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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3146589

BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM

Tax-exempt · CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552

Financials

$37K$46K2023$41K$53K2024$48K$52K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$48,283$51,774-$3,491$47,663$1,700$45,963
December 31, 2024990-EZ$40,746$52,596-$11,850$51,155$700$50,455
December 31, 2023990-EZ$36,948$45,692-$8,744$63,005$1,845$61,160
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$15,748
Program service revenue
$32,069
Investment income
$466

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$22,700
Printing, publications and postage
$231
Other expenses
$28,843
Program services (functional)
$4,175

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$51,155
Total assets, end of year
$47,663
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,700
Net assets, end of year
$45,963
Cash, savings and investments
$47,663
Gross receipts
$48,283

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOWARD BAILEYPast President0$0
ADAM BARASCHDirector0$0
MICHAEL MYERSVice President0$0
MATTHEW METZGERTreasurer0$0
RICHARD PIEROTTIEX-OFFICIO0$0
ANTHONY DUTRADirector0$0
HONORABLE M ELAINE HAMMONDGov0$0
THOMAS RUPPDirector0$0
SETH FREEMANDirector0$0
GINA KLUMPDirector0$0
VALERIE BANTNER PEODirector0$0
JAMES SHEPHERDDirector0$0
IVO KELLERIMMED PAST PRES0$0
DAVID BRADLOWDirector0$0
ROB HARRISPAST PRESIDENT0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RYAN WITTHANSSecretary0$0
WAYNE SILVERDirector0$0
AUSTIN WADEDirector0$0
HONORABLE CHARLES NOVACKGov0$0
MICHAEL KASOLASPast President0$0
JEANNIE KIMPresident0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOWARD BAILEYPast President0$0
ADAM BARASCHDirector0$0
MICHAEL MYERSSecretary0$0
MATTHEW METZGERDirector0$0
JULIE GLOSSON ISHIIImmed Past Pres0$0
ANTHONY DUTRADirector0$0
HONORABLE M ELAINE HAMMONDGov0$0
THOMAS RUPPDirector0$0
SETH FREEMANDirector0$0
GINA KLUMPDirector0$0
VALERIE BANTNER PEODirector0$0
JOHN LUCASDirector0$0
JAMES SHEPHERDDirector0$0
IVO KELLERPresident0$0
DAVID BRADLOWDirector0$0
RYAN WITTHANSTreasurer0$0
WAYNE SILVERDirector0$0
HONORABLE CHARLES NOVACKGov0$0
MICHAEL KASOLASPast President0$0
JEANNIE KIMVice President0$0
CARA PORTERDirector0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOWARD BAILEYPast President0$0
ADAM BARASCHDirector0$0
MICHAEL MYERSTreasurer0$0
MATTHEW METZGERDirector0$0
JULIE GLOSSON ISHIIPresident0$0
HONORABLE M ELAINE HAMMONDGov0$0
SETH FREEMANDirector0$0
GINA KLUMPDirector0$0
VALERIE BANTNER PEODirector0$0
JOHN LUCASDirector0$0
JAMES SHEPHERDDirector0$0
IVO KELLERVice President0$0
DAVID BRADLOWDirector0$0
RYAN WITTHANSDirector0$0
WAYNE SILVERDirector0$0
HONORABLE CHARLES NOVACKGov0$0
MICHAEL KASOLASPast President0$0
LISA LENHERRImmed Past Pres0$0
JEANNIE KIMSecretary0$0
CARA PORTERDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4061 EAST CASTRO VALLEY BLVD 184, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-4840
In care of
% CHARLES SPEER CPA
Signed the 990-EZ
JEANNIE KIM, President
Phone
(510) 589-8749
Website
babf.com
Return prepared by
KOKJER PIEROTTI MAIOCCO &DUCK

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3146589 or by the name BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The organization's mission is to provide educational and informational forums concerning legal, procedural and administrative aspects of bankruptcy matters.Programs featuring speakers and panel discussions attended by bankruptcy judges, attorneys, CPAs and other members with an interest in bankruptcy matters. There are approximately six programs that are attended by approximately 40 - 200 members that benefit from the broad exchange of ideas.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY DEVELOPMENTS 2025AUGUST 27, 202532 ATTENDEES
    Expenses $276
  • JUDGES PANEL PROGRAM 2025OCTOBER 202571 ATTENDEES
    Expenses $3,709
  • ROUND-UP OF CURRENT SUPREME COURT CASES - FOCUSING ON THOSE MOST IMPORTANT TO BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTSNOVEMBER 10, 202552 ATTENDEES
    Expenses $190

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
94-3146589
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,663
Income (IRS master file)
$48,283

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$48,283$51,774$47,663IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$40,746$52,596$51,155IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$36,948$45,692$63,005XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 94-3146589).

Questions about BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM

What is the EIN of BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM is 94-3146589.
Is BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1994.
Are donations to BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BAY AREA BANKRUPTCY FORUM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $48,283, expenses of $51,774 and total assets of $47,663 at year end.

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