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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1850033

SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA

Also known as SURF AID USA

Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123

Financials

$254K$359K2022$282K$387K2023$266K$230K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$265,889$229,953$35,936$182,379$34,331$148,048
March 31, 2024990$281,645$387,392-$105,747$150,012$37,900$112,112
March 31, 2023990$254,027$359,260-$105,233$263,743$45,884$217,859
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$167,933
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10
Net income from fundraising events
$90,075
Other revenue
$97,946

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$89,000
Other salaries and wages
$83,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,222
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,710
Accounting fees
$24,302
Travel
$688
Program services (functional)
$134,524
Management and general (functional)
$40,166
Fundraising (functional)
$55,263

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$150,012
Total assets, end of year
$182,379
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,331
Net assets, end of year
$148,048
Net assets without donor restrictions
$148,048
Gross receipts
$284,769
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STUART GASNERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
MARK SEASHOLESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
PAUL RIEHLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIA MARTENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN NOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK PETERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRAD HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BAHARA STAPELBERGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$115,968
STUART GASNERCHAIRMAN USA AND MEMBER INTERNATIONAL BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARK SEASHOLESFINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOSH HARPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR RICK PETERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL J RIEHLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRAD HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIA MARTENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN NOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BAHARA STAPLEBERGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$105,000
JOSH HARPERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR RICK PETERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL RIEHLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STUART GASNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK SEASHOLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRAD HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SKYE D'ALMEIDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN NOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE REILLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2328 VALLEJO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123-4712
In care of
% STUART L GASNER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STUART GASNER, 2328 VALLEJO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
Signed the 990
STUART GASNER, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(512) 666-1022
Return prepared by
MILLER CPA GROUP PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 14-1850033 or by the name SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA.

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

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SURFAID IS A NON PROFIT (NGO) HUMANITARIAN AID ORGANIZATION WITH OFFICES IN THE USA, INDONESIA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. ITS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH, WELL BEING, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SELF RELIANCE OF PEOPLE LIVING IN ISOLATED REGIONS CONNECTED TO US THROUGH SURFING, INCLUDING THEIR ABILITY TO RESPOND TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. SURFAID RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HUMAN HEALTH RELATED SERVICES PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES LIVING CLOSE TO SURFING AREAS IN DEVELOPING NATIONS.
    Expenses $134,524 · grants $89,000

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
14-1850033
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
2002
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$182,379
Income (IRS master file)
$284,769

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$265,889$229,953$182,379XML
990March 2024$281,645$387,392$150,012XML
990March 2023$254,027$359,260$263,743XML
990March 2022$457,525$435,231$404,471IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

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 14-1850033).

Questions about SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA

What is the EIN of SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA is 14-1850033.
Is SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA 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 SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names STUART GASNER.
Who are the officers and directors of SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SURFAID INTERNATIONAL USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $265,889, expenses of $229,953 and total assets of $182,379 at year end.

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