Walden Environment
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Walden Environment is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1977, with $24,108,584 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8525 Gibbs Dr Ste 100, San Diego, CA, 92123 EIN 94-2358632 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.1M
▲ 39.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.5M
Net assets
$11.5M
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 Walden Environment— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +23% 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 Walden Environment: 7 mo reserves · +23% 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 Walden Environment— 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 Walden Environment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8525 Gibbs Dr Ste 100, San Diego, CA, 92123
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.4M (FY2013) to $24.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $11.5M
Operating margin
23.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.7M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$11.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,108,584▲39.0% | $18,515,953▲5.2% | $11,452,998▲98.9% | $13,713,335▲52.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $17,347,241▼1.2% | $17,595,271▲6.0% | $5,757,002▼4.1% | $9,019,964▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $17,552,365▼2.9% | $16,600,913▼6.8% | $6,005,073▲19.8% | $7,959,151▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $18,083,359▲0.8% | $17,806,287▼0.3% | $5,010,596▲4.6% | $6,771,188▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,948,073▲4.8% | $17,868,328▲9.8% | $4,792,471▲1.7% | $7,781,775▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,130,901▲20.5% | $16,266,155▲18.2% | $4,712,726▲30.3% | $7,173,492▲50.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $14,221,991▲8.6% | $13,760,478▲8.6% | $3,616,544▲14.6% | $4,767,924▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,097,087▲11.6% | $12,671,849▲15.8% | $3,155,031▲22.2% | $4,215,032▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,735,860▲17.6% | $10,947,072▲16.8% | $2,581,183▲44.0% | $3,458,725▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,982,077▲16.5% | $9,372,971▲9.9% | $1,792,375▲51.5% | $2,585,976▲54.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,567,793▲15.7% | $8,526,386▲18.7% | $1,183,269▲3.6% | $1,669,548▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,404,189 | $7,183,766▲27.1% | $1,141,862▲23.9% | $1,615,146▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,651,828▼5.3% | $921,439▲33.1% | $1,478,647▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,965,935▼19.6% | $692,532▼1.3% | $1,206,131▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,421,889 | $701,915 | $1,357,219 | 990 |
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 · $3.2M total
39 grants to Walden Environment totaling $3.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Mental healing and welll being for foster youth an | 2024 | $24,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $271,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $35,203 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Housing, health, and success for our foster and fo | 2023 | $24,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2023 | $10,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $406,750 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Wine d'vine | 2022 | $59,478 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $23,450 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,349 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $417,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $417,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2021 | $87,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Walden Environment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Walden Environment is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2358632, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Walden Environment's EIN?
- Walden Environment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2358632.
- How much revenue does Walden Environment report?
- Walden Environment reported $24,108,584 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Walden Environment have?
- CharityIndex grades Walden Environment B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Walden Environment (EIN 94-2358632) 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.