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Bay Area Community Services Inc

BACS' MISSION IS TO UPLIFT UNDER-SERVED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY DOING "WHATEVER IT TAKES." BACS HELPS PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HOUSING INSECURITY, OR BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH CHALLENGES WHILE BALANCING …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Bay Area Community Services Inc

BACS envisions strong neighborhoods where everyone is healthy and has an abundance of resources, meaningful relationships, and a place they call home.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

Bacs' mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing "whatever it takes." bacs helps people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or behavioural health challenges while balancing other complications like health needs, substance use, generational trauma, incarceration, poverty, and more. Bacs was founded in 1953 and has served more than 100,000 people; in the past year, bacs has helped over 19,000 people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bay Area Community Services Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 941708069. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $71M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bay Area Community Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Bay Area Community Services Inc is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 390 40th St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bay Area Community Services Inc has $71M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bay Area Community Services Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $71M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bay Area Community Services Inc. 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 Community Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

BACS envisions strong neighborhoods where everyone is healthy and has an abundance of resources, meaningful relationships, and a place they call home. Bay Area Community Services Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Bay Area Community Services Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $71M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Bay Area Community Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bay Area Community Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941708069, 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
$10M-$100M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Jaime Almanza
CEO

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Alexandra B••••••
ASSOC DIRECT
AR
Armando P•••••• J•
SECRETARY & TREASURER
BA
Barbara M•••••••••
INTERIM CFO
BE
Benjamin B••••
CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
BE
Betsy S••••••••••••
SENIOR HR DIRECTOR
DA
Darryl M••••
TREASURER
ER
Eric D•••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jaime A••••••
CEO
JA
Jamie A••••••
CEO
JO
John S•••••••••
CHAIR
JO
Jovan Y••••••••
CHIEF PROGRA
JO
Jovan Y•••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
JU
Judith B••••
VICE CHAIR
KA
Kathie J•••••••
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
QU
Quinn L•••
VICE PRESIDE
RE
Rena R••••••
IMMEDIATE PA
RO
Rosalia A••••• M•••••••
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
RU
Russell J••••••••
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
SC
Scott V•••••
BOARD MEMBER
VA
Van N•••••
PRESCRIBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$98.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$83.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$71.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$57.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bay Area Community Services Inc This page 66 $71.0 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
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Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
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Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Community Services Inc

What is Bay Area Community Services Inc?
Bay Area Community Services Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. BACS envisions strong neighborhoods where everyone is healthy and has an abundance of resources, meaningful relationships, and a place they call home.
When was Bay Area Community Services Inc founded?
Bay Area Community Services Inc was founded in 1969.
Who leads Bay Area Community Services Inc?
Jaime Almanza serves as CEO.
Where is Bay Area Community Services Inc located?
Headquartered in Oakland, United States.
What is Bay Area Community Services Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M.
Is Bay Area Community Services Inc trustworthy?
Bay Area Community Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Community Services Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941708069.
What is Bay Area Community Services Inc's website?
https://www.bayareacs.org