Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1997, with $4,974,875 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10731 Treena St Ste 102, San Diego, CA, 92131 EIN 31-1540383 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.0M
▼ 6.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.8M
Net assets
$90.4M
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.
C+
—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 Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating186 mo reserves · -17% 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 Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation: 186 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation— 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 Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10731 Treena St Ste 102, San Diego, CA, 92131
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $16.8M (FY2013) to $5.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $272Net assets $90.4M
Operating margin
-17.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90.4M
Total liabilities
$272
Net assets
$90.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,974,875▼6.4% | $5,836,556▼4.4% | $90,411,132▼0.9% | $90,411,404▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,312,663▼35.5% | $6,103,223▲0.2% | $91,272,813▼0.9% | $91,275,609▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $8,237,402▼7.9% | $6,093,367▲18.9% | $92,063,373▲2.4% | $92,065,004▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,940,204▲242% | $5,125,942▲8.6% | $89,919,338▲4.4% | $89,922,595▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,610,450▼31.0% | $4,720,772▼13.8% | $86,105,076▼2.5% | $86,108,146▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,783,752▼44.7% | $5,478,627▼2.2% | $88,269,122▼1.4% | $88,269,490▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $6,842,106▲24.5% | $5,602,984▲5.1% | $89,539,637▲1.4% | $89,539,725▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,496,431▲69.2% | $5,328,735▲5.8% | $88,290,156▲0.2% | $88,297,059▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,248,421▼82.0% | $5,034,347▼9.2% | $88,099,675▼2.1% | $88,099,825▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $18,064,865▲7.6% | $5,542,722▲116% | $89,955,161▲16.8% | $89,975,161▲16.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $16,795,377 | $2,560,256 | $76,986,119 | $76,986,119 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1540383, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation's EIN?
- Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1540383.
- How much revenue does Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation report?
- Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation reported $4,974,875 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation (EIN 31-1540383) 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.