# Operation Wake Surf

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Charlotte, North Carolina 28269. EIN 85-1481753. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 24 of 146 amateur sports nonprofits in Charlotte.
- Revenue $146,184 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 373 amateur sports nonprofits in North Carolina; median $163,278.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: about 269,794 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
- 730 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Operation Wake Surf's EIN?**

Operation Wake Surf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1481753. 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 Operation Wake Surf a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Operation Wake Surf in Charlotte, North Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Operation Wake Surf tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Operation Wake Surf 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 Operation Wake Surf do?**

The IRS classifies Operation Wake Surf as: Swimming and water sports. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.