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Walden Sierra Corporation

EIN 52-1267498 · Charlott Hall, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WALDEN WISE CONVENES AND FACILITATES A COMMUNITY OF CHAMPIONS DEDICATED TO DESIGNING THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN IN ALIGNMENT WITH THEIR SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND NEURAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$200,452
Spending
$648,775
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
61.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$170,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 224% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $35,040 spent. WALDEN WISE CREATES FREE, SCIENCE-INFORMED RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT ADULTS IN NURTURING THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THE CHILDREN IN THEIR LIVES.
  2. $261,103 spent. WALDEN WISE PARTNERS AND COLLABORATES WITH INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS TO ACTIVELY SHARE AND DEPLOY ITS RESOURCES. ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS ARE CENTRAL TO ENSURING TOOLS REACH AND SUPPORT THE ADULTS WHO CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS.
  3. $156,092 spent. WALDEN WELL PROVIDES TOOLS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS TO LEAD EFFECTIVELY AND CREATE POSITIVE IMPACT ACROSS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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