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San Francisco Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee

EIN 94-3052945 · Palo Alto, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

1. To bid on & host major international and national sporting events. 2. Continue our outreach programs to share the ideals and values of Olympism with Bay Area youth in partnership with the Northern California Olympians & Paralympians. 3. Support the development of new Bay Area sports facilities and venues. 4. Work with LA2028 to host a spectacular Olympic & Paralympic Games in California.

Income
$308,510
Spending
$137,842
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
275
Highest pay
$42,000, ceo and president

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 246% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (10)
  1. $110,390 spent. 2024 Bay Area Senior Games. The BASG started in 2006 to promote healthy active lifestyles for adults over the age of 50. We look forward to another great year! Eligibility - All participants must be at least 50 years of age on or before December 31 2024. Except Soccer which is age 40+! There is no upper age limit. Proof of age may be required at event check-in. Age Divisions - Age divisions are in five-year age groups: 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 and up. A participants competition age will be based on his her age as of Dec. 31 2024. Age division for doubles and team competitions will be determined by age of the youngest player as of Dec. 31 2024.
  2. $7,000 spent. 2024 BASHOF Banquet Coordinator for fundraiser to enshrine the great athletes of the Bay Area and to help kids play sports. The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that began in 1979 with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerces Sports Committee and Lou Spadia former president of the San Francisco 49ers.
  3. $71,970 spent. 2024 Celebrity Golf Tournament. We are excited to host this event at Stanford. Securing a tee time at this prestigious course is famously difficult. Experience a day of golf and meet Olympians and sports celebrities. Profits will support Stanford Athletics and BASOC programs.
  4. $7,600 spent. Mens OLY Olympic Foil
  5. $2,258 spent. Event Administration Bank Fees and Mailing $2258,
  6. $260 spent. Event Professional Services-Printing $260
  7. $81,000 spent. Event Professional Services-Coordinators:$81000
  8. $650 spent. Event Accounting: $650.00
  9. $2,475 spent. Event Website Management: $2475
  10. $2,393 spent. Event Professional Services-Crew: $2393.

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 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 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 January 2007.

    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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