Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area
Seamless Bay Area is primarily an advocate for legislative change at the local and state levels in California, but also conducts educational, research, and engagement activities.
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area at a glance
In short: Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area gave $204K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $204K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,548
- +105.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $203,548
- +105.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $203,548
- Total assets
- $17,124
- -86.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seamless Bay Area ($204K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2023) to $204K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless Bay Area San Francisco, CA | Program support | $203,548 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,124 | $117,996 | $223,485 | $203,548 | 1 | $89 |
| 2023 | $125,626 | $202,165 | $132,388 | $99,300 | 1 | $759 |
| 2022 | $55,187 | $148,653 | $151,999 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $57,424 | $165,428 | $153,162 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $78,515 | $164,801 | $151,745 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $29,117 | $59,492 | $30,375 | — | — | — |
About Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area
Based on IRS filings
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $204K. Net investment income was $89.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area is led by Dave Sorrell, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Sorrell
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Verbrugge
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felix Pomerantz
Director
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darnell Grisby
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JQ Ramos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beaudry Kock
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ron Kilcoyne (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Barz (2019–2020) — Secretary-Treas
- Former: Adina Levin (2019) — Director
- Former: Courtney Ferris (2019) — Director
- Former: Ian Griffiths (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area
How much does Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area give each year?
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area gave $204K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $99K across 1 grant.
How large is Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area?
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $118K.
What is Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area?
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area operate?
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area has awarded grants in California.
What is Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area's EIN?
Seamless Bay Area Alliance formerly Seamless Bay Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4526281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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