A Better Orange County

The Bigger Picture of Philanthropy in Orange County

Stronger philanthropy starts with better information.

Orange County Grantmakers is committed to helping members make informed, strategic, and collaborative funding decisions. Through our partnership with the Impala platform, OCG provides access to data-driven insights that bring Orange County’s philanthropic landscape into clearer view, helping members identify opportunities, understand funding trends, build meaningful partnerships, and maximize their collective impact.

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Impala

What is Impala?

Impala is an online data and research platform designed to support philanthropic decision-making. It brings together nonprofit, foundation, and grants data to help foundations understand philanthropic landscapes, assess risk and capacity, and analyze trends across sectors and geographies. Foundations use Impala to inform strategy, streamline research and due diligence, and gain a clearer, data-informed view of the ecosystems in which they invest.

Orange County Philanthropy Snapshot

$8.2B

Ecosystem Revenue(in 2024)

$490.4M

Institutional Philanthropy(in 2024)

60.8K

Ecosystem Nonprofit Staffing(in 2024)

58%

Nonprofits with Positive Net Income(in 2024)

12.6K
Nonprofits(2024)
5.7K
Foundations(2024)
Why This Matters

Why this Matters

Better data leads to better decisions. Impalas platform allows for the community to understand the ecosystem of philanthropy in Orange County. By making funding data more transparent and accessible, Impala helps funders make strategic investments, nonprofits better understand the funding landscape, and researchers, policymakers, and community leaders access the insights needed to inform decisions and strengthen communities across Orange County.

What Members Can Request

Sector & Cause Area Overviews

High-level insights on issue areas like housing, health, education, arts, environment, and more.

Ecosystem Mapping

See who is active in a field and how organizations compare by size, financials, and funding.

Trends Over Time

Track changes in revenue patterns, the number of organizations, and funding concentration.

Financial Comparison

Compare financials across organizations in a sector or within a specific group.

What Members Can Request

Sector & Cause Area Overviews

High-level insights on issue areas like housing, health, education, arts, environment, and more.

Ecosystem Mapping

See who is active in a field and how organizations compare by size, financials, and funding.

Financial Comparison

Compare financials across organizations in a sector or within a specific group.

Trends Over Time

Track changes in revenue patterns, the number of organizations, and funding concentration.

What Members Can Request

Sector & Cause Area Overviews

High-level insights on issue areas like housing, health, education, arts, environment, and more.

Ecosystem Mapping

See who is active in a field and how organizations compare by size, financials, and funding.

Trends Over Time

Track changes in revenue patterns, the number of organizations, and funding concentration.

Financial Comparison

Compare financials across organizations in a sector or within a specific group.

Member Benefit

What You’ll Gain Access To

Explore Funding by Issue Area

Dive into sector and funding priority areas, including housing, health, education, arts, environment, and so much more, to see where philanthropic investments are making an impact in our community.

Visualize the Philanthropic Ecosystem

Map organizations, funders, and funding relationships to discover who is working in the sector, identify potential partners, and learn of organizations size, financial health, and funding.

Track Trends

Analyze the changes in funding patterns, nonprofit growth, revenue trends, and funding concentration to better understand how the landscape is evolving.
Access

How To Gain Access

If you’re an OCG Member, contact Taryn. Access to Impala is a benefit of OCG at no cost. Otherwise, join today to receive access!

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