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EIN 47-5161428

WSL Pure

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
El Segundo
State
California
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
WSL Pure's mission is to inspire, educate and empower ocean protection starting with the global surf community. It leverages its partnership with the World Surf League to reach that community. The organization has launched the We Are One Ocean campaign as a call to action for fans to take climate action. To further its mission, WSL PURE reviews budget proposals from organizations that live the mission of ocean conservation and education. The organization then provides grants to these organizations in Santa Monica, CA.
Total revenues
$246,458
2023
Total expenses
$282,826
2023
Total assets
$550,788
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at WSL Pure

WSL PURE identifies organizations through review of submitted budget proposals that live the mission of ocean conservation and education and in turn provides grants to these organizations to further WSL PUREs mission of ocean conservation and ocean education literacy
WSL PURE served as the non-profit sponsor of the World Surf League 2023 Surf Ranch Pro CT sponsorship offering a cash bar whose net proceeds were intended to be be used for WSL PUREs operations

Grants made by WSL Pure

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Kokua Hawaii FoundationEnvironmental Education Restoration Work and Waste Reduction$25,000
The North Shore Community Land TrustCoastal Restoration$10,000
University of Hawaii FoundationCitizen Science Mapping To Characterize the Health of Reefs Along Surfings Seven Mile Miracle Along Oahus North Shore$8,500

Who funds WSL Pure

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Natasha and Dirk Ziff FoundationSupport Partnership With Columbia University's Ocean Research and Education Programs$1,600,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$50,000

Personnel at WSL Pure

NameTitleCompensation
Emily HoferExecutive Director$0
John SuharVice President WSL Sustainability$0
Reece PachecoPast Reece Pacheco Executive Director$0
Gregory MuthDirector and Secretary$45,168
Paul SpeakerDirector , President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for WSL Pure

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$234,892
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$11,566
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$246,458

Form 990s for WSL Pure

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-16990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122022-01-11990View PDF
2019-122022-03-14990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,600,000 from The Natasha and Dirk Ziff Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2201 Rosecrans Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
worldsurfleague.com/wsloneocean 
Phone
(310) 748-4089
IRS details
EIN
47-5161428
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0236017
FTB Entity ID
3813338
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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