Surety Underwriters Association of Northern California
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE SURETY ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IS TO IMPROVE THE SERVICE RENDERED TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN CORPORATE SURETYSHIP, THE ASSOCIATION SHALL PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AMONG ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE STUDY AND DISCUSSION OF LOCAL SURETY PROBLEMS AND MATTERS; PROVIDE A CENTRAL FACILITY FOR CORRESPONDENCE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC BODIES; DISSEMINATE USEFUL AND INTERESTING INFORMATION, AND PERFORM SUCH OTHER FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE INCIDENTAL TO THE FOREGOING.
- Income
- $135,997
- Spending
- $129,674
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- KICK OFF MIXER: EVENT IS USED TO HOLD OUR ANNUAL OFFICER ELECTIONS. THE EVENT IS ALSO A TIME TO PROMOTE NEW MEMBERSHIP.
- SPEAKER SERIES GUEST SPEAKER, TYPICALLY A CPA, CONTRACTOR, ATTORNEY OR BROKER. EMPHASIS IS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO SURETY INDUSTRY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TAX OR CONSTRUCTION LAW CHANGES, NEW PROJECT FINANCING APPROACHES AND ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACTORS. EVENTS OCCUR IN VARIOUS EVENT SPACES IN SAN FRANCISCO.
- JOB SITE VISIT YEARLY JOB SITE VISIT TO A LARGE OR UNIQUE PROJECT. PAST TOURS HAVE INCLUDED THE BAY BRIDGE AND CALDECOTT TUNNEL. PURPOSE OF JOB TOURS IS TO IMPROVE THE TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE OF OUR MEMBERS AND FAMILIARIZE THEM WITH MAJOR PROJECTS IN THE AREA. EVENTS OCCUR IN VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION SITES IN THE BAY AREA.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2011.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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