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EIN 26-3661313

Operation Surf

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
San Luis Obispo
State
California
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
E00: Health Care: General
Description
Operation Surf provides adaptive surfing to wounded military and under-served populations. The organization develops community programs that utilize surfing, along with other activities, to help individuals change their perspective and overcome their particular life's challenges. They value an individual's right to lead a happy, productive life. Operation Surf directly benefits wounded and disabled active duty military and veterans through alternative recreational options such as surfing.
Also known as...
Amazing Surf Adventures
Total revenues
$773,690
2023
Total expenses
$692,137
2023
Total assets
$276,339
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Operation Surf

Operation Surf directly benefits wounded and disabled active duty military and veterans by providing them with alternative recreational options (surfing).

Who funds Operation Surf

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Milbank Foundation for RehabilitationOperating Support$100,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$99,900
Pledgeling FoundationGeneral$50,594
...and 18 more grants received totalling $442,488

Personnel at Operation Surf

NameTitleCompensation
Amanda CurazaExecutive Director$44,583
Payton WrightCommunications Manager
Madison KudskDevelopment and Outreach Manager
John HallettProgram Manager
Sierra MendozaOperations Manager
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Operation Surf

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$775,967
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$175
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-2,452
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$773,690

Form 990s for Operation Surf

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-22990View PDF
2022-122023-07-17990View PDF
2021-122022-10-05990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122022-03-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,594 from Pledgeling Foundation
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,550 from The Tapestry Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $8,159 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersHealth organizationsCharities
Issues
Health
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1581
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Website URL
operationsurf.org/ 
Phone
(805) 544-7873
IRS details
EIN
26-3661313
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E00: Health Care: General
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0199346
FTB Entity ID
3174597
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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