North Beach Citizens
North Beach Citizens meets the needs of our unhoused and extremely low-income neighbors with trust, integrity, and compassion. Through personalized, innovative programs, we help individuals facing poverty reclaim …
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Founded in 2001 by director Francis Ford Coppola, North Beach Citizens is a non-profit organization that addresses the needs of unhoused and extremely low-income individuals in San Francisco. Assisting clients with food insecurity, housing, and benefits advocacy through our case management work. Our
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Mission
North Beach Citizens meets the needs of our unhoused and extremely low-income neighbors with trust, integrity, and compassion. Through personalized, innovative programs, we help individuals facing poverty reclaim dignity, stability, and a sense of belonging.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, North Beach Citizens has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth Beach Citizens is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Francisco, 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 943360013. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
North Beach Citizens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943360013. 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.
North Beach Citizens has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
North Beach Citizens is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, North Beach Citizens has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
North Beach Citizens is classified as a Human Services 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for North Beach Citizens. 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, North Beach Citizens 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Founded in 2001 by director Francis Ford Coppola, North Beach Citizens is a non-profit organization that addresses the needs of unhoused and extremely low-income individuals in San Francisco. Assisting clients with food insecurity, housing, and benefits advocacy through our case management work. Our North Beach Citizens is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to North Beach Citizens are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 943360013, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
NORTH BEACH CITIZENS 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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South Beach Is Heading to North Beach - Miami New Times
Homeless man run over in parking garage in San Francisco's North Beach - ABC7 Bay Area
Stars Shine at North Beach Citizens Spring Fundraiser - Haute Living
North Beach Citizens salute Anne Halsted - SFGATE
North Beach Citizens toast Tosca owner Etheredge - SFGATE
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 66 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 · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about North Beach Citizens
- What is North Beach Citizens?
- North Beach Citizens is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Founded in 2001 by director Francis Ford Coppola, North Beach Citizens is a non-profit organization that addresses the needs of unhoused and extremely low-income individuals in San Francisco. Assisting clients with food insecurity, housing, and benefits advocacy through our case management work. Our
- When was North Beach Citizens founded?
- North Beach Citizens was founded in 2001.
- Who leads North Beach Citizens?
- Kristie Fairchild serves as Executive Director.
- Where is North Beach Citizens located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is North Beach Citizens's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is North Beach Citizens trustworthy?
- North Beach Citizens has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 North Beach Citizens's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943360013.
- What is North Beach Citizens's website?
- http://www.northbeachcitizens.org