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Emerald Keepers

EIN 84-2582954 · Coronado, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To educate the Community of Coronado to develop more sustainable practices for the health of our oceans, our beach community and the world.

Income
$176,203
Spending
$97,254
Reserves
31.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (7)
  1. $23,263 spent. Educational Outreach: Wrote and published weekly articles in two local newspapers and published 1-3 social media posts per week to educate the public about important environmental issues, share practical tips and techniques for more sustainable living, promote Emerald Keepers many community programs, and celebrate our community members with Emerald Keeper of the month features. Maintained our website providing many educational resources to help the community on their journey to living more sustainably
  2. $13,516 spent. CHS Intern Program: Organized and ran an internship for high school students in collaboration with the local high school. Interns acquire transferable skills for success by working on passion projects to reduce waste and make our city more sustainable, teaching younger students about environmental issues, speaking in public forums including at school assemblies and in front of City Council. Interns volunteer at community outreach events to educate the public about sustainability practices and build community relationships. Interns maintain gardens on school grounds, learn about growing crops and composting, donate food to a local food pantry, and teach other students about their work in the garden.
  3. $7,173 spent. Chalk Walk: Hosted high school artists for environment-themed chalk walk with educational booths. An estimated 4,000 people visited the chalk art-work produced by the students and the booths, and watched short films educating about plastics, waste sorting and sustainable swaps. Student attendees received educational puzzle booklets entirely produced by Emerald Keepers.
  4. $620 spent. Walking and Biking Education Tour
  5. $4,936 spent. Motor Cars on Mainstreet: Electric Vehicle Exhibit: Hosted the EV exhibit featuring hybrid, electric, and hydrogen powered vehicles to educate the public about alternatives to gasoline powered cars.
  6. $6,015 spent. Coronado Flower Show: Hosted an educational booth educating the public about eco-friendly yards and local pollinators. Green Ribbon program included judging and awarding ribbons for earth-friendly home fronts throughout Coronado.
  7. $5,504 spent. Earth Month Education & Celebration: Educated and celebrated earth month including poster competition, educational film screening, and themed coloring contest.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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