Winter sports
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Cardiff, CA 92007
Tax-exempt since 2019 · EIN 83-3765309
Youth and community nonprofits / California / Cardiff
Swimming and water sports
International Surfing Association Inc
A tax-exempt nonprofit in Cardiff, California, classified by the IRS as swimming and water sports. For the year ending Dec 2022 it reported $4,069,998 in revenue and $4,076,025 in expenses.
What it says it does
“To develop and promote the sport of surfing globally. The organization is recognized by the international olympic committee as the world governing authority for surfing, standup paddle (sup) surfing and racing, and all other wave riding activities. Additionally, the organization promotes educational development programs throughout the world including international scholarships for under 18 junior...”From the organization's Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.
IRS facts
Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
Mailing city (IRS): Cardiff, California 92007
EIN: 27-2105969
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2010, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $4,069,998 (year ending Dec 2022)
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International Surfing Association Inc finances
From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.
| Year ending | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $4,069,998 |
| Total expenses | $4,076,025 |
| Total assets | $3,259,515 |
| Liabilities | $1,217,085 |
| Net assets | $2,042,430 |
| Employees | 8 |
| Volunteers | 80 |
| IRS form | Form 990 |
Where the money goes, year ending Dec 2022
- Programs $3,165,658 (78%)
- Management and general $910,367 (22%)
- Fundraising $0 (0%)
Where the money comes from, year ending Dec 2022
- Gifts and grants $1,541,076 (38%)
- Program fees $2,485,175 (61%)
- Investment income $499 (0%)
- Other $43,248 (1%)
People: 8 employees and 80 volunteers reported for the year ending Dec 2022. Counts only; BackPR does not publish names of officers or staff.
Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.
Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. California nonprofit.
How it compares
1 of 2 amateur sports nonprofits in Cardiff when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $5,716,885 is in the top 10% of the 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $143,571.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all California groups of this type (Amateur sports, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Cardiff and its county
San Diego County, California: the Census Bureau estimates about 671,593 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 1,271 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.9 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about International Surfing Association Inc
What is International Surfing Association Inc's EIN?
International Surfing Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2105969. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.
Is International Surfing Association Inc a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists International Surfing Association Inc in Cardiff, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
Are donations to International Surfing Association Inc tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to International Surfing Association Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
What does International Surfing Association Inc do?
In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To develop and promote the sport of surfing globally. The organization is recognized by the international olympic committee as the world governing authority for surfing, standup paddle (sup) surfing and racing, and all other wave riding activities. Additionally, the organization promotes educational development programs throughout the world including international scholarships for under 18 junior..." The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.
How much money does International Surfing Association Inc take in?
For the year ending Dec 2022, International Surfing Association Inc reported total revenue of $4,069,998 and total expenses of $4,076,025 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).
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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024). Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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