EIN 45-3042628

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Surfing Madonna Oceans Project dedicates its Ocean Appreciation, Restoration, and Awareness program to share the beauty and benefits of the local ocean while highlighting its fragility. Using scuba gear, cameras, and social media, the project aims to raise awareness about ocean preservation. It also provides free one-on-one surf lessons for over 300 children with special needs and wounded warriors throughout the year in 4-hour surf camps. Participants receive food, water, sunblock, shirts, medals, certificates of completion, pictures, and videos.
Total revenues
$101,808
2023
Total expenses
$149,332
2023
Total assets
$219,195
2023
Num. employees
2
2020

Program areas at Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

Encinitas half marathon-related expenditures, Surfing Madonna beach run expenditures, Mosaic Project, pavers access program for personal with disabilities, public arts, research & education, and scholarships all relating to our oceans, and their benefits. City of Solana Beach and City of Encinitas ocean, beach and park-related projects.
The Ocean Appreciation, Restoration, and Awareness program for Surfing Madonna Oceans Project is dedicated to sharing the beauty and benefits of our local ocean and just how fragile our local ecosystem is. Using our scuba gear, cameras, and social media, we create and share underwater video tours with the public so they can see the beauty and abundance of our underwater coastline. Ongoing activities could include harbor cleanups and documenting fish population in the Marine Protected Areas.
Providing free one-on-one surf lessons for over 300 children with special needs and wounded warriors throughout the year. There are 25-30 participants in each 4-hour surf camp. Food, water, sunblock, shirts, medals, certificates of completion, pictures, videos, wetsuits and surfboards are all provided in this "Class Oceans and Parks" project.

Grants made by Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Ymca of San Diego CountyAquatics Persons W/disabilities.$16,500
Rotary International - Rotary Club of LivermoreCommunity Organization Support.$6,375
Encinitas Arts Culture and Ecology AllianceCommunity Organization Support.$5,745
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$11

Personnel at Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

NameTitleCompensation
Catherine CareyVice President$0
Cheryl EhlersActing Treasurer$0
Danny SalzhandlerDirector Program Administration$0
Mike RedmanPresident$2,000
Megan M McCarthyPast Vice President / Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer / Executive Director / Secretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$81,079
Program services$16,139
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$1,041
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,549
Total revenues$101,808

Form 990s for Surfing Madonna Oceans Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-11990EZView PDF
2022-122023-09-08990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-03990EZView PDF
2020-122021-10-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
October 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman servicesSports
Characteristics
Peer-to-peer fundraisingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1106 2nd St Ste 301
Encinitas, CA 92024
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
surfingmadonna.org/ 
Phone
(760) 917-5291
IRS details
EIN
45-3042628
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
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
CT0184099
FTB Entity ID
3394953
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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