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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4556850

BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC

Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Financials

$203K$150K2023$221K$254K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$221,250$254,175-$32,925$94,814$4,163$90,651
December 31, 2023990$202,836$150,287$52,549$126,876$3,300$123,576
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$195,081
of which government grants
$25,814
Program service revenue
$26,068
Investment income
$101
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$105,867
Other salaries and wages
$36,760
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$164,854
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,319
Accounting fees
$2,689
Occupancy
$8,353
Travel
$2,819
Depreciation
$1,860
Program services (functional)
$226,746
Management and general (functional)
$20,433
Fundraising (functional)
$6,996

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$126,876
Total assets, end of year
$94,814
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,163
Net assets, end of year
$90,651
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,440
Net assets without donor restrictions
$90,651
Gross receipts
$221,250
Employees
2
Volunteers
95
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ESABELLA BONNERPresident & ED
Trustee or director, Officer
40$105,867
KEISHA BROWDERDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AYO BANJODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
THERESA CARINODirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANIEL NELSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE-JEAN SUNGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RACHEL KIPPENSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
YADRIA FLORESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CAT WILLISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK CALUBAQUIBDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK SUSSKINDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ESABELLA BONNERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$85,067
KEISHA BROWDERDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AYO BANJODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
THERESA CARINODirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANIEL NELSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE-JEAN SUNGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RACHEL KIPPENSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
YADRIA FLORESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CAT WILLISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK CALUBAQUIBDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK SUSSKINDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
218 OCEAN ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-5118
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ESABELLA BONNER, PO Box 2026, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Signed the 990
ESABELLA BONNER, President
Phone
(831) 245-0506
Return prepared by
Heather Maire

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-4556850 or by the name BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNAL HEALING THROUGH SURFING, EDUCATION AND RECREATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUATION OUTSIDE OF PUBLICY ACCESSIBLE SURF PROGRAMMING. THIS EDUCATION CONSISTS OF SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE BLACK EXPREIENCE IN RACIST COMMUNITIES AND IMPROTANCE OF BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ, PRESENTATIONS TO LOCAL SCHOOL GROUPS, EXPERTISE PROVIDED TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES THAT EXPLORE TEH INTERSECTION OF SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, ACCESS, AND JUSTICE; KEY NOTES AND PANELIST EXPRETISE ON THE LACK OF ACCESS AND THE MANY WAYS THAT THE HISTORY OF SEGREGATION AND RACISM IN OCEAN REGIONS AND SWIMMING POOLS IMPACTS BLACK REPRESENATTION AND SAFETY IN MARINE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SURFING, AND SO MANY MORE INTERSECTIONS. THESE SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMITTEES, FESTIVALS, SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES ARE TAKEN ON BY THE ORGANIZATION AS THERE IS CAPACITY.
    Expenses $189,663
  • POP UP PROGRAM: THE POP-UP PROGRAM (PUP) CONSISTS OF SINGLE-DAY EVENTS WITH 8-12 PARTICIPANTS SURFING TOGETHER, MANY THEIR FIRST TIME SURFING. THIS GROUP DOES NOT MOVE THROUGH THE COHORT BUT SIGN UP FOR THE ONE-DAY COMMITMENT. THE EXPREIENCE IS FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING SURFBOARDS, WETSUITS, SURF INSTRUCTION, AND WATER SAFETY AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $23,083 · revenue $9,127
  • LIBERATION PADDLE OUT: THE LIBERATION PADDLE OUT IS A COMMUNITY EVENT THAT CELEBRATES THE BLACK SURE COMMUNITY AND THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR MEMBERS. THE LPO IS AN EVENT HOSTED BY BSSC THAT FEATURES ACTVITIES SUCH AS BEACH CLEAN UP, MUSIC, SPEAKERS, A SURF/PADDLING SAND LESSON, AND A PADDLE OUT THAT CENTERS OUR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IT IS SCHEDULED IN ALIGNMENT WITH LOCAL CELEBRATIONS OF THE JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY. IT IS BLACK SURF'S LARGEST SIGNATURE AND ANNUAL EVENT SERVES AS A FUNDRAISER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FREE AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND ATTRACTS HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $14,000 · revenue $12,216

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-4556850
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$94,814
Income (IRS master file)
$221,250

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$221,250$254,175$94,814IRS
990December 2023$202,836$150,287$126,876XML
990December 2022$169,569$98,542$75,347IRS

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 87-4556850).

Questions about BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC

What is the EIN of BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC is 87-4556850.
Is BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC 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 BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC 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 BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ESABELLA BONNER.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,867 (ESABELLA BONNER, President & ED).
How much revenue does BLACK SURF SANTA CRUZ INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $221,250, expenses of $254,175 and total assets of $94,814 at year end.

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