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Balboa Art Conservation Center

The center was organized to further the conservation of and the study of works of art.

Arts & Culture San Diego, CA EIN 952932292 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Balboa Art Conservation Center

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) advances the study and preservation of cultural heritage for all communities. BACC provides art conservation and cultural preservation services, technical imaging, and analysis for cultural institutions and the public, while also offering outreach and educa

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

The center was organized to further the conservation of and the study of works of art.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A400
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.4% of total expenses ($87,596 of $839,020).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Balboa Art Conservation Center is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 952932292. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $795K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Balboa Art Conservation Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Balboa Art Conservation Center is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Balboa Art Conservation Center has $795K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Balboa Art Conservation Center is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $795K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Balboa Art Conservation Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Balboa Art Conservation Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) advances the study and preservation of cultural heritage for all communities. BACC provides art conservation and cultural preservation services, technical imaging, and analysis for cultural institutions and the public, while also offering outreach and educa Balboa Art Conservation Center is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Balboa Art Conservation Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $795K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Balboa Art Conservation Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Balboa Art Conservation Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 952932292, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LE
Leticia Gomez Franco
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Anya D•••
TRUSTEE
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Autumn D••••••
TRUSTEE
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Dana S••••••
PRESIDENT
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Erika K•••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeff D••••••
TREASURER
JO
Joel G•••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Julie S••••••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Karen C•••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Kate B•••••
TRUSTEE
KR
Kristen M••••••
TRUSTEE
KR
Kristin B••••••
SECRETARY
LE
Leticia G•••• F•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Mary W•••••
TRUSTEE
RO
Rolando C••••••
TRUSTEE
RO
Rolando C•••••• C••
TREASURER
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Tim C•••••••
TRUSTEE
TO
Tom C•••••
TRUSTEE
WH
Whitney D••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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$1.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Balboa Art Conservation Center This page 76 $794,922 -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Balboa Art Conservation Center

What is Balboa Art Conservation Center?
Balboa Art Conservation Center is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) advances the study and preservation of cultural heritage for all communities. BACC provides art conservation and cultural preservation services, technical imaging, and analysis for cultural institutions and the public, while also offering outreach and educa
When was Balboa Art Conservation Center founded?
Balboa Art Conservation Center was founded in 2001.
Who leads Balboa Art Conservation Center?
Leticia Gomez Franco serves as Executive Director.
Where is Balboa Art Conservation Center located?
Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
What is Balboa Art Conservation Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Balboa Art Conservation Center trustworthy?
Balboa Art Conservation Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Balboa Art Conservation Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 952932292.
What is Balboa Art Conservation Center's website?
http://www.bacc.org