Nonprofit · EIN 46-3918232
SPECIAL SURFERS
Tax-exempt · SACO, ME 04072
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $140,994 | $72,275 | $68,719 | $299,587 | $894 | $298,693 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $121,676 | $71,332 | $50,344 | $235,828 | $5,854 | $229,974 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $138,599
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $300
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,095
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $21,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,998
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $270
- Printing, publications and postage
- $221
- Other expenses
- $47,786
- Program services (functional)
- $61,541
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $235,828
- Total assets, end of year
- $299,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $894
- Net assets, end of year
- $298,693
- Cash, savings and investments
- $185,462
- Gross receipts
- $144,684
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Boutet | Executive Director, Founder | 8 | $10,000 | $9,607 |
| Heather Ross | Board Member & Co-Assistant Executive Director | 8 | $10,000 | – |
| Tasha Pinkham | Board Member & Co-Assistant Executive Director | 1 | $1,500 | – |
| Billy Beaudion | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
| Tina Gordon | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
| James Donnelly | President | 2 | $0 | – |
| Sarah Donnelly | Secretary | 1 | $0 | – |
| Thomas McNamara | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
| Karen Turner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | – |
| Stacie Verrill | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
| Hannah Wuerthner | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
| Scout Wuerthner | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis N Boutet | Executive Director | 5 | $13,036 |
| Heather Ross | Assistant Director | 5 | $8,000 |
| Tasha Pinkham | Assistant Director | 1 | $6,000 |
| Billy Beaudoin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| James Chadbourne | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| James Donnelly | President | 2 | $0 |
| Tina Gordan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Molly Collin | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Turner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Hannah Wuerthner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Stacie Verrill | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Scout Wuerthner | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 752, SACO, ME 04072-0752
- In care of
- % MELISSA DENIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 752, Saco ME 04072
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Karen Turner, 26 East 93rd St, New York NY 10128
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Karen Turner, Treasurer
- Phone
- (973) 420-0776
Mission
Empowering people with special needs through assisted surfing.
Program accomplishments
- During 2024, Special Surfers provided 2 events providing a total of 324 surfing opportunities for special needs participants. This was accomplished with the support of 526 hands-on-volunteers. Additionally, professional services were donated that approximated approximately $3.5k during 2024.Expenses $61,541 · grants $138,599
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3918232
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $299,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $144,684
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $140,994 | $72,275 | $299,587 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $121,676 | $71,332 | $235,828 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Karen Turner | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Melissa Denis | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-3918232).
Questions about SPECIAL SURFERS
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL SURFERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL SURFERS is 46-3918232.
- Is SPECIAL SURFERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SPECIAL SURFERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL SURFERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SPECIAL SURFERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPECIAL SURFERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SPECIAL SURFERS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Karen Turner.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL SURFERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,000 (Janis Boutet, Executive Director, Founder).
- How much revenue does SPECIAL SURFERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $140,994, expenses of $72,275 and total assets of $299,587 at year end.
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