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Naturally Bay Area Inc

EIN 82-4399102 · San Francisco, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STIMULATE GROWTH, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE N. CALIFORNIA FOOD AND NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY; FOSTER SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BEST PRACTICES IN OUR INDUSTRY; AND FACILITATE COLLABORATION AND MUTUAL SUPPORT AMONG OUR MEMBERS.

Income
$125,415
Spending
$199,482
Employees
0
Volunteers
42

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
  1. EDUCATION PROGRAMS:EDUCATION SERIES (MONTHLY) NBA'S EDUCATION SERIES USES WORKSHOPS, ENGAGING DEBATE AND LONGFORM INTERVIEWS TO PEER INTO THE MINDS OF SOME OF THE BAY AREA'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST NATURAL PRODUCTS LEADERS. OUR AUDIENCE IS COMPRISED LARGELY OF ENTREPRENEURS AND FOUNDERS OF NATURAL PRODUCTS COMPANIES AND ADVISORS AND EXPERTS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH THESE LEADERS. THE SERIES COVERS A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING MARKETING, FINANCE, OPERATIONS, SALES, AS WELL AS IMPACT TOPICS SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION.
  2. COMMUNITY NETWORKING EVENTS: NATURALLY BAY AREA HOSTS QUARTERLY NETWORKING EVENTS FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO COME TOGETHER AND DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTIONS. THIS INCLUDES CPG ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, ADVISORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND JOB SEEKERS. THESE ARE SOCIAL EVENTS INDENTED TO FACILITATE RELATIONSHIPS AND HELP BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
  3. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS:AT TIMES, AND PER THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CORPORATION MAY PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS OR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO SUPPORT THEIR ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOSTER CONNECTION WITHIN THE NBA COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 December 2019.

    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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