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EIN 94-1498232

San Francisco Bay Are Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
1910
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
W00: Public Policy, Public Services Institutions: General
Description
We are SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association. We bring people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems our cities face. With offices in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, we are recognized as a leading civic planning organization and respected for our independent and holistic approach to urban issues. SPUR is a member-supported nonprofit organization. Members receive our acclaimed monthly magazine, The Urbanist, and free or reduced admission to more than 200 events a year.
Also known as...
Spur - San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association
Total revenues
$6,221,950
2023
Total expenses
$8,437,499
2023
Total assets
$16,506,807
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at SPUR

Policy: Spur provides objective analysis of the following seven policy areas:1)community Planning - building great neighborhoods 2)economic development - lay the foundations of economic prosperity - for everyone3)good government - support local government4)housing - make it affordable to live here5)food & agriculture - create healthy, just and sustainable food systems, and put an end to food insecurity6)sustainability + resilience - reduce our ecological footprint and make our cities resilient7)transportation - give people better ways to where they need to go

Who funds San Francisco Bay Are Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)Advised - for the Impact Acceleration Campaign and for Annual General Operating Support. Advised - for the Impact Acceleration Campaign and Specifically for the Earthquake Resilience Initiative. Advised - for General Operating Support. Advised - for General Support. Advised - for General Operating Support. Advised - for General Support.$443,556
JP Morgan Chase FoundationIn Support of Neighborhood Revitalization$295,000
John S. and James L. Knight FoundationThis Grantbuilds on Spurs Prior Work in the Guadalupe River Park and Intersects To Parallel Grants With the City of San Jose and the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy. Spur Staff Will Research, Publish, and Review Non-Partisan Policy Recommendations on Land Use and Economic Factors That Will Create A Vibrant Area Around the Guadalupe River Park.$275,000
...and 47 more grants received totalling $2,532,606

Personnel at SPUR

NameTitleCompensation
Alicia John-BaptistePresident and Chief Executive Officer$219,180
Nadia ChanShe and Her Executive Operations Lead To the Chief Executive Officer Executive Support
Pia GheenChief Financial Officer$0
Nicholas JosefowitzChief of Policy$186,255
Heather OlintoChief Development Officer$185,055
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for SPUR

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,083,820
Program services$843,734
Investment income and dividends$95,882
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$198,514
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,221,950

Form 990s for SPUR

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-12-12990View PDF
2022-032023-02-22990View PDF
2021-032022-02-09990View PDF
2020-032021-04-12990View PDF
2019-032020-01-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $443,556 from The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Tipping Point Community (TPC)
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
654 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
spur.org/ 
Phone
(415) 781-8726
Facebook page
SPUR.Urbanist 
Twitter profile
@spur_urbanist 
IRS details
EIN
94-1498232
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1910
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W00: Public Policy, Public Services Institutions: General
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
011668
FTB Entity ID
0193235
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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