Bar Association of San Francisco
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What it says it does
THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO CHAMPIONS EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND PROMOTES HUMANITY, EXCELLENCE, AND DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. WE PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEGAL SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION BY OUR MEMBERS. WE ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND EDUCATION, AND ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF INTEGRITY, HONOR, AND RESPECT IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW. WE CULTIVATE DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, PROVIDE A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR PUBLIC ADVOCACY, AND PIONEER CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGE IN SOCIETY.
- Income
- $9.6 million
- Spending
- $9.1 million
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 307
- Highest pay
- $340,765, executive director & general counsel
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 (4)
- GENERAL FUND: PROVIDES INFORMATION AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND TO SAN FRANCISCANS-AT-LARGE, INCLUDING:- CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS AND OTHER EVENTS FOR MEMBERS' BENEFIT- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAMS: MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND EARLY SETTLEMENT SERVICES- DIVERSITY SERVICES: PROGRAMS AND EVENTS PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION- PUBLICATIONS: PRINT AND ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES- MEMBER DISCOUNTS ON A RANGE OF GOODS AND SERVICES- CONFERENCE CENTER AND MEETING ROOM RENTALS
- LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE:- PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICE TO PANELS OF LAWYERS FROM CALL-IN OR ELECTRONIC INQUIRIES FROM THE PUBLIC- MANAGES SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER ASSIGNMENTS FOR INDIGENT AND DEPENDENCY CASES AND RELATED COURT BILLING PROGRAMS- PROVIDES ATTORNEYS IN SUPPORT OF SAN FRANCISCO COURT SYSTEM AND PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
- CONFLICT INTERVENTION SERVICE PROGRAM:- PROVIDES MEDIATION SERVICES FOR LANDLORD/LOW INCOME TENANT AND/OR COMMERCIAL LEASE DISPUTES WITH THE GOAL OF KEEPING A VULNERABLE POPULATION HOUSED AND FACILITATING COMMERCIAL SPACE LEASING IN SAN FRANCISCO
- REMAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE A PROGRAM TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING INCLUSIVE POLICIES, OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED AREAS FOR RECRUITMENT, AND TO HOST EVENTS CELEBRATING DIVERSITY. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS MENTIONED ABOVE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1950.
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 October 21, 2026.
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