# Pendleton Surf Club

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Oceanside, California 92058. EIN 88-0982575. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/880982575-pendleton-surf-club

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To spread the positive force of surfing to the military members aboard Camp Pendleton that make the sacrifices on a daily basis for our country's freedoms. Additionally, to assists and facilitate the military members aboard Camp Pendleton to further serve their communities both aboard and off the base by organizing and/or participating in volunteer community projects.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/880982575/202620289349200422/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- 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 2024 | $4,493 | $6,464 | $2,583 | $2,583 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/880982575/202620289349200422/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $1,763, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 26 amateur sports nonprofits in Oceanside.
- Revenue $4,493 is in the bottom 10% 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 Oceanside: 58 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/oceanside
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Pendleton Surf Club's EIN?**

Pendleton Surf Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0982575. 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 Pendleton Surf Club a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Pendleton Surf Club in Oceanside, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Pendleton Surf Club tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Pendleton Surf Club 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 Pendleton Surf Club do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To spread the positive force of surfing to the military members aboard Camp Pendleton that make the sacrifices on a daily basis for our country's freedoms. Additionally, to assists and facilitate the military members aboard Camp Pendleton to further serve their communities both aboard and off the base by organizing and/or participating in volunteer community projects." The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

**How much money does Pendleton Surf Club take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Pendleton Surf Club reported total revenue of $4,493 and total expenses of $6,464 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.