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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BACS envisions strong neighborhoods where everyone is healthy and has an abundance of resources, meaningful relationships, and a place they call home.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bay Area Community Services Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 88% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 88% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBay 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. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $98M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bay Area Community Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941708069. 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 Community Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $98M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $98M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bay Area Community Services Inc 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). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $98M 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 48 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, CA, United States.
- What is Bay Area Community Services Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bay Area Community Services Inc trustworthy?
- Bay Area Community Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Community Services Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 941708069.
- What is Bay Area Community Services Inc's website?
- https://www.bayareacs.org