Berkeley Property Owners Association Inc
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What it says it does
BPOA's mission is to help housing providers meet the unique demands of the Berkeley housing market. BPOA supports quality, safe, affordable housing at all economic levels, and encourages supply-side solutions to rental housing challenges rather than restrictive over-regulation. BPOA strongly opposes discriminatory practices and seek to preserve the safety and economic vitality of our neighborhoods, and promotes habitable living standards and conditions. BPOA believes due process and fair treatment should be guaranteed to owners and renters alike. BPOA provides owners with the tools to accomplish these objectives.
- Income
- $903,863
- Spending
- $969,446
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $173,185, exe dir of brhc
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 (1)
- $727,084 spent. Member Meetings/Workshops- BPOA facilitates monthly meetings/workshops/education sessions to discuss timely and important topics,educate property owners, provide networking opportunities, as well as deliver resources to aid in responsible management of rental property in Berkeley. The cost associated with these activities in 2024 was approximately $9,019.Education/lnformation- Through the association website, monthly newsletter and periodic email communication, BPOA provides rental forms, industry information, and best practices, to its members. The cost associated with these ventures are for IT, production, postage, and legal guidance. Avg cost per month is $6,084.Advocacy- In partnership with the BRHC (Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition); our political and legal arm that is owned by BPOA DBA BRHC, the organization works on behalf of property owners on important legal and political battles that threaten rights in Berkeley. Avg cost per initiative varies greatly and is often impacted by election year and cannot always be quantified. Primary expenses are related to payroll of employee who is the Government Relations representative for the organization.
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 September 7, 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 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 2024.
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 February 1982.
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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