WALDEN ENVIRONMENT DBA WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES

EIN: 942358632 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$24,108,584
Total Expenses
$18,515,953
Total Assets
$13,713,335
Net Assets
$11,452,998
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TERESA STIVERS
Phone
6195845777
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WALDEN ENVIRONMENT DBA WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $24.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.6M, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

WALDEN ENVIRONMENT DBA WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES ("WALDEN") IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1976 TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN UNABLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES DUE TO ABANDONMENT, ABUSE, OR NEGLECT. WALDEN'S GOAL IS TO HELP STABILIZE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES. WALDEN IS A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION AGENCY ENGAGED IN THE RECRUITMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING OF FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS; THE CAREFUL PLACEMENT OF FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CHILDREN; AND HOUSING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. WALDEN'S FUNDING COMES PRIMARILY FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY WELFARE PROGRAMS. EACH YEAR, WALDEN PROVIDES SERVICES TO ROUGHLY 1,478 CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESCRIBED HERE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,634,450

Transitional Housing Placement (THP) Programs:WALDEN IS LICENSED TO PROVIDE THPP NMD FOR FOSTER YOUTH (18-21) WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO STAY IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE AND PROVIDE THP PLUS PROGRAMS FOR FORMER...

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Transitional Housing Placement (THP) Programs:WALDEN IS LICENSED TO PROVIDE THPP NMD FOR FOSTER YOUTH (18-21) WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO STAY IN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE AND PROVIDE THP PLUS PROGRAMS FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH (18-24) THROUGH COUNTY CONTRACTS. WALDEN PROVIDE HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SEVRICES.UNLIKE THE NEARLY 65% OF YOUTH WHO LEAVE FOSTER CARE WITH NO PLACE TO CALL HOME AND NO CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY, YOUTH IN WALDEN' S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS LEARN HOW TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN IN THE COMMUNITY, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH MENTORS, AND EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE OR LEARN A VOCATION. WALDEN PROIVDE HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES TO UNHOUSED YOUTH THROUGH RIVERSIDE COUNTY.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,277,823

Foster & Adoption Services:CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENTER FOSTER CARE WHEN THEIR FAMILIES ARE NOT ABLE TO SAFELY CARE FOR THEM. WALDEN'S LICENSED FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS ENABLES INFANTS AND...

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Foster & Adoption Services:CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENTER FOSTER CARE WHEN THEIR FAMILIES ARE NOT ABLE TO SAFELY CARE FOR THEM. WALDEN'S LICENSED FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS ENABLES INFANTS AND SIBLING GROUPS, TEENS AND CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, AND SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS TO GROW UP KNOWING THE LOVE AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY THAT LIVING IN A FAMILY PROVIDES. MANY CHILDREN NEED ADDIITONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS AND OUR PLACED THROUGH WALDENS INTENSIVE SERVICES FOSTER CARE PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,033,468

WALDEN PROIVDE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNTIY PROGRAMS: FIRST 5 SAN BERNARDINO NURTURING FAMILIES PROGRAM: PROVIDING PARENTING CLASSES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SAN BERNARINDO...

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WALDEN PROIVDE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNTIY PROGRAMS: FIRST 5 SAN BERNARDINO NURTURING FAMILIES PROGRAM: PROVIDING PARENTING CLASSES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SAN BERNARINDO COUNTY.EXTENDED CARE/AFTERCARE SERVICES: WALDEN PROVIDES SERVICES TO FOSTER AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH (18-21) THROUGHOUT SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, INCLUDING CASE MANAGERMENT AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS.INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS): WALDEN PROVIDES WEEKLY TRAINING CLASSES FOR FOSTER AND PROBATION YOUTH FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (OCPSC) MESSAGING GRANT: WALDEN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO RE-ENFORCE EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES, AND INFORMATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY MESSENGER.MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: WALDEN PROVIDE MENTAL HELATH SERVICES TO FOSTER YOUTH IN RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARIDNO COUNTIES. THE CLINICS PROVIDE THERAPY, REHABILITATION, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE SERVICES. CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WALDEN'S OTHER DISTRICTS ARE REFERRED TO TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WALDEN STAFFARE PREPARING TO PROVIDE FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT, AN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE,THROUGH A STATE CAPACITY BUILDING RPOGRAM.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,009,644
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $72,951
Other Revenue $25,989
TOTAL REVENUE $24,108,584

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,489,090
Fundraising Expenses $610,290
Program Expenses $15,945,741
Other Expenses $11,026,863
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,515,953

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,108,584 $17,347,241 +0.4%
Expenses $18,515,953 $17,595,271 +0.1%
Net Income $5,592,631 $-248,030 -23.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
137
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$548,250
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERESA STIVERS CEO 40.00
Officer
$158,329 $33,810 $192,139
SUE EVANS COO 40.00
Officer
$162,744 $24,112 $186,856
DAVID KVENDRU CFO 40.00
Officer
$158,778 $10,477 $169,255
DARJENE GRAHAM-PEREZ CHRO 40.00
$110,157 $4,420 $114,577
LESLIE LEVINSON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILE ALEXANDER Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVIER METOYER Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON GELBRICH Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERIE ENGE Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESE CABALLES Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJAH GAINEY Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED GOOCH Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER LOPEZ GAMBLE Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SHULTS Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA DA ROSA Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENORE VAUGHN Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND SIMAS Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $24,108,584 $18,515,953 $13,713,335 $5,592,631
2024 $17,347,241 $17,595,271 $9,019,964 $-248,030
2023 $17,552,365 $16,600,913 $7,959,151 $951,452
2022 $18,083,359 $17,806,287 $6,771,188 $277,072
2021 $17,948,073 $17,868,328 $7,781,775 $79,745
2020 $17,130,901 $16,266,155 $7,173,492 $864,746
2018 $14,221,991 $13,760,478 $4,767,924 $461,513
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