Nonprofit · EIN 04-2171186
WALKER INC
Tax-exempt · NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $39,450,996 | $32,446,374 | $7,004,622 | $53,160,384 | $8,085,937 | $45,074,447 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $33,307,674 | $29,506,029 | $3,801,645 | $46,604,292 | $9,566,508 | $37,037,784 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $28,147,370 | $24,407,095 | $3,740,275 | $42,202,213 | $9,665,917 | $32,536,296 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,042,536
- of which government grants
- $3,894,952
- Program service revenue
- $29,569,511
- Investment income
- $838,065
- Other revenue
- $884
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $930,678
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,748,244
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,609,033
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $125,554
- Accounting fees
- $120,000
- Occupancy
- $2,015,915
- Travel
- $135,685
- Depreciation
- $1,150,748
- Program services (functional)
- $26,202,908
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,397,019
- Fundraising (functional)
- $846,447
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,604,292
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,160,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,085,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,074,447
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,494,304
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,043,773
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $39,281,980
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,792,467
- Gross receipts
- $39,592,728
- Employees
- 481
- Volunteers
- 182
- Year formed
- 1930
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE TAKAHASHI | PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 3/2025) Officer | 40 | $478,300 | $29,621 |
| EDITH JANAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $215,881 | $14,178 |
| JACOB MURRAY | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,042 | $26,698 |
| JULIE BROWN | CHIEF HR OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,885 | $4,977 |
| SCOTT PRESTON | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,269 | $4,042 |
| PAMELA SULLIVAN | SENIOR VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,506 | $3,919 |
| DANIELLE MURSTEIN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 30 | $159,703 | $5,037 |
| JOHN LAYTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JENKINS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WITHINGTON PAUL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNA SCHWARTZ PLACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SOBER AIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MANCHESTER BARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CARLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CUDDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSA NICOLAZZO-DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA DIMOTTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SONYA HAMORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCARDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN RELIHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHANDA SMART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE MURPHY | CFO (BEG. 1/2025) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE TAKAHASHI | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $419,685 | $27,431 |
| KIT YUE WONG | MED. DIR. & PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 30 | $257,099 | $6,720 |
| EDITH JANAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $217,049 | $13,566 |
| DANIELLE MURSTEIN | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 30 | $223,914 | $3,757 |
| JULIE BROWN | CHIEF HR OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,784 | $4,701 |
| JACOB MURRAY | EXEC. DIR. OF WALKER SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,324 | $9,687 |
| JAMES CHATTERTON | CFO (THRU 4/2024) Officer | 40 | $180,653 | $4,473 |
| SCOTT PRESTON | VP OF PERFORMANCE IMRPOVEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,665 | $3,943 |
| JOHN LAYTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JENKINS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WITHINGTON PAUL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNA SCHWARTZ PLACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SOBER AIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MANCHESTER BARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CARLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CUDDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA NICOLAZZO-DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA DIMOTTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA HAMORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCARDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN RELIHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA SMART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE TAKAHASHI | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $336,611 | $25,397 |
| KIT YUE WONG | MED. DIR.& PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 30 | $241,584 | $9,744 |
| EDITH JANAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $206,757 | $12,392 |
| JULIE BROWN | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,357 | $5,050 |
| JAMES CHATTERTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $164,410 | $4,422 |
| SCOTT PRESTON | VP OF PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,176 | $4,182 |
| PAMELA SULLIVAN | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,347 | $3,882 |
| SHANNON LEE | VP OF COMM. & STRATEGIC INIT. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,555 | $4,030 |
| JOHN LAYTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JENKINS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY PAUL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNA SCHWARTZ PLACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SOBER AIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MANCHESTER BARRETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CARLETON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CUDDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA NICOLAZZO-DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA DIMOTTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA HAMORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCARDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MONTGOMERY-HYDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN RELIHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN TANNENBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1968 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1410
- In care of
- % NICOLE DESHENES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATE MURPHY, 1968 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492
- Signed the 990
- KATE MURPHY, CFO
- Phone
- (781) 449-4500
- Website
- WWW.WALKERCARES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEONARD MULHERIN & GREENE PC
Mission
TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE FACING COMPLEX EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND LEARNING CHALLENGES BY PARTNERING WITH THESE CHILDREN AND YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO NURTURE HOPE, BUILD STRENGTHS, AND DEVELOP LIFELONG SKILLS.
Program accomplishments
- THE WALKER INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM (IRTP) WAS CREATED TO HELP HIGH-RISK, MULTIPLE-COMPLEX CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A PERMANENT FAMILY CONNECTION WHILE PREVENTING THE DAMAGE OF SERIAL PLACEMENT DISRUPTIONS. THE WALKER IRTP IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, FULLY LICENSED AND CHAPTER 766-APPROVED PROGRAM THAT SERVES CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 13 WHO CAN BE MAINTAINED IN A STAFF-SECURE GROUP SETTING.Expenses $8,277,151 · revenue $10,048,776
- THE DAY TREATMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A CHAPTER 766-APPROVED ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH HISTORIES OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS, CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS, LANGUAGE DISORDERS, LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND/OR HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.Expenses $4,947,329 · revenue $6,263,393
- WALKER COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES IN A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT. PRACTITIONERS UTILIZE AN ECOLOGICAL APPROACH THAT ADDRESSES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, ENVIORNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY FACTORS. WALKER COMMUNITY COUNSELING INCLUDES CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, MASTER LEVEL CLINCICAL INTERNS, PSYCHIATRISTS, AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRESCRIBERS. WALKER COMMUNITY COUNSELING PRACTITIONERS ARE TRAINED IN THE APPLICATION OF A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES, EMOTIONAL ISSUES, TRAUMA, AND OTHER COMPLE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.Expenses $4,463,919 · revenue $4,711,306
- WALKER BEACON SCHOOL IS A FULLY ACCREDITED, CO-EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS IN A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AGES 12 TO 22 FROM THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.Expenses $2,720,903 · revenue $3,096,640
- WALKER SOLUTIONS PROVIDES CONSULTATION, DIRECT STAFF SUPPORT, HOME-BASED SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND STUDENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION SERVICES TO MORE THAN 55 SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVES IN THE GREATER BOSTON AND WORCESTER AREAS.Expenses $2,204,835 · revenue $2,082,295
- THE ACUTE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS A HOSPITAL-DIVERSION PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM STABILIZATION SUPPORT TO CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 10 WHO ARE ACTIVELY IN SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CRISIS.Expenses $1,733,296 · revenue $1,962,288
- THE AIN GROUP HOME IS AN INTENSIVE GROUP HOME (1:3), COEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 13 AND THIER FAMILIES. AS AN INTENSIVE GROUP HOME, THE AIN GROUP HOME PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED, HOME-LIKE LIVING ENVIORNMENT. WHILE ON-SITE, CHILDREN RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT THAT INCLUDES CLINICAL SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. OUTSIDE OF THE RESIDENCE, CHILDREN PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING COMMUNITY BASED SCHOOLS, CAMPS, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS.Expenses $1,521,529 · revenue $3,289,227
- THE THERAPEUTIC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (TASP) WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL AND STRUCTURED RECREATIONAL GROUP ACTIVITIES, OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM, TAILORED TO THE NEED OF THE STUDENTS ENROLLED. LOCATED AT THE WALKER BEACON SCHOOL, TASP SERVES UP TO 8 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 13 OFFERING SUPPORTS SUCH AS INDIVIDUALIZED ACTION PLANS, GROUP THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND COORDINATION, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND DISCHARGE AND TRANSITION PLANNING TO PREPARE STUDENT FOR INCLUSION IN A LESS STRUCTURED SETTING.Expenses $333,946 · revenue $384,468
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2171186
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,160,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,592,728
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $39,450,996 | $32,446,374 | $53,160,384 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $33,307,674 | $29,506,029 | $46,604,292 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $28,147,370 | $24,407,095 | $42,202,213 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,525,942 | $21,591,419 | $36,656,380 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2171186).
Questions about WALKER INC
- What is the EIN of WALKER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WALKER INC is 04-2171186.
- Is WALKER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to WALKER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WALKER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WALKER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WALKER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WALKER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATE MURPHY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WALKER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $478,300 (EUGENE TAKAHASHI, PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 3/2025)).
- How much revenue does WALKER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,450,996, expenses of $32,446,374 and total assets of $53,160,384 at year end.
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