Bay Planning Coalition
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What it says it does
Working through a broad coalition, to advocate for sustainable commerce, industry, infrastructure, recreation and the natural environment connected to the San Francisco Bay and its watershed.
- Income
- $475,693
- Spending
- $498,004
- Employees
- 5
- Highest pay
- $138,866, ceo
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 (4)
- $56,893 spent. WORKSHOPS:Organize and facilitate events featuring key stakeholders to educate the region and our members on topics related to Greater San Francisco Bay Areas economic viability and environment. Primary focus areas include: air quality, climate resilience, dredging & beneficial reuse, sustainable resource management, transportation, and other pressing waterfront land use issues.
- $49,264 spent. SPRING SUMMIT:This annual event convenes experts and industry leaders to discuss topics of regional significance in order to educate stakeholders, encourage collaboration, and promote the sound development of policies and regulations.
- $36,203 spent. BRIEFINGS: - Dredging education and management. - Educational conferences.- Environmental conflict resolution.- Ensuring balanced planning and permitting in the Bay Area.- Planning for air (diesel particulate and greenhouse gas) emissions.- Monitoring fishery activities.- Wetland restoration.- Review and discussion of trade revenue, importance, and impact to state and local government.
- $7,975 spent. AQPI:Partner of the Bay Area Advanced Quantitative Precipitation Information (AQPI) project, which provides precise local data to agencies, cities, and emergency response personnel to better predict weather conditions.
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)(4) social welfare 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization 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 December 2024.
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 July 1988.
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 October 21, 2026.
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