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YouTube Benchmark
Live rankings and performance data for 218+ for-impact YouTube channels across Los Angeles Metro.Updated weekly
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Uploads Last 90 Days
Trending Now
Past 2 weeksTop uploads by views
All-Time Leaders
Top Channels
Los Angeles vs. National
Benchmark Intelligence
How Los Angeles nonprofit YouTube channels compare to national nonprofit and industry benchmarks — and where the biggest opportunities for growth are hiding.
Subscribers
Needs Work
386
Los Angeles Median
25th–75th: 98–2.5K
National: 1.0K(NP Median)
The typical Los Angeles nonprofit has 386 subscribers vs. 1.0K nationally. Most local channels are in early growth — even reaching 1.0K puts you ahead of the national median.
Views / Video
On Par
371
Los Angeles Median
25th–75th: 148–1.2K
National: 400(NP Median)
The typical Los Angeles channel gets 371 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.
Engagement Rate
Below National
1.30%
Los Angeles Median
25th–75th: 0.6%–2.0%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)
Los Angeles's typical 1.30% engagement trails the 2.5% national median. Adding CTAs, responding to comments, and posting Shorts can boost this significantly.
Uploads / 90 Days
Needs Work
1
Los Angeles Median
120 of 218 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)
The typical Los Angeles nonprofit uploads 1 video per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 120 of 218 channels are active. Consistency is the #1 growth lever.
What the Data Tells Us
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The Gap Is Real
With a median of just 386 subscribers, most Los Angeles nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (9.9K) is higher because a few large channels pull it up. Even reaching 1K subscribers puts a channel in the top quartile locally.
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Why Medians Matter
We use medians because a few large channels (avg: 9.9K subs) skew the average 26× higher than the median (386). The median represents what the typical Los Angeles nonprofit actually looks like — and what you should benchmark against.
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Biggest Growth Lever
98 of 218 channels haven't uploaded in 90 days. Consistency is the #1 predictor of growth. Channels posting weekly see 3-5× more views than monthly posters. This is Los Angeles's biggest opportunity.
National benchmarks sourced from M+R Benchmarks 2025, Rival IQ, Dash Social, and Social Blade nonprofit category data (2024–2025).
Subscriber Distribution
Where most channels fall — the majority have under 5K subscribers
Los Angeles Nonprofit Growth Playbook
Data-backed priorities ranked by potential impact — where Los Angeles nonprofits should focus to close the gap with national benchmarks
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Upload Consistency Is #1
High Impact98 inactive channels
98 of 218 channels haven't uploaded in 90 days. YouTube's algorithm rewards consistency — channels posting at least 2×/month see 3-5× more views than those posting sporadically. This is the single biggest lever for Los Angeles nonprofits.
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Close the Engagement Gap
High Impact1.30% vs. 5.4% national
Los Angeles's 1.30% median engagement is below the 5.4% national average for small channels. Quick wins: add a CTA in the first 30 seconds, pin a comment with a question, and respond to every comment within 1 hour to boost algorithmic ranking.
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Fix Discoverability
High Impact371 vs. 2K national
The median Los Angeles channel gets 371 views/video vs. 2,000 nationally for similar-sized channels. Optimize titles for search (use keywords your audience Googles), create custom thumbnails with faces and text, and use 8-12 relevant tags per video.
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Break the 1K Subscriber Barrier
Medium ImpactMedian: 386 subscribers
Half of all Los Angeles nonprofit channels have fewer than 386 subscribers. Reaching 1K unlocks YouTube monetization features and puts you in the top quartile locally. End screens, cross-promotion on email newsletters, and consistent thumbnails accelerate subscriber growth.
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AI Spotlight
Editor's Picks
Channels selected by AI for exceptional content quality and impact
7/10
1 of 1 A Pre-War Masterpiece: Hispano Suiza Xenia
Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation
223.0K subscribers
The channel maintains a highly consistent upload schedule of 16 videos per month, achieving a solid 2.6% engagement rate. While caption coverage is severely lacking at 8%, compelling titles and creator-style thumbnails drive strong algorithmic reach, evidenced by a recent 258K-view breakout.
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7/10
Inside California’s Largest ICE Detention Center
Immigrant Defenders Law Center
386 subscribers
Immigrant Defenders Law Center punches well above its 386-subscriber count, boasting an exceptional 160% view-to-subscriber ratio and a strong 2.67% engagement rate. Their recent upload, "Inside California’s Largest ICE Detention Center," shows a commitment to on-the-ground advocacy storytelling rather than generic organizational promos, driving a 3.1x viewership spike. However, the complete lack of closed captions (0% coverage) and Spanish-language content is a significant missed opportunity for an immigrant-focused organization.
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8/10
These farmers are burning their peach trees. We visited them to find out why.
Farmlink Project
6.0K subscribers
Farmlink Project demonstrates exceptional use of YouTube Shorts, driving a solid 1.74% engagement rate and averaging an impressive 104 comments per video. While their 42k average view count is heavily skewed by a massive 1.18M-view viral hit about peach farmers, their creative formats—like 'Onion ASMR'—prove they are innovating well beyond standard nonprofit content.
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Content Strategy
Content Format Breakdown
How Los Angeles nonprofits structure their YouTube content — from long-form storytelling to quick Shorts
Format Distribution
218 channels analyzed97%
Shorts-Heavy 6
Short-Form (<5m) 212
Mid-Form (5–15m) 0
Long-Form (15m+) 0
Upload Efficiency
Best avg views per video
Shorts Champions
Most YouTube Shorts produced
Performance
Engagement & Format
Trending NowPast month
Viral Hits
The most-viewed recent uploads across all tracked channels
2
25d ago
Slavoj Žižek | If You Want Peace, Prepare Europe
Berggruen Institute122.8K
3
29d ago
Seal | Just I Podcast Season 2
International Scho…8.2K
4
18d ago
It Starts with Anger: An Afternoon with James Spooner and Henry Rollins
Skirball Cultural …2.6K
5
22d ago
Happy Dolly Parton Day from MHF!
Mens Health Founda…2.6K
6
18d ago
2027 Rose Court Announcement
Pasadena Tournamen…2.1K
7
19d ago
Inside California’s Largest ICE Detention Center
Immigrant Defender…1.9K
Community Builders
Comment Magnets
Channels sparking the most conversation — ranked by average comments per video
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Channel
Avg Comments
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Farmlink Project
6.0K subs · 41.3K avg views
101
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Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation
223.0K subs · 13.0K avg views
21
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American Film Institute Inc
388.0K subs · 51.5K avg views
17
4
Pasadena Humane Society
2.8K subs · 4.6K avg views
15
5
University Of The People
144.0K subs · 7.7K avg views
9
6
Berggruen Institute
21.6K subs · 66.4K avg views
8
7
Shoes That Fit
1.4K subs · 476 avg views
7
8
California Science Center Foundation
11.9K subs · 22.6K avg views
7
9
Aids Healthcare Foundation
7.7K subs · 346.7K avg views
5
10
Museum Of Contemporary Art
209.0K subs · 4.5K avg views
3
Contenido en Español
Spanish-Language Content
Original Spanish-language videos from nonprofits — a critical gap in markets with large Hispanic populations
50 en español
Bilingual
Proyecto Cuidadores Familiares (Family Caregivers Project) Blanca Luna 2023
Vision Y Compromiso · 50 Spanish videos
40 en español
Bilingual
Happy World Theatre Day!
Latino Theater Company · 40 Spanish videos
26 en español
Bilingual
55th Anniversary Commemoration
Abode Communities · 26 Spanish videos
9%
of tracked channels have any Spanish content
19
channels with Spanish videos out of 218 tracked
0
channels with Spanish as primary language
1
Vision Y Compromiso
🌐 Bilingual · 50 Spanish videos · 253 subs
50 videos
en español
2
Latino Theater Company
🌐 Bilingual · 40 Spanish videos · 638 subs
40 videos
en español
3
Abode Communities
🌐 Bilingual · 26 Spanish videos · 32 subs
26 videos
en español
4
Queenscare
🌐 Bilingual · 5 Spanish videos · 30 subs
5 videos
en español
5
Catalyst California
🌐 Bilingual · 3 Spanish videos · 231 subs
3 videos
en español
6
East Los Angeles Womens Center
🌐 Bilingual · 3 Spanish videos · 230 subs
3 videos
en español
7
Guidance Center
🌐 Bilingual · 2 Spanish videos · 13.0K subs
2 videos
en español
8
Scan Health Plan
🌐 Bilingual · 2 Spanish videos · 597 subs
2 videos
en español
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Analytics
Distribution and trends across all tracked channels
Subscriber Distribution — Top 20
Engagement Rate — Top 20
Upload Frequency — Videos in Last 90 Days
Engagement Rate vs. Subscriber Count
Bubble size = total views · Log scale on subscribers · Outliers top-left = high engagement, small audience
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Data sourced from the YouTube Data API. Last updated 9/30/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.