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Bay Area Community Resources

EIN 94-2346815 · El Cerrito, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WORK IN THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITIES TO FOSTER GENERATIONAL CHANGE.

Income
$106.9 million
Spending
$108.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
3,179
Volunteers
1,200
Highest pay
$342,949, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $49.2 million spent. EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMSBACR EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY. WE SERVE ALMOST 21,000 STUDENTS FROM TRANSITIONAL-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AT OVER 100 SCHOOL SITES ACROSS FIVE BAY AREA COUNTIES. OUR PROGRAMS OPERATE YEAR-ROUND, INCLUDING SUMMER AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS, WITH MOST SITES OFFERING UP TO NINE HOURS OF PROGRAMMING PER DAY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS. GUIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXPANDED LEARNING, BACR PROVIDES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENCES (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE 0)THAT SUPPORT WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWER YOUTH AS LEADERS, AND STRENGTHEN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
  2. $26.7 million spent. NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMSBACR NATIONAL SERVICE (AMERICORPS) PROGRAMS ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN INTENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE TO MEET CRITICAL NEEDS IN CLIMATE ACTION, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND EDUCATION. AMERICORPS MEMBERS ARE TRAINED AND PLACED IN POSITIONS AT ENVIRONMENTAL AND YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. OUR FOUR AMERICORPS PROGRAMS ARE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS, CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY RESPONSE CORPS, BAY AREA YOUTH AGENCY CONSORTIUM AND THE SUSTAINABILITY SERVICE CORPS. WE PLACED ALMOST 600 AMERICORPS MEMBERS WITH OVER 130 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ACROSS THE STATE.
  3. $10.0 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAMSTHE WORKFORCE AND REENTRY INDUSTRY HELPS YOUTH AND ADULTS FACING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS BY PROVIDING WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND PREPARE THEM FOR CAREERS LEADING TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. MANY OF THOSE WE SERVE STRUGGLE WITH ISSUES LIKE LACK OF WORK HISTORY, CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS, HOUSING INSTABILITY, FOOD INSECURITY, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND SUBSTANCE USE, WHICH HINDER THEIR ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT. (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)THESE CHALLENGES OFTEN PUSH THEM INTO THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY, INCREASING THEIR RISK OF INCARCERATION AND VIOLENCE. OUR INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH ENSURES THEY ARE PREPARED FOR HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS AND RECEIVE THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO SUCCEED.
  4. $10.2 million spent. HEALTHY COMMUNITIESBACR'S HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVES FOCUS ON CREATING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES CAN THRIVE PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, PREVENTION INITIATIVES, POLICY LEADERSHIP, AND TRANSFORMATIVE PLACE-BASED STRATEGIES, WE PROMOTE GROWTH AND WELL-BEING, FOSTER SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS, REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES, AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO DRIVE LASTING CHANGE. GROUNDED IN EQUITY, OUR PROGRAM AREAS SUPPORT THE WHOLE CHILD AND FAMILY THROUGH HEALING-CENTERED, INCLUSIVE, AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE APPROACHES. OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, FIRST 5 CENTERS AND SCHOOL-BASED WELLNESS CENTERS SERVED OVER 6,400 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE ENGAGING COMMUNITY IN ADVOCACY AND POLICY (ECAP) PROGRAM ENGAGED 18,220 INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE ADVOCACY AND POLICY EFFORTS.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDES SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO YOUNG CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND TRAUMA. OUR PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS THAT INCLUDE COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION TREATMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES. WE SERVED 5,025 CLIENTS AT 51 SCHOOL SITES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 December 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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