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Ballona Wetlands Land Trust

Raise public awareness of wetlands issues, use, and preservation. Encourage ecologically sensitive access to the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and a transparent restoration planning process. Pursue legal avenues …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Ballona Wetlands Land Trust

In 2023 the Land Trust conducted multiple field trips to the Ballona Wetlands and to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and led multiple nature walks for adults, including from the Culver City Senior Center. The Land Trust was represented at dozens of public meetings, including the California Coastal Commission, California Fish and Game Comission, State Coastal Conservancy, Ocean Protection Council, santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, and other agencies and entities. Additionally the Land Trust obtained favorable court rulings in two major environmental cases in 2023, one relating to the California Environmental Quality Act and the other relating to the California Fish and Game Code. the Land Trust participated in numerous public outreach events, including a booth …

Headquarters
Playa Del Rey, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Raise public awareness of wetlands issues, use, and preservation. Encourage ecologically sensitive access to the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and a transparent restoration planning process. Pursue legal avenues when the law has not been followed or enforced.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C320
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($43,664)
97% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Playa Del Rey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 954542207. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $70K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ballona Wetlands Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is located in Playa Del Rey, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ballona Wetlands Land Trust has $70K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $70K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ballona Wetlands Land Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ballona Wetlands Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Ballona Wetlands Land Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

In 2023 the Land Trust conducted multiple field trips to the Ballona Wetlands and to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and led multiple nature walks for adults, including from the Culver City Senior Center. The Land Trust was represented at dozens of public meetings, including the California Coastal Commission, California Fish and Game Comission, State Coastal Conservancy, Ocean Protection Council, santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, and other agencies and entities. Additionally the Land Trust obtained favorable court rulings in two major environmental cases in 2023, one relating to the California Environmental Quality Act and the other relating to the California Fish and Game Code. the Land... Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Ballona Wetlands Land Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $70K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Ballona Wetlands Land Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954542207, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

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Natalie Carrere
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Natalie C••••••
Treasurer
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Stephanie B••••••
Secretary
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Walter L•••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ballona Wetlands Land Trust This page 76 $69,898 97%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%
Empowerment Center for Children Youth and Families 90 $54,079 100%
Mohonk Consultations Inc 90 $66,455 97%
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators 89 $92,061 86%
New Hampshire Farm and Forest Exposition 89 $56,731 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ballona Wetlands Land Trust

What is Ballona Wetlands Land Trust?
Ballona Wetlands Land Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Playa Del Rey, United States. In 2023 the Land Trust conducted multiple field trips to the Ballona Wetlands and to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and led multiple nature walks for adults, including from the Culver City Senior Center. The Land Trust was represented at dozens of public meetings, including the California Coastal Commission, California Fish and Game Comission, State Coastal Conservancy, Ocean Protection Council, santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, and other agencies and entities. Additionally the Land Trust obtained favorable court rulings in two major environmental cases in 2023, one relating to the California Environmental Quality Act and the other relating to the California Fish and Game Code. the Land Trust participated in numerous public outreach events, including a booth at La Fiesta Ballona in Culver City and a booth at the Abbot Kinney Festival in Venice and coordinated nature walks in Area A of the Ecologival Reserve to celebrate 20 years of public ownership of the land. The event was covered by local ABC7 News.
Who leads Ballona Wetlands Land Trust?
Natalie Carrere serves as Treasurer.
Where is Ballona Wetlands Land Trust located?
Headquartered in Playa Del Rey, United States.
What is Ballona Wetlands Land Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ballona Wetlands Land Trust trustworthy?
Ballona Wetlands Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ballona Wetlands Land Trust's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954542207.
What is Ballona Wetlands Land Trust's website?
http://www.ballona.org