Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Walnut Creek, California, registered in 1983, with $1,493,269 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
960 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 EIN 94-2915151 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 0.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$603K
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 Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +2% 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 Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12: 5 mo reserves · +2% 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 Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12— 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 Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 960 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
- City
- Walnut Creek
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $650K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $603K
Operating margin
2.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$603K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$603K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,493,269▲0.9% | $1,461,221▲3.9% | $603,210▲7.8% | $603,210▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,479,451▲7.5% | $1,405,824▲2.3% | $559,662▲17.4% | $558,331▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,376,562▼0.9% | $1,373,839▲6.5% | $476,911▲1.1% | $472,814▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,389,077▲7.1% | $1,289,459▲7.0% | $471,547▲25.9% | $471,485▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,297,074▲0.9% | $1,205,646▼1.1% | $374,580▲32.3% | $374,519▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,284,970▲30.5% | $1,219,604▲8.9% | $283,152▲30.3% | $294,473▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $984,420▲8.4% | $1,119,909▲24.4% | $217,304▼38.4% | $217,327▼38.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $908,179▲4.4% | $900,056▼9.8% | $352,793▲2.4% | $355,400▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $870,043▼19.5% | $997,329▲3.8% | $344,670▼27.0% | $344,670▼27.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,080,202▲58.1% | $960,916▲33.8% | $471,956▲33.8% | $471,956▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $683,299▲5.1% | $718,309▲6.0% | $352,670▼9.0% | $358,702▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $650,449 | $677,709▼9.6% | $387,680▼6.6% | $387,680▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $749,879▼10.1% | $414,940▼8.6% | $414,940▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $834,358 | $454,018 | $454,018 | 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 · $1.1M total
28 grants to Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $165,290 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,759 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,874 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $151,038 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $14,679 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $112,023 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $48,945 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,476 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $6,261 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $5,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $110,723 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $50,214 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $50,214 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $11,250 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $5,213 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2915151, based in Walnut Creek, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12's EIN?
- Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2915151.
- How much revenue does Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 report?
- Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 reported $1,493,269 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 have?
- CharityIndex grades Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Walnut Creek Education Foundation K-12 (EIN 94-2915151) 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.