About | 2024 Balboa Island Improvement Association
The Balboa Island Improvement Association (BIIA) has been a cornerstone of the Balboa Island community since its founding in 1916. As a non-profit organization, the BIIA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life on Balboa Island by fostering a sense of community, addressing infrastructure needs, and preserving the island’s unique character.
WHAT WE DO
The BIIA plays a vital role in the everyday life of Balboa Island by:
- Organizing Community Events: We host a variety of annual events, such as the Pancake Breakfast, Summer Concert Series, and Holiday Home Tour, which bring the community together and celebrate the unique spirit of our island.
- Infrastructure and Maintenance: The BIIA works tirelessly to address the island’s infrastructure needs, including bulkhead repairs, ferry services, and the upkeep of essential utilities like water, gas, and electricity. These efforts ensure that our island remains functional and well-maintained.
- Beautification Projects: From maintaining flower beds at the bridge entrance to enhancing public spaces around the island, the BIIA is committed to preserving the aesthetic beauty of Balboa Island. These projects help maintain the island’s charm and make it an inviting place for both residents and visitors.
- Safety and Preparedness: We actively promote safety initiatives, such as emergency preparedness programs and bicycle safety campaigns, to ensure that our community is ready to handle any challenges that may arise.
WHO WE ARE
While the BIIA has been in existence since before 1918, it was not incorporated until December 16, 1952 in the State of California as a General Nonprofit Corporation “To provide a non-partisan, non-profit instrument through which the property owners of Balboa Island can work creatively together to promote the common good, to study and give public consideration to the problems and the interests of Balboa Island.” On the same date, the Franchise Tax Board of the State of California declared the BIIA exempt from State franchise tax being organized and operated exclusively as a civic league, and files an annual Statement of Domestic Nonprofit Corporation.
GET INVOLVED
- The BIIA thrives on: the active participation of its residents. We invite all members of the Balboa Island community to get involved with our initiatives, whether by volunteering at events, joining a committee, or simply attending our meetings to stay informed. Together, we can continue to make Balboa Island a place where tradition meets progress, and where the spirit of community is always alive.
- Contact Us
For more information about the BIIA, upcoming events, or how to get involved, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always here to help and welcome your input on how we can better serve our community. - Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (949) 384-8580
- Join us: in our mission to preserve the essence of Balboa Island while creating a bright future for all who call this beautiful island home!
