# Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95060. EIN 87-2585958. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Engages amateur middle and high school surfers in Santa Cruz County with quality surf contests, operated in conjunction with participating school districts. Organizations emphasis is on providing a fun surfing experience with a primary purpose of developing youth surfing skills.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872585958/202422139349200912/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | $77,678 | $78,969 | $10,254 | $10,254 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872585958/202422139349200912/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $78,220 | $76,115 | $11,545 | $11,545 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872585958/202322979349201217/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $79,390 | $35,066 | $44,324 | $44,324 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872585958/202241729349200834/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2024: gifts and grants $21,200, program fees $56,133, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -1% a year, Dec 2021 to Jun 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 7 of 30 amateur sports nonprofits in Santa Cruz.
- Revenue $57,050 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Cruz County, California: about 46,196 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
- 126 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Cruz: 39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-cruz
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League's EIN?**

Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2585958. 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 Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League in Santa Cruz, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League 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 Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2024: "Engages amateur middle and high school surfers in Santa Cruz County with quality surf contests, operated in conjunction with participating school districts. Organizations emphasis is on providing a fun surfing experience with a primary purpose of developing youth surfing skills." The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

**How much money does Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2024, Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League reported total revenue of $77,678 and total expenses of $78,969 on its Form 990-EZ (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.