Abada-Capoeira San Francisco
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
ABAD-Capoeira San Franciscos ACSF preserves develops and shares the art of Capoeira with integrity and cultivates engages and supports cultural practitioners and artists. By exploring creative ways of sharing Capoeira and related arts ACSF remains a pioneering force in the preservation and development of Brazilian arts. Founded in 1991 by master artist Mrcia Treidler ACSF uses Capoeira arts to enrich strengthen and uplift under-resourced communities and as a catalyst to build a healthy just and vibrant society in which people feel connected to and responsible for their community. Women-led and rooted in San Franciscos Mission District for over 32 years ACSF continues its commitment to providing accessible inclusive culturally authentic programs and apprenticeships taught by highly skilled artists.
- Income
- $606,025
- Spending
- $672,182
- Spent on programs
- 55%
- Reserves
- 5.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 51%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $103,999, artistic director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1555% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $106,070 spent. ABAD-Capoeira SF offers school-based cultural arts education residency classes performances and workshops engaging hundreds of children and teens annually.
- $235,023 spent. The Capoeira Arts Center situated in San Franciscos Mission District operates seven days a week offering Brazilian martial arts dance and fitness classes daily. The center features the Reaching All Youth Project RAY Project a free Capoeira program benefiting over 150 low-income youth aged 5-19 through classes and performances. ABAD-Capoeira SF offers affordable rehearsal and performance spaces to local community groups and artists. The programs collectively reach around 5,000 individuals annually spanning youth and adults of all ages.
- $30,600 spent. ABAD-Capoeira SF Performance Company promotes Afro-Brazilian culture through community-based and staged performances.
- Other income from holdings income
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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? 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
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 May 1997.
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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