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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3661313

OPERATION SURF

Tax-exempt · SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93406

Financials

$774K$692K2023$797K$838K2024$703K$728K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERATION SURF by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$703,132$727,712-$24,580$210,243$93$210,150
December 31, 2024990$796,778$837,761-$40,983$234,966$236$234,730
December 31, 2023990$773,690$692,137$81,553$276,339$626$275,713
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$647,961
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$93
Net income from fundraising events
$55,078
Other revenue
$55,078

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$385,677
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$34,206
Occupancy
$23,088
Travel
$2,181
Depreciation
$388
Program services (functional)
$594,555
Management and general (functional)
$72,999
Fundraising (functional)
$60,158

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$234,966
Total assets, end of year
$210,243
Total liabilities, end of year
$93
Net assets, end of year
$210,150
Net assets without donor restrictions
$210,150
Gross receipts
$761,899
Employees
6
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2008
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BLAIRCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRIAN WATERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
CARLA KIERNANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHARLIE PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMIE WEISSENBORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
STEVEN BAKOTABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BLAIRCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRIAN WATERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
CARLA KIERNANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHARLES PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMIE WEISSENBORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRENT EDWARDSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KIMBERLY KUDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DAVID BLAIRCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHRIS SANBORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRIAN WATERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1581, SN LUIS OBISP, CA 93406-1581
In care of
% VAN CURAZA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
AMANDA CURAZA, 1768 TONINI DRIVE 65, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
Signed the 990
AMANDA CURAZA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(805) 544-7873
Return prepared by
LONGCRIER & ASSOCIATES CPAS LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-3661313 or by the name OPERATION SURF.

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

Mission

OPERATION SURF DEVELOPS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WHICH UTILIZE SURFING, ALONG WITH OTHER ACTIVITIES, TO HELP INDIVIDUALS CHANGE THEIR PERSPECTIVE AND OVERCOME THEIR PARTICULAR LIFE'S CHALLENGES. WE VALUE AN INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO LEAD A HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE LIFE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING THEM BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, ACCEPT THEIR PAST AND BREAKTHROUGH THEIR PERCEIVED LIMITATIONS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS. AMAZING SURF ADVENTURES PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY AND POSSIBILITY FOR A POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY:1. OFFERING ALTERNATIVE AND HEALTHY EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPTIONS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND DISENFRANCHISEMENTS;2. PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPTIONS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES;3. PROVIDING ONGOING ADVICE, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUPPORT WITH REGARDS TO ALTERNATIVE AND HEALTHY EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION SURF DIRECTLY BENEFITS WOUNDED AND DISABLED ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND VETERANS ALONG WITH THEIR SPOUSES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ALTERNATIVE RECREATIONAL OPTIONS (SURFING).
    Expenses $594,555

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3661313
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
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$210,243
Income (IRS master file)
$761,899

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$703,132$727,712$210,243XML
990December 2024$796,778$837,761$234,966XML
990December 2023$773,690$692,137$276,339XML
990December 2022$592,485$623,306$199,759IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 26-3661313).

Questions about OPERATION SURF

What is the EIN of OPERATION SURF?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION SURF is 26-3661313.
Is OPERATION SURF tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to OPERATION SURF tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERATION SURF 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 OPERATION SURF due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERATION SURF last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERATION SURF?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMANDA CURAZA.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION SURF?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPERATION SURF have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $703,132, expenses of $727,712 and total assets of $210,243 at year end.

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