San Francisco, CA

BAY AREA DISC ASSOCIATION

EIN 82-2866445

Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation Children & youth

Mission

To serve, strengthen, and grow the Ultimate community by creating opportunities for athletes of all ages and backgrounds to interact, develop, and compete; in all aspects of its work and play the organization embraces and promotes the Spirit of the Game.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BAY AREA DISC ASSOCIATION

Bay Area Disc Association (BADA) is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on supporting and growing Ultimate (Frisbee) across youth, adult recreational, and club levels. The organization's EIN (82-2866445) is confirmed on its IRS Form 990 filings and public nonprofit databases; the organization’s federal tax-exempt status was established in 2018.

BADA runs leagues, clinics, summer camps, outreach programs, and a slate of regional tournaments (including youth and club events) to provide playing and development opportunities across the Bay Area. In recent years the organization has run 100+ distinct programs annually and served thousands of participants, with an emphasis on youth development, inclusion, and community access.

Governed by an independent board and supported by a small professional staff and volunteers, BADA emphasizes program-first spending and community-focused event management while partnering with local schools, USA Ultimate initiatives, and regional partners to expand access to the sport.

Notable achievements

Spaghetti Western youth tournament

Hosts one of the Bay Area’s largest youth Ultimate tournaments (multi-day, 40–50+ teams); the event serves as a major regional qualifier and development opportunity for high-school teams.

Program scale and reach

Operates a large portfolio of programs—leagues, clinics, camps, and community events—reaching several thousand participants annually and offering development pathways from beginner to competitive play.

Program-first spending

Recent public filings show the organization directs the majority of its expenses to program delivery (program expense ratio around three quarters), reflecting emphasis on direct services and events.

At a glance

Total assets: $167K
Annual revenue: $730K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 82-2866445
Location: San Francisco, CA
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization (tax-exempt status established in 2018).

Rated on Charity Navigator (Two-Star rating, score reported publicly).

Organizational staff and leaders have been active in regional and national Ultimate governance and inclusion efforts (including staff participation in USA Ultimate advisory initiatives).

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