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Bay Area Cancer Connections

Bay area cancer connections ("bacc") provides an array of services, which collectively, aim to ensure that from diagnosis through thriving post-treatment and living with cancer, those facing breast …

Health San Mateo, CA EIN 770417605 · IRS Reg 77-0417605 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Bay Area Cancer Connections

Bay Area Cancer Connections is a health organization based in SAN MATEO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 770417605.

Founded
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Bay area cancer connections ("bacc") provides an array of services, which collectively, aim to ensure that from diagnosis through thriving post-treatment and living with cancer, those facing breast and/or ovarian cancer have the information and support that they need. Early detection is critical to this process and bacc seeks to ensure that those at risk, and those in need, get necessary screening and diagnostic services to diagnose their cancer as early as possible. Once diagnosed, bacc's more than 45+ programs offer high-quality medical information, practical help and emotional support to meet each person's unique needs. All services are free of charge.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bay Area Cancer Connections is a registered health nonprofit based in San Mateo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 770417605. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bay Area Cancer Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Bay Area Cancer Connections is located in San Mateo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bay Area Cancer Connections has $4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bay Area Cancer Connections is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bay Area Cancer Connections. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Bay Area Cancer Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, 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.

Bay Area Cancer Connections is a health organization based in SAN MATEO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 770417605. Bay Area Cancer Connections is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among health charities registered in United States: Bay Area Cancer Connections's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Bay Area Cancer Connections are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bay Area Cancer Connections is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770417605, 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
$1M-$10M
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

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Leadership

RI
Rina Bello
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara C••••••••
Director
CH
Chandra D•••••
Director
CH
Christina C••
Director
CO
Colleen C•••••••
Director
DA
Daniel K•••••
TREASURER
DE
Derek H•••••
Treasurer
EL
Elizabeth D••
VICE PRESIDENT
JI
Jill F••••••••••
board member
LA
Lauren A••••••••
Director
LO
Louis C••••• I•
Director
MA
Marga O•••••••••••••••
Director
MA
Mark S••••
Vice President
MA
Maurine M••••••
Director
MI
Mika N••••••••
Secretary
PA
Pamela R••••••
PRESIDENT
RI
Rina B••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
YI
Yisroel Q••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bay Area Cancer Connections This page 79 $4.2 million -
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation 93 $2.3 million 100%
Attune Center for Healing 93 $1.2 million 87%
Connections for Life 89 $2.8 million -
Dream on 3 89 $3.0 million -
Brain Injury Services Inc 89 $3.9 million 2%
Ellen Obrien Gaiser Addiction Center Inc 89 $4.8 million -
Center for Pranic Healing Inc 89 $1.8 million -
Community Blood Bank of Erie County 89 $8.1 million -

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 - 43 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

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Quick facts about Bay Area Cancer Connections

What is Bay Area Cancer Connections?
Bay Area Cancer Connections is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Mateo, United States. Bay Area Cancer Connections is a health organization based in SAN MATEO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.8 million. EIN: 770417605.
When was Bay Area Cancer Connections founded?
Bay Area Cancer Connections was founded in 1993.
Who leads Bay Area Cancer Connections?
Rina Bello serves as Executive Director.
Where is Bay Area Cancer Connections located?
Headquartered in San Mateo, United States.
What is Bay Area Cancer Connections's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bay Area Cancer Connections trustworthy?
Bay Area Cancer Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Bay Area Cancer Connections's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770417605. Registration: 77-0417605 (United States).
What is Bay Area Cancer Connections's website?
http://www.bayareacancer.org