Affiliations and References​

Breathe California of the Bay Area is a certified non-profit organization granted exemption from federal taxes under the Internal Revenue Service code section 501(c)(3). We are organized and operated exclusively to promote healthy lungs and fight lung disease throughout the Bay Area. Our tax id number is 94-1156307.
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Breathe California of the Bay Area is proud to be recognized as a:
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United Way Affiliated Agency

United Way Silicon Valley improves the lives of local children, families and individuals by mobilizing the caring power of the community. As an affiliated agency, Breathe California of the Bay Area is proud to work in partnership with United Way Silicon Valley to tackle the issues that matter most.

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​Certified Green Business

Breathe California of the Bay Area first became a Certified Green Business in 2004 and continues to operate according to the highest green standards. The agency is a proud member of the Santa Clara County Green Business Program which certifies local businesses and agencies that operate using environmentally sound practices.

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Cultural Diversity Award Recipient

As a recipient of the Bernard Gregory Award for Cultural Diversity, Breathe California of the Bay Area strives to develop successful diversity practices in all of its charitable work. The Bernard Gregory Award for Cultural Diversity acknowledges organizations and individuals that have implemented noteworthy diversity practices through projects, activities, or other actions that help the agency achieve its mission.

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​In addition, Breathe California of the Bay Area is featured and highly-rated by various websites that monitor, evaluate and provide information about various non-profit agencies. Please follow the links to our agency’s pages on Charity Navigator and Guide Star to see their evaluation of how we pursue our charitable mission here in the Bay Area.