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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1608970

VALPO SURF PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Financials

$398K$477K2022$415K$500K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VALPO SURF PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2024990$415,175$499,943-$84,768$39,379$98,835-$59,456
November 30, 2023990 (amended)$397,799$476,641-$78,842$50,745$25,433$25,312
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$415,175
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$278,335
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$83,255
Other salaries and wages
$60,148
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$154,073
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,326
Travel
$26,242
Program services (functional)
$315,186
Management and general (functional)
$86,203
Fundraising (functional)
$98,554

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$50,745
Total assets, end of year
$39,379
Total liabilities, end of year
$98,835
Net assets, end of year
-$59,456
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$59,456
Gross receipts
$415,175
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
MA

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 November 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WILEY TODDFOUNDER / CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$80,000$3,255
KENNETH FRENCHCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
WESTERN TODDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JONATHAN STEUBERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
HENRY MYERFOUNDER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MAX HANDLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RYAN HOLBROOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMES LUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WILEY TODDFOUNDER / CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$80,000$2,426
KENNETH FRENCHCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
WESTERN TODDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JONATHAN STEUBERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RYAN HOLBROOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HENRY MYERFOUNDER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMES LUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MAX HANDLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
99 PLEASANT ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4446
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
99 Pleasant Street, Cambridge MA 02139
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
WILEY TODD, 232 MAIN STREET, THOMASTON, ME 04861
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Charles R Myer, 99 Pleasant Street, Cambridge MA 02139
Signed the 990
WILEY TODD, CEO
Phone
(207) 975-3825
Return prepared by
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO USE SURFING INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC MENTORING TO ENCOURAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG UNDERPRIVILEGED AND AT RISK YOUTH IN CITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE VALPO SURF PROJECT IS A YOUTH MENTORSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN VALPARAISO, CHILE. OUR KIDS OFTEN FACE TREMENDOUS HARDSHIPS FROM AN EARLY AGE. POVERTY, DRUG ABUSE, AND VIOLENT CRIME ARE EVERYDAY REALITIES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. VSP IS A SOURCE OF STABILITY, GUIDANCE, AND CONSISTENCY AMIDST AN OTHERWISE CHAOTIC ENVIRONMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO USE SURFING AND ACADEMIC TUTORING TO ENCOURAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG OUR STUDENTS.CONSTANT MENTORSHIP IS THE GLUE THAT UNIFIES ALL VSP PROGRAMMING. ON AVERAGE EACH STUDENT RECEIVES 265 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING PER YEAR INCLUDING: SURFING: SURF SESSIONS ARE THE HEART OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR STUDENTS. IN THE OCEAN OUR STUDENTS TAKE A BREAK FROM THE STRESSES OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES, ENGAGE IN HEALTHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR MENTORS. ACADEMICS: WE PROVIDE ENGLISH CLASSES, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION. OUR ACADEMICS ARE OPENING DOORS FOR OUR STUDENTS THEY PREVIOUSLY DID NOT KNOW EXISTED. ENVIRONMENT: OUR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. SINCE 2010, WE HAVE WORKED WITH OVER 2,000 STUDENTS AND PROVIDED OVER 7,000 MENTORSHIP HOURS DURING MORE THAN 2,000 ACTIVITIES. WE HAVE GROWN TO INCLUDE STUDENTS FROM 8 DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOLS, AND SENAME, A STATE-OPERATED CHILD PROTECTION HOME FOR BOTH JUVENILE REHABILITATION AND CARE FOR AT-RISK YOUTH REMOVED FROM UNSAFE HOMES. VSP IS COMMITTED TO EACH STUDENT, EMPOWERING THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BETTER THEIR OWN LIVES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $315,186 · grants $278,335

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026Not on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1608970
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
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$39,379
Income (IRS master file)
$415,175

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2024$415,175$499,943$39,379XML
990November 2023$397,799$476,641$50,745XML
990November 2022$341,009$305,398$110,272IRS
990November 2021$143,016$193,137$74,661IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Charles R Myer
December 31, 2012≤ $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 27-1608970).

Questions about VALPO SURF PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of VALPO SURF PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VALPO SURF PROJECT INC is 27-1608970.
Is VALPO SURF PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to VALPO SURF PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VALPO SURF PROJECT 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 VALPO SURF PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2024 (the year ending November 30, 2025) is due April 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VALPO SURF PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2024.
Who is the principal officer of VALPO SURF PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 names WILEY TODD.
Who are the officers and directors of VALPO SURF PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (WILEY TODD, FOUNDER / CEO).
How much revenue does VALPO SURF PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $415,175, expenses of $499,943 and total assets of $39,379 at year end.

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