental health issues, providing quality services and advocating for mental health awareness within the community.

Heath Ceramics is a California-based, design-led manufacturer and retailer of handcrafted ceramic dinnerware, architectural tile, and home goods. Founded in 1948 and now led by Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey, the company operates two Bay Area factories, multiple showrooms, and an online store. A certified B Corp, Heath emphasizes local production, durable timeless design, craftsmanship, sustainability, and community-focused manufacturing.

Crystal Springs Uplands School is an independent, nonprofit college-preparatory day school serving grades 6–12 on the San Francisco Peninsula with campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont. The school emphasizes rigorous, student-centered academics, a 9:1 student–teacher ratio, comprehensive college counseling, arts and athletics, and numerous clubs and teams to prepare students for four‑year colleges while fostering personal growth.

The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future through interactive exhibits, immersive experiences, and educational programs.

Senior Friendship Centers is a nonprofit organization serving older adults in Southwest Florida. Its mission is to build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging. The organization provides a safety net for thousands of seniors through services including adult day care, activity centers, caregiving resources, nutrition programs, exercise classes, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Advancement Project is a next-generation, multiracial civil rights organization dedicated to fulfilling America’s promise of a caring, inclusive, and just democracy. It uses innovative legal, narrative, campaign, and movement-building strategies to strengthen social movements and drive high-impact policy change. Its work centers racial justice and envisions a future in which people of color are free, safe, empowered, and able to...

San Francisco University High School is a private, independent, and coeducational college preparatory high school located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1975, the school provides a rigorous academic experience and a transformational education that empowers students through a community of diverse voices, emphasizing values of inquiry, integrity, care, agency, and interconnection to help students reach their full potential.

We empower districts with accredited middle and high school original credit, credit recovery, and multilingual courses that meet the needs of today’s learners and educators. Our platform was built from the ground up based on extensive feedback from educators and team members who understand firsthand the challenges of teaching today's digital-native students. Teachers told us they needed better ways to...

Working Alternatives, Inc. is a community-based residential re-entry center that provides transitional housing services to federal inmates and probationers. Its mission is to blend public safety efforts and residential re-entry services to promote community well-being. The organization focuses on reducing recidivism through structured reintegration programs, offering case management, employment placement, and community connection services across facilities in California and Arizona.

Enervee is in the business of helping people and the planet. We’re a mission driven company here to help people choose affordable efficient products that reduce energy use, utility bills, and CO2 emissions at scale. Our solutions bring together the best in data science, behavioral science, digital product design, and marketing to make efficiency for all a reality.

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. As the largest provider of pro bono legal services in the United States, it employs a comprehensive legal advocacy model. Through direct legal services, impact litigation, and policy advocacy, the firm works to transform unjust systems and amplify the power of...

We want to radically improve how we humans communicate with each other. Our first step at Ava is to empower 466M deaf and hard-of-hearing people to live in a fully accessible world. Every day, millions of people are excluded from conversations because they cannot hear what others say well. Our CEO Thibault grew up in a Deaf family & witnessed firsthand...

The Decatur Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, serving the community by opening doors to wellness, connection, and opportunity. It provides a variety of fitness, aquatic, and childcare...

Emmanuel Faith Community Church is an evangelical church committed to honoring God by living like Jesus, proclaiming and applying biblical principles to modern life.

Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is an international nonprofit and grassroots movement advancing freedom for North Koreans. It helps North Korean refugees escape through a 3,000-mile secret rescue route and supports those who reach freedom in becoming changemakers. The organization also builds public awareness and donor support for its mission, working globally alongside North Korean people to accelerate change and...