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Laguna Canyon Foundation

Dedicated to the conservation and ongoing protection of the south coast wilderness.

Environment Laguna Beach, CA EIN 330441816 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Laguna Canyon Foundation

Protect what you love Dedicated to the 22,000-acre South Coast Wilderness system of parks and preserves. Be a part of protecting the land you love. When you’re out in our canyon, take a minute to think about what could have been. In 1989 organized protesters marched down Laguna Canyon Road to prevent the development of…

Founded
Headquarters
Laguna Beach, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C123
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

Dedicated to the conservation and ongoing protection of the south coast wilderness.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C123
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Laguna Canyon Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Laguna Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 330441816. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Laguna Canyon Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Laguna Canyon Foundation is located in Laguna Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Laguna Canyon Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Laguna Canyon Foundation 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Laguna Canyon Foundation. 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.

Laguna Canyon Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Protect what you love Dedicated to the 22,000-acre South Coast Wilderness system of parks and preserves. Be a part of protecting the land you love. When you’re out in our canyon, take a minute to think about what could have been. In 1989 organized protesters marched down Laguna Canyon Road to prevent the development of… Laguna Canyon Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Laguna Canyon Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Laguna Canyon Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Laguna Canyon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330441816, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SC
Scott Thomas
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Adele H••••
Director
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Andrew C••••
Director
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Barbara N•••••
Director
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Bob W•••••
Director
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Calen O••••••
Director
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Carey S•••••••••
Director
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Charlotte M••••••
Director
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Derek O•••••••
Director
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Don V•••••••
Director
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Hallie J••••
Executive Director
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Jacky C••••••
Executive Director
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Johanna F•••••
Director
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Ken F••••
Director
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Lance V••••••
Director
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Madeline P•••••••
Director
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Mark D•••••
President
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Michelle K•••••
Vice President
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Mike A•••••
Treasurer
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Richard R•••••
Director
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Scott F•••••••
Vice President/Secretary
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Scott T•••••
Director
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Stacy B••••••••
Director
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Sue K••••
Director
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Tom S••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Laguna Canyon Foundation This page 89 $1.9 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Laguna Canyon Foundation

What is Laguna Canyon Foundation?
Laguna Canyon Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Laguna Beach, United States. Protect what you love Dedicated to the 22,000-acre South Coast Wilderness system of parks and preserves. Be a part of protecting the land you love. When you’re out in our canyon, take a minute to think about what could have been. In 1989 organized protesters marched down Laguna Canyon Road to prevent the development of…
When was Laguna Canyon Foundation founded?
Laguna Canyon Foundation was founded in 1991.
Who leads Laguna Canyon Foundation?
Scott Thomas serves as Executive Director.
Where is Laguna Canyon Foundation located?
Headquartered in Laguna Beach, United States.
What is Laguna Canyon Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Laguna Canyon Foundation trustworthy?
Laguna Canyon Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Laguna Canyon Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 330441816.
What is Laguna Canyon Foundation's website?
http://lagunacanyon.org