Charity Navigator 4 Star Charity
San Francisco Baykeeper has earned the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator in recognition of our organizational performance, accountability, and transparency. The four-star rating is based on criteria that include fundraising efficiency, revenue growth, and percentage spent on program costs. Charity Navigator also checks for sound governance practices, such as having independent voting board members and financials that are audited by an independent accountant.
Baykeeper is committed to sound financial management, effective use of our resources, and a targeted focus on our mission to protect San Francisco Bay. We are proud to be recognized by Charity Navigator for our efforts.
See Baykeeper’s full Charity Navigator rating profile here.
2022 Annual Report
Winning Big for the Bay
An overview of Baykeeper's biggest wins and investigations in 2022.
2022 Audited Financial Statements
San Francisco Baykeeper's 2022 Audited Financial Statements provide audited financial data for July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, including the complete auditor's report.
2022 IRS Form 990
The 2022 San Francisco Baykeeper IRS Form 990 provides financial data reported to the Internal Revenue Service about Baykeeper's finances and operations for July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
2021 Annual Report
A Banner Year for the Bay
Looking back at our investigation and victories in 2023.
2021 IRS Form 990
The 2021 San Francisco Baykeeper IRS Form 990 provides financial data reported to the Internal Revenue Service about Baykeeper's finances and operations for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
2020 Annual Report
Rising Above the Tides
Highlights of our recent victories to protect the Bay in 2020.
2020 IRS Form 990
The 2020 San Francisco Baykeeper IRS Form 990 provides financial data reported to the Internal Revenue Service about Baykeeper's finances and operations for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
30 Year Anniversary Highlights and 2019 Financials
Highlights of 30 Years of Defending the Bay
Highlights from Baykeeper's 30 years as the Bay's fiercest champion.
2019 San Francisco Bay Restoration Funds from Baykeeper’s Lawsuits
When San Francisco Baykeeper settles Clean Water Act lawsuits, polluters are required to make payments to partly mitigate their past pollution. The funds provide grants for other nonprofit organizations’ projects to protect and restore San Francisco Bay. In 2018-2019, Baykeeper’s legal actions generated $275,000 in funding to support Bay restoration projects. See a complete list here.
2019 Audited Financial Statements
San Francisco Baykeeper’s 2019 Audited Financial Statements provide audited financial data for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, including the complete auditor's report.
2019 IRS Form 990
The 2019 San Francisco Baykeeper IRS Form 990 provides financial data reported to the Internal Revenue Service about Baykeeper's finances and operations for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
2018 Annual Report and Financials
2018 Annual Report
The 2018 San Francisco Baykeeper Annual Report outlines our recent victories to protect the Bay, lists major supporters, and summarizes organizational financial highlights for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
2018 San Francisco Bay Restoration Funds from Baykeeper’s Lawsuits
When San Francisco Baykeeper settles Clean Water Act lawsuits, polluters are required to make payments to partly mitigate their past pollution. The funds provide grants for other nonprofit organizations’ projects to protect and restore San Francisco Bay. In 2017-2018, Baykeeper’s legal actions generated $265,125 in funding to support Bay restoration projects. See a complete list here.
2018 Audited Financial Statements
San Francisco Baykeeper’s 2018 Audited Financial Statements provide audited financial data for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, including the complete auditor's report.
2018 IRS Form 990
The 2018 San Francisco Baykeeper IRS Form 990 provides financial data reported to the Internal Revenue Service about Baykeeper's finances and operations for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.