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Civic Center Community Benefit District Inc

EIN 45-2800348 · San Francisco, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CIVIC CENTER CBD IMPROVES AND PROMOTES SAN FRANCISCO'S HISTORIC CIVIC CENTER THROUGH A HOST OF PLANNING, POLICY AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $3.9 million spent. CCCBD PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMSCLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO SUPPLEMENT AND COMPLIMENT THOSE PROVIDED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. CCCBD'S SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR CIVIC CENTER SHOWS PRIDE AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE DISTRICT. FURTHERMORE, ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL UPKEEP IN A TIMELY MANNER KEEPS ACTS OF VANDALISM AT BAY CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE.AMBASSADORS ASSIST THE PUBLIC IN NAVIGATING THE DISTRICT WITH A WELCOMING AND INFORMED PRESENCE. THEIR PRESENCE IS ALSO A DETERRENT TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THROUGH PROACTIVE AND IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS. AMBASSADORS ALSO CONNECT THOSE IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION OR SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT WITH THE PROPER AGENCIES. AMBASSADORS ALSO WORK ON SELECT EVENINGS NEAR ARTS VENUES, TO ENHANCE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE BEFORE AND AFTER EVENING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS. AN AMBASSADOR IS ALSO DEDICATED TO THE STREET-LEVEL ENTRANCE OF THE CIVIC CENTER GARAGE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR GARAGE PATRONS.ACTIVATION AND BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS INCLUDE OUTDOOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, EVENTS IN CIVIC CENTER COMMONS AND OVERSIGHT OF THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA CAFE KIOSkK, DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 October 7, 2026.

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