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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 monthTop 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
376
Los Angeles Median
25th–75th: 89–2.5K
National: 1.0K(NP Median)
The typical Los Angeles nonprofit has 376 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
331
Los Angeles Median
25th–75th: 140–1.2K
National: 400(NP Median)
The typical Los Angeles channel gets 331 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.
Engagement Rate
Below National
1.31%
Los Angeles Median
25th–75th: 0.7%–2.1%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)
Los Angeles's typical 1.31% 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
126 of 218 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)
The typical Los Angeles nonprofit uploads 1 video per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 126 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 376 subscribers, most Los Angeles nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (9.7K) 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: 9.7K subs) skew the average 26× higher than the median (376). 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
92 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 Impact92 inactive channels
92 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 Impact1.31% vs. 5.4% national
Los Angeles's 1.31% 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 Impact331 vs. 2K national
The median Los Angeles channel gets 331 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: 376 subscribers
Half of all Los Angeles nonprofit channels have fewer than 376 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
8/10
The Hardest Part of Every Job #careeradvice
Management As A Liberal Art Foundation
60 subscribers
Despite having only 60 subscribers, this channel achieves an outstanding 336.7% view-to-subscriber ratio and a highly competitive 3.19% engagement rate. Their consistent upload strategy—23 videos in the last 90 days—paired with compelling, hook-driven titles like 'Employees ARE NOT Cogs in a Machine' drives strong organic reach. However, their low 19% caption coverage is a significant accessibility gap that holds back their production score.
exceptionalA niche thought-leadership c…
7/10
Rare BMWs You've Never Seen Before | Pt. 1!
Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation
218.0K 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.
highAn automotive museum success…
8/10
Episode 4: Politics
Anti-recidivism Coalition
1.3K subscribers
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition is taking a highly creative swing with a scripted comedy series ('formerly incarcerated office') that humanizes the reentry experience. This unique format is resonating well, boasting a strong 36% view-to-subscriber ratio and a healthy 2.19% engagement rate. However, the channel's 0% caption coverage is a critical accessibility gap that holds back its production score.
exceptionalA justice reform nonprofit u…
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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 analyzed98%
Shorts-Heavy 5
Short-Form (<5m) 213
Mid-Form (5–15m) 0
Long-Form (15m+) 0
Upload Efficiency
Best avg views per video
1
Aids Healthcare Foundation
281 videos · 25.8M total views
2
Cedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation
792 videos · 25.8M total views
3
Interval House
38 videos · 3.0M total views
4
Scan Health Plan
46 videos · 2.5M total views
5
Keck Medical Center Of Usc
614 videos · 6.1M total views
Shorts Champions
Most YouTube Shorts produced
Performance
Engagement & Format
Trending NowPast 2 months
Viral Hits
The most-viewed recent uploads across all tracked channels
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1mo ago
Kenan Thompson to Eddie Murphy: "You're not just a legend, you're the blueprint"
American Film Inst…205.9K
3
1mo ago
Becoming a Teacher for All | Whittier College
Whittier College16.4K
4
1mo ago
#wehopride Santa Monica Blvd between Crescent Heights & Fairfax,#87 Sunday, June 7 Check-in at 10AM.
The Translatin Coa…6.1K
5
1mo ago
42nd Annual Commencement Ceremony 2026
Charles Drew Unive…4.6K
6
1mo ago
Diddy Recorded Everything | Sean Combs: The Reckoning Q&A
Film Independent Inc4.4K
7
1mo ago
You got this! 😂😭 #UoPeople #CapCut #Comedy #TuitonFree
University Of The …3.2K
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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Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation
218.0K subs · 15.0K avg views
17
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Pasadena Humane Society
2.8K subs · 4.6K avg views
16
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Film Independent Inc
93.9K subs · 4.5K avg views
8
4
California Science Center Foundation
11.8K subs · 21.3K avg views
7
5
Farmlink Project
2.0K subs · 10.4K avg views
6
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American Film Institute Inc
385.0K subs · 8.0K avg views
5
7
University Of The People
136.0K subs · 1.0K avg views
5
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Aids Healthcare Foundation
7.6K subs · 334.3K avg views
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Museum Of Contemporary Art
209.0K subs · 4.1K avg views
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Loyola Marymount University
9.4K subs · 43.0K avg views
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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
37 en español
Bilingual
Happy World Theatre Day!
Latino Theater Company · 37 Spanish videos
25 en español
Bilingual
55th Anniversary Commemoration
Abode Communities · 25 Spanish videos
7%
of tracked channels have any Spanish content
16
channels with Spanish videos out of 218 tracked
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channels with Spanish as primary language
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Vision Y Compromiso
🌐 Bilingual · 50 Spanish videos · 250 subs
50 videos
en español
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Latino Theater Company
🌐 Bilingual · 37 Spanish videos · 619 subs
37 videos
en español
3
Abode Communities
🌐 Bilingual · 25 Spanish videos · 31 subs
25 videos
en español
4
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
🌐 Bilingual · 6 Spanish videos · 602 subs
6 videos
en español
5
Catalyst California
🌐 Bilingual · 3 Spanish videos · 232 subs
3 videos
en español
6
East Los Angeles Womens Center
🌐 Bilingual · 3 Spanish videos · 227 subs
3 videos
en español
7
Scan Health Plan
🌐 Bilingual · 2 Spanish videos · 559 subs
2 videos
en español
8
Center For Caregiver Advancement
🌐 Bilingual · 2 Spanish videos · 473 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 7/8/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.