Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region
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What it says it does
The Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (SFMX) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of its 200+ member companies and organizations across the maritime and related land transportation sectors. SFMX promotes the safety, security, efficiency, and environmental stewardship of maritime commerce in the region. The organization provides vessel tracking services, data sharing, and operational support to its members as well as federal and state agencies. SFMX conducts research on maritime safety and security practices, supports pollution prevention efforts, and contributes to regional planning and policy development through coordination with industry and government partners.
- Income
- $2.2 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $150,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (2)
- Regular marine exchange services. SFMX Vessel tracking and maritime monitoring. Maritime statistical reporting. VHF and telephone communication services. Archiving historical maritime data.
- Contracts PORTS Physical Oceanographic Real-time System. Contract with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. HSC Harbor Safety Committee Secretariat. Contract with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. OSPR Oil Spill Prevention and Response. Contract for vessel tracking and reporting for tanker tug escort. AMSC Area Maritime Security Committee. Contract with US Coast Guard for secretariate and VTS services. PMSA Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. Contract for invoicing services. PGE Pacific Gas and Electric. Contract for underwater cable monitoring services. CDTFA California Department of Taxation and Fee Administration. Contract for vessel reporting.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 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 October 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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