# Venice Surfing Association

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Venice, California 90291. EIN 87-4786284. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Surf events and coastal activism empowering and celebrating the past, present and future of surfing in venice ca

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874786284/202612309349200716/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 2025 | $43,090 | $36,328 | $7,995 | $7,995 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874786284/202612309349200716/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $43,426 | $49,410 | $1,233 | $1,233 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874786284/202541839349201189/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $55,419 | $54,909 | $7,217 | $7,217 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874786284/202410899349200141/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $43,090, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -12% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). 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: 2 of 4 amateur sports nonprofits in Venice.
- Revenue $43,090 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

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Venice: 11 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/venice
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

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

Venice Surfing Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4786284. 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 Venice Surfing Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Venice Surfing Association in Venice, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Venice Surfing Association tax-deductible?**

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

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Surf events and coastal activism empowering and celebrating the past, present and future of surfing in venice ca" The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

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

For the year ending Dec 2025, Venice Surfing Association reported total revenue of $43,090 and total expenses of $36,328 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.