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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Philanthropy, Public Foundations
Mission: Our vision of a stronger, innovative, globally competitive and more vibrant region is empowered by our mission: to foster a healthy economy and a better quality of life for all who live and work in the greater Bay Area. At BACF, we are committed to making the Bay Area the most innovative, competitive and sustainable region in the world, driving solutions to our most critical issues and opportunities by providing unbiased information, policy recommendations, action plans, programs and projects. Please note: we are an operating foundation and do not accept solicitations.
Results: For recent accomplishments, please click here.
Target demographics: We serve those who live, work and play in the nine-county Bay Area.
Geographic areas served: Bay Area of San Francisco
Programs: Economic institute (ei)- various specific research projects for which economic reports and analysis were prepared and communicated to the business community and bac members. The ei revenue and expense figures represent the audited financials for the economic institute segment of the bay area council foundation business. Note there are contractual timing differences relative to revenue and expenses recognitoin with each specific research project that may straddle the 2013-2014 financial year. Upon completion, all project financials reflect favorable results.
education - we believe is one of the top competitive factors shaping the bay area. Therefore the bacf helps drive initiaitives to help raise california student achievement through data, teacher quality. We have key initiatives geared toward improving the outcomes of the states p-12 education system. We also explore how to increase low-income access to early child care in the bay area and state.
bacf operates the china california trade offices under contract from go biz, state of california. The program is funded from trade advisory board members via advisory board dues.