Nonprofit · EIN 51-0173390
BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $20,880,128 | $22,224,164 | -$1,344,036 | $19,945,152 | $20,792,903 | -$847,751 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,777,755
- of which government grants
- $19,410,681
- Program service revenue
- $102,373
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $716,427
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,627,182
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,343,609
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,081,179
- Program services (functional)
- $18,889,835
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,957,453
- Fundraising (functional)
- $376,876
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,118,859
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,945,152
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,792,903
- Net assets, end of year
- -$847,751
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,792,370
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$847,751
- Gross receipts
- $20,880,128
- Employees
- 210
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD FRAZIER | CEO Officer | 60 | $236,731 |
| LISA WILLIAMS | Director Officer | 50 | $136,704 |
| MIGUEL GARIBAY | Director Officer | 60 | $116,408 |
| DINA MAYFIELD | Director Officer | 50 | $103,156 |
| SONJA FITZ | Director Officer | 50 | $97,499 |
| VIDA JALALI | CFO Officer | 50 | $93,245 |
| HAMILTON HUNT | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINE MORGADO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEWEET YOHANNES | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DESHANNON WILLIAMSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIGHAEL WHITE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FELTS | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DUNG | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICAH D HORGEN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAKILA CALDWELL | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GRAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MATTHEWS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTOR SANDHU | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HIWET TESFAMARIAM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YAHNA WILLIAMSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1918 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 2A, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3263
- Signed the 990
- DONALD FRAZIER, CEO
- Phone
- (510) 649-1930
- Return prepared by
- JDT & Associates
Mission
BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor and disabled people achieve health and self sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness in its community of Alameda County.
Program accomplishments
- BOSS provides housing and comprehensive support services to homeless, disabled, and very low-income families and individuals, to help them build new skills, overcome urgent health problems and other crises, and achieve stable income and permanent housing in the community. To achieve this goal, BOSS provides the following programs: Community Housing Support Services: BOSS provides the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness PATH outreach and referral services. Shelter Plus Care S+C case management services. CalAim Housing and community supports services. HRC/West Oakland Access Points, Coordinated Entry Assessments referrals for primary healthcare, substance use, mental health, benefits, job training, educational services, and housing. Income Services: BOSS helps people secure public benefits they are eligible for General Assistance, Social Security/Disability benefits, unemployment, veterans benefits, CalFresh, Covered California enrollments. BOSS shelters have computer labs where people can learn and practice software modules, to increase job skills, and work on resumes. BOSS provides Representative Payee services to individuals referred by Social Security as needing help to manage their funds. Emergency Shelters: BOSS provides emergency shelter to single adults in Berkeley at Ursula Sherman Village Harrison House, 50 beds and shelter to families Harrison House, 48 beds and Hayward South County Homeless Project, 24 beds, serving severe and persistent mentally ill. Meals, showers, laundry, storage, and help connecting people to housing search resources is provided in all BOSS shelters. Interim Housing: The program provides property management and access to case management, life skills classes, a small computer lab, peer support groups. Safe Haven Casa Maria: BOSS operates an Interim Housing facility in partnership with community partners providing housing, SSI/SSDI benefits, and navigation services. The Casa Maria Safe Haven project is comprised of 17 units serving a high need high risk population. RV Safe Parking: BOSS provides 40 spaces for individuals to park their RVs. These individuals also receive services that include case management and housing navigation. Independent Supported Living ISL: BOSS operates four permanent supportive housing facilities? Pacheco Court Hayward, 10 units, Adults McKinley House Berkeley, 7 units, Adults, Rosa Parks House 11 units, Adults, and South County Sober Housing Hayward 15 units, Transitional Age Youth, Cesar Chavez San Leandro, 2 units and program space services disabled individuals. BOSS Reentry Housing Network New Hope Reentry Campus and Women and Children?s Reentry Campus: provides services offers interim housing and onsite services for individuals returning home from incarceration to reintegrate into the community, transition into stable housing, reunify with family, and attain pro-social relationships. Services include personalized case management, life skills classes, peer support groups. Child/family services: BOSS provides after school education and developmental support for the homeless kids at our Berkeley housing facility the Childrens Learning Center. BOSS also connects families with therapy to recovery from trauma and provides counseling and education to help parents stay engaged in their kids learning when they move into housing of their own. Re-entry Support Services: Case Management Help with assessing needs, setting goals and monitoring progress, accessing needed resources, and staying focused and motivated. Drop-Ins & Referrals Drop-in hours for anyone in need get information and assistance, including needed referrals to programs and services. Outreach/Engagement Active community outreach to encourage participation in services and help people stay involved. Peer Support Coaching from others who have experienced the same struggles sharing lessons and celebrating success. The Rental AssiExpenses $18,889,835
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0173390
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,945,152
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,880,128
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $18,387,072 | $17,942,513 | $11,263,305 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,313,227 | $14,802,512 | $10,351,613 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY
- What is the EIN of BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY is 51-0173390.
- Is BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $236,731 (DONALD FRAZIER, CEO).
- How much revenue does BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,880,128, expenses of $22,224,164 and total assets of $19,945,152 at year end.
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