Bay Area Tutoring Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Bay Area Tutoring Association is to develop an academic tutoring workforce for the support of Common Core Math, Literacy, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), STEM, Computer Science intervention and enrichment programs and services.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 15.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
- Employees
- 121
- Highest pay
- $152,399, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (9)
- $450,343 spent. EXTENDED LEARNING Bay Area Tutoring Association Eintervention and extended learning programs are designed to complement classroom instruction, enhance collaborative student learning opportunities outside school time (OST) and meet Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
- $231,407 spent. TUTORING MATTERS This initiative supported the delivery of high-quality, high-impact tutoring services to students.
- $96,968 spent. ACCELERATE Provided intensive tutoring and academic support services to at-promise high school students facing significant challenges, including involvement with the justice system. The program aims to improve graduation rates, increase post-secondary education enrollment, and reduce disciplinary problems.
- $88,337 spent. BEST GRANT
- $69,874 spent. AFRICAN AMERICAN BLM Cultural Awareness Series: Cultural Awareness Fridays and HBCU Saturdays provide participating students access to unique online interactive experiences with organizations and colleges across the United States that highlighted Black history, creativity, opportunity and excellence.
- $60,163 spent. PRIVATE TUTORING The purpose of private tutoring is to empower students academically. It increases the pace of learning through direct engagement. It is interactive and provides immediate feedback and results. Most studies have found One to One personalized tutoring has a major impact on advanced or struggling students in the areas of academic achievement, motivation and self-esteem. Research has also confirmed that professionally trained tutors that connect their efforts to the classroom and individual learning styles, produce the greatest academic gains. This program served 114 students at no charge.
- $19,797 spent. TUTOR TRAINING
- $9,547 spent. CODE WRITING
- YOUTH JUSTICE
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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