SUSTAINABLE SURF

EIN: 453220205 501(c)(3) Environment

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$3,433,386
Total Expenses
$2,788,402
Total Assets
$2,436,115
Net Assets
$2,160,150
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KEVIN WHILDEN
Phone
8187328737
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SUSTAINABLE SURF, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $645K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO REGENERATE THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEAN PLANET AND REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE. WE PROTECT AND RESTORE BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD, AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL STORIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND CORPORATIONS TO TAKE ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,440,966 Revenue: $4,474

SUSTAINABLE SURF STARTED THE SEATREES PROGRAM AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESTORE BLUE CARBON COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS BY DIRECTLY SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND SCIENTISTS...

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SUSTAINABLE SURF STARTED THE SEATREES PROGRAM AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESTORE BLUE CARBON COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS BY DIRECTLY SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND SCIENTISTS. ALL-TIME AT THE END OF 2023 OVER 3.6 MILLION SEATREES COMBINED HAVE BEEN RESTORED, PLANTED AND CONSERVED THROUGH THE WORK OF THE PROGRAM. FURTHER 92K CARBON CREDITS HAVE BEEN RETIRED, SEQUESTERING OVER 92,000 TONNES OF C02 FROM THE ATMOSPHERE.

Program 2
Expenses: $96,745 Revenue: $14,285

SUSTAINABLE SURF ESTABLISHED THE ECOBOARD PROJECT AS THE FIRST INDEPENDENT 3RD PARTY CONSUMER-FACING "ECO-LABEL" FOR SURFBOARDS. OVER 60,000 SURFBOARDS WERE BUILT IN 2023 USING OUR SUSTAINABILITY...

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SUSTAINABLE SURF ESTABLISHED THE ECOBOARD PROJECT AS THE FIRST INDEPENDENT 3RD PARTY CONSUMER-FACING "ECO-LABEL" FOR SURFBOARDS. OVER 60,000 SURFBOARDS WERE BUILT IN 2023 USING OUR SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO CLOSE TO HALF A MILLION SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE PROGRAM IN 2012. THIS PROJECT CONTINUES TO GROW YEAR ON YEAR. BRINGING TOGETHER SURFBOARD MANUFACTURERS AND SURF COMMUNITY TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS FROM BOTH SIDES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,384,193
Program Service Revenue $14,285
Investment Income $30,320
Other Revenue $4,588
TOTAL REVENUE $3,433,386

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $82,250
Salaries & Benefits $841,253
Fundraising Expenses $68,322
Program Expenses $2,537,711
Other Expenses $1,864,899
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,788,402

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,433,386 $2,471,342 +0.4%
Expenses $2,788,402 $2,030,539 +0.4%
Net Income $644,984 $440,803 +0.5%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$304,597
Total Directors
10
$304,597
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN WHILDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ CO-FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$142,340 $1,738 $144,078
MICHAEL STEWART CO-FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$140,209 $20,310 $160,519
JIM MORIARTY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN TIGHE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SHIPSEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNI WASHINGTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA GONZALEZ-BLANCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN THURSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN WILKENFELD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,433,386 $2,788,402 $2,436,115 $644,984
2022 $2,486,342 $2,010,864 $1,781,232 $475,478
2022 $2,471,342 $2,030,539 $1,781,232 $440,803
2021 $1,389,368 $996,926 $1,252,344 $392,442
2020 $1,004,629 $498,487 $757,880 $506,142
2019 $523,284 $478,700 $94,423 $44,584
2018 $452,455 $467,462 $56,960 $-15,007
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