SF BayLEAFs is a member supported and operated California Corporation, which has been approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit effective April 10, 2012. The charter of the organization is to provide community to the Nissan LEAF owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond and to promote adoption of electric vehicles through public outreach and education. Membership is open to all EV enthusiasts.

SF BayLEAFs is also an advocate for its members in front of Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies as they develop public policy for EVs and other clean energy transportation programs.