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Bay Area Bioscience Center

We maintain californias leadership in life sciences innovation by supporting entrepreneurship, science education and life sciences career development through the california life sciences institute.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Bay Area Bioscience Center

Entrepreneurship programs:californias entrepreneurial life sciences companies have long been a leading light in this industry. Clsis entrepreneurship programs connect life sciences entrepreneurs with the strategic, operational and financial resources and insights they need to succeed. Key activities include the expert network and the fast advisory program. Our target audience includes life sciences entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angels, service providers and industry experts who offer expertise that emerging companies need. Life sciences education:the california life sciences institute brings industry and institutions of learning together to improve stem education in california to make students aware of and prepared for career opportunities in the life sciences industry. Workforce professional development:life sciences companies seek to attract and retain the best and brightest individuals. The program …

Founded
Headquarters
South San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

We maintain californias leadership in life sciences innovation by supporting entrepreneurship, science education and life sciences career development through the california life sciences institute.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 90.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 87.0% of total expenses ($146,388 of $168,357).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Bay Area Bioscience Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bay Area Bioscience Center draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical science & technology charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Bay Area Bioscience Center is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in South San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 943118621. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $162K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Bay Area Bioscience Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943118621. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bay Area Bioscience Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Bay Area Bioscience Center is located in South San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bay Area Bioscience Center has $162K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bay Area Bioscience Center is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $162K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bay Area Bioscience 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bay Area Bioscience Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Entrepreneurship programs:californias entrepreneurial life sciences companies have long been a leading light in this industry. Clsis entrepreneurship programs connect life sciences entrepreneurs with the strategic, operational and financial resources and insights they need to succeed. Key activities include the expert network and the fast advisory program. Our target audience includes life sciences entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angels, service providers and industry experts who offer expertise that emerging companies need. Life sciences education:the california life sciences institute brings industry and institutions of learning together to improve stem education in california to make students aware of and prepared for career opportunities in the life sciences industry. Workforce professional development:life sciences companies seek to... Bay Area Bioscience Center is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $162K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Bay Area Bioscience Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bay Area Bioscience Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943118621, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jayne M••••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bay Area Bioscience Center

What is Bay Area Bioscience Center?
Bay Area Bioscience Center is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South San Francisco, United States. Entrepreneurship programs:californias entrepreneurial life sciences companies have long been a leading light in this industry. Clsis entrepreneurship programs connect life sciences entrepreneurs with the strategic, operational and financial resources and insights they need to succeed. Key activities include the expert network and the fast advisory program. Our target audience includes life sciences entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angels, service providers and industry experts who offer expertise that emerging companies need. Life sciences education:the california life sciences institute brings industry and institutions of learning together to improve stem education in california to make students aware of and prepared for career opportunities in the life sciences industry. Workforce professional development:life sciences companies seek to attract and retain the best and brightest individuals. The program offers various in-person and online professional development offerings for job seekers and incumbent workers, as well as workforce analysis to inform curriculum and training development.
When was Bay Area Bioscience Center founded?
Bay Area Bioscience Center was founded in 1990.
Who leads Bay Area Bioscience Center?
Jayne Mcnicol serves as President.
Where is Bay Area Bioscience Center located?
Headquartered in South San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Bay Area Bioscience Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Bay Area Bioscience Center trustworthy?
Bay Area Bioscience Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Bay Area Bioscience Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943118621.
What is Bay Area Bioscience Center's website?
http://califesciencesinstitute.org