Analysis: Bay Area Poverty Is Rising
After a decade on the decline, Bay Area poverty has sharply increased. See the latest data and how Tipping Point is investing in poverty solutions.
2025 REPORT
Tracking Bay Area Poverty Trends
Each year, we research and publish the latest data on Bay Area poverty so we can identify solutions to address the most pressing challenges facing our region. Our latest report shows that after a decade of decline, poverty has sharply increased in the Bay amidst a rising cost of living and shrinking safety net programs.
Read the research and learn more about how Tipping Point is working to respond to the urgency of rising poverty now and address the systems that keep poverty in place.
Creating Pathways to Prosperity
Find + Fund
Vet the Most Promising Solutions
Our team of experts rigorously vets every investment we make, providing grantees unrestricted funding for poverty-fighting and life-changing solutions.
PARTNER + STRENGTHEN
Provide Tailored Resources Beyond the Dollar
We help organizations increase impact by providing customized support, from strategic planning to leadership development.
Investigate + Change
Influence Policy through Research + Advocacy
Tipping Point prevents poverty by investigating the root causes and changing the conditions that hold poverty in place.
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Transformative Change Across Impact Areas
We invest in solutions that support people at critical milestones in their lives: stable housing, a strong start in early childhood, a college degree, and a well-paying job.
