# Western Surfing Association

Soccer nonprofit in San Clemente, California 92672. EIN 33-0576625. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/330576625-western-surfing-association

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The wsa is dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions. Wsa is the official west coast member of surfing America.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330576625/202533149349306113/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Soccer (IRS activity code N64C)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1994
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $820,504 | $810,826 | $300,727 | $288,332 | 2 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330576625/202533149349306113/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $275,732 (34%), management $535,094 (66%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $45,464, program fees $775,040, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 21 amateur sports nonprofits in San Clemente.
- Revenue $745,418 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Clemente: 13 licensed child care centers, 5 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-clemente
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Western Surfing Association's EIN?**

Western Surfing Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0576625. 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 Western Surfing Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Western Surfing Association in San Clemente, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1994. 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 Western Surfing Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Western Surfing Association 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 Western Surfing Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "The wsa is dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions. Wsa is the official west coast member of surfing America." The IRS classifies it as: Soccer.

**How much money does Western Surfing Association take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Western Surfing Association reported total revenue of $820,504 and total expenses of $810,826 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.