Trunks & Leaves Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Trunks & Leaves Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2012, with $375,048 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10252 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA, 92126 EIN 45-3996546 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2025)
$375K
▲ 102.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$191K
Net assets
$356K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Trunks & Leaves Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +49% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Trunks & Leaves Inc: 22 mo reserves · +49% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Trunks & Leaves Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Trunks & Leaves Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10252 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA, 92126
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $174K (FY2023) to $375K (FY2025) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $356K
Operating margin
49.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$356K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$356K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,048▲102% | $191,284▼5.2% | $356,200▲107% | $356,200▲107% | 990 |
| 2024 | $185,635▲6.8% | $201,677▲46.7% | $172,436▼8.5% | $172,436▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $173,794 | $137,450 | $188,478 | $188,478 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $198K total
7 grants to Trunks & Leaves Inc totaling $198K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2023 | $80,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2023 | $41,200 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2022 | $9,717 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2021 | $5,813 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2020 | $21,593 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2017 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trunks & Leaves Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trunks & Leaves Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3996546, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trunks & Leaves Inc's EIN?
- Trunks & Leaves Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3996546.
- How much revenue does Trunks & Leaves Inc report?
- Trunks & Leaves Inc reported $375,048 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Trunks & Leaves Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Trunks & Leaves Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Trunks & Leaves Inc (EIN 45-3996546) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.