2026 Santa Ana
Community Guide

Santa Ana is the philanthropic heart of Orange County. Not just because of the remarkable number of non-profit organizations headquartered here — though the scale is genuinely extraordinary. Not just because our city is home to some of the most innovative, mission-driven institutions in the state. But because of the people. The volunteers who show up every Saturday morning. The promotoras who walk door to door in the summer heat delivering health education. The case managers who answer calls at 2 AM. The founders who turned personal hardship into purposeful action.

This year's guide is dedicated to them — and to the more than 50 non-profit and mission-driven organizations that are proud Santa Ana Chamber members, each one contributing to a city that refuses to leave anyone behind.

For more than 100 years, the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce has stood alongside the institutions that make this city work — businesses, schools, city government, and the non-profit sector. We've always known that a thriving community isn't built by commerce alone. It takes all of us, pulling in the same direction.

The organizations featured in this guide represent billions of dollars in community investment, thousands of local jobs, and millions of lives touched. They are building affordable homes, expanding after-school programs, training the next generation workforce, preserving our cultural history, and protecting civil rights. They are, in every sense, the connective tissue of our city.

I am honored to represent a Chamber that stands alongside this community's best and brightest. I invite you to explore the philanthropic heart that keeps Santa Ana beating — and to find your own way to get involved.

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce has been a constant presence in the life of this city for more than a century. Founded when Santa Ana was still finding its footing as the seat of Orange County, the Chamber has grown alongside the city it serves — through economic booms and downturns, through demographic shifts and cultural awakenings, through pandemic and recovery.

Today, the Chamber serves as the connective tissue between the business community, civic institutions, non-profit organizations, and city government. Its mission is simple but essential: to create an environment where businesses and organizations can thrive, and where every member has access to the relationships, resources, and advocacy they need to succeed.

In 2026, that mission has taken on new dimensions. As Santa Ana's non-profit sector has grown into one of the most dynamic in Orange County, the Chamber has deepened its commitment to mission-driven organizations — recognizing that the line between commerce and community has never been more blurred, or more powerful.

Goodwill of Orange County pioneered ShopGoodwill.com, which has generated over $2 billion in e-commerce revenue since its founding. That revenue directly funds workforce development programs for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment — making retail sales an engine for social mobility.

Hope Builders Career Connections (Taller San Jose Hope Builders) operates as a non-profit staffing agency, generating over $2 million in business revenue while simultaneously providing transitional employment and mentorship to graduates of their workforce training programs. The double bottom line — revenue and mission — operates in the same transaction.

The Delhi Center generates sustainable revenue through facility rentals, safely hosting over 28,000 guests annually, while serving 32,000 to 42,000 community members through health, education, and financial stability programs. A unique land-use agreement with the City of Santa Ana ensures debt-free operational stability that most non-profits can only dream of.

The Frida Cinema sustains its mission through programming revenue, memberships, and event partnerships, supplemented by a landmark three-year, $450,000 investment from the City of Santa Ana to manage the DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk. The result is a cultural anchor that pays for itself while serving the community.

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce's Circle of Impact is a dedicated affinity group designed to support and connect the Chamber's growing network of non-profit members. The group provides a collaborative and welcoming space for leaders to come together, share insights, and build meaningful relationships.

Guided by its mission to create a collaborative space for non-profit leaders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and strengthen community impact, Circle of Impact meets monthly to foster open dialogue and peer-to-peer learning. Each gathering offers valuable opportunities to discuss challenges, highlight successes, and explore innovative strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and community reach.

The group serves as a platform for collaboration, encouraging partnerships that amplify the collective impact of Santa Ana's non-profit sector. Through networking, resource sharing, and thoughtful conversation, members gain support and inspiration while working toward common goals that benefit the broader community.

Open to all Santa Ana Chamber non-profit members, Circle of Impact reflects the Chamber's commitment to empowering mission-driven organizations and strengthening the non-profit ecosystem. By bringing leaders together in a spirit of cooperation and shared purpose, the group plays an important role in advancing positive change throughout Santa Ana.