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Bread & Roses Presents

EIN 94-2260301 · Corte Madera, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To bring hope, healing and joy through live music and the performing arts to children, adults, and seniors who are disadvantaged, marginalized, or otherwise isolated in diverse institutional settings in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Income
$830,168
Spending
$807,278
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
28.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
324
Highest pay
$131,000, executive dir.

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $286,743 spent. BREAD & ROSES COMBATS HOPELESSNESS, PROMOTES HEALING, AND UPLIFTS SPIRITS BY PRODUCING ANNUALLY MORE THAN 440 FREE LIVE, HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES (MUSIC, COMEDY,DANCE, ETC.) FOR ISOLATED AND INSTITUTIONALIZED CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS AND ELDERS IN MORE THAN 100 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA INSTITUTIONS (HOSPITALS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, DRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB, SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS, JAILS AND MORE.)BREAD & ROSES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PRODUCE 442 SHOWS THIS YEAR WITHOUT THE USE OF 324 VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING 274 MUSICIANS AND 50 OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST WITH EVENTS AND OFFICE WORK. THE VALUE OF IN-KIND SERVICES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOTALED $251,191 DURING CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) WITH A PAID PROGRAM STAFF OF 4 FTE, IT IS CLEAR THAT THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS IS INTEGRAL TO DELIVERY OF SERVICES AND FULFILLMENT OF OUR MISSION. THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMERS AND SHOW PRODUCTION SERVICES DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION CANNOT BE OVERSTATED. IF INCLUDED ON STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES WOULD EQUAL $749,248 AND TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES WOULD EQUAL $1,058,469. IN OTHER WORDS, PROGRAM EXPENSES COMPRISE 71% OF TOTAL EXPENSES AND ADMINISTRATIVE/FUNDRAISING EXPENSES COMPRISE THE REMAINING 29%. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL DONORS AND ANY ORGANIZATIONS RATING EFFICIENCY OF NON-PROFIT AGENCIES NOTE THAT BREAD & ROSES CONSISTENTLY DIRECTS APPROXIMATELY 65-80% OF RESOURCES EXPENDED DURING THE YEAR TOWARDS PROGRAM SERVICES.
  2. $211,314 spent. BREAD & ROSES PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITS INSTITUTIONALIZED AUDIENCE'S NEEDS IN NEWSLETTERS, ON ITS WEBSITE, AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CONCERTS, THEREBY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO LIVE IN ISOLATED CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE THEM.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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