Bay Area Womens and Childrens Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 45% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
to assist women children and families in the San Franciscos Tenderloin
- Income
- $285,455
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 45%
- Reserves
- 32.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 254% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1545% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $150,993 spent. Program expenses for direct education services Tenderloin community wide: Our services provide education and support to children and families in need through resources activities and essential items. We offer educational cultural and social experiences to strengthen community bonds and promote equity and holistic support.
- $90,813 spent. 4b. Educational Support & School-Based Programs BAWCC partners with Tenderloin Community School and other local educational institutions to deliver enrichment programs after-school clubs and direct educational assistance to students and families. Programs include literacy support classroom resources field trips and school-based family engagement events. These services help close opportunity gaps for underserved children improve academic outcomes and foster stronger school-community relationships.
- $139,803 spent. Community Engagement & Family Empowerment Initiatives: BAWCC runs workshops events and leadership programs in the Tenderloin community. These initiatives aim to empower families enhance community ties and boost neighborhood safety through various activities including TL Connections Beautification Day and family leadership trainings all overseen by our dedicated family engagement team.
- $75,000 spent. In addition to its core programs BAWCC operates a variety of smaller initiatives designed to support and educate the Tenderloin community. These include book drives food pantry distributions community education navigation and academic donations and tutoring.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 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 December 1981.
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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