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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2091985

CITY SURF PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

Financials

$1M$1.1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CITY SURF PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$1,110,667$1,134,574-$23,907$559,007$196,888$362,119
May 31, 2024990$1,014,596$1,101,985-$87,389$659,653$273,627$386,026
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,017,690
of which government grants
$451,506
Program service revenue
$66,605
Investment income
$2,861
Net income from fundraising events
$8
Other revenue
$23,511

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$77,135
Other salaries and wages
$587,871
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$819,603
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$27,535
Occupancy
$126,907
Travel
$32,035
Depreciation
$4,626
Program services (functional)
$741,393
Management and general (functional)
$113,579
Fundraising (functional)
$279,602

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$659,653
Total assets, end of year
$559,007
Total liabilities, end of year
$196,888
Net assets, end of year
$362,119
Land, buildings and equipment
$51,653
Net assets without donor restrictions
$346,119
Net assets with donor restrictions
$16,000
Gross receipts
$1,135,659
Employees
21
Volunteers
135
Year formed
2015
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Victor J IrwinExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$61,279$2,924
James CongerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Lysondra E LudwigTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Benjamin AndersonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Melissa AndradaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Chris ClarkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Henry FrazierDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jamie NunezDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Carlos ReedDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Harrison DillonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Laura RomanoskyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Maria Isabel FrancisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Yuri NamikawaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Victor J IrwinExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$35,448$6,250
James CongerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Lysondra E LudwigTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Benjamin AndersonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Carlos ReedDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Melissa AndradaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Chris ClarkSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Henry FrazierDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jamie NunezDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Harrison DillonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
78 FORTUNA AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115-3818
In care of
% VICTOR JOHN IRWIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Victor J Irwin, 400 Treat Avenue Ste G, San Francisco, CA 94110
Signed the 990
Victor J Irwin, Executive Dir.
Phone
(415) 269-0573
Return prepared by
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-2091985 or by the name CITY SURF PROJECT INC.

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

Mission

To ensure equitable access to the coastline and improve the health and well-being of Bay Area youth, through surf instruction. We use surfing as a vehicle to foster respect for nature, healthy living, personal growth, diversity, equity and inclusion.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Youth Surfing: Programs consist of two separate program models, Intro to Surfing and Surfing 101, and serves 300 students per year. Youth Surfing serves middle and high school students, through partnerships with San Francisco Unified School District and community-based organizations. On average Youth Surfing conducts five surf outings a week and serves 12 different schools. Surfing allows students to accomplish something new and challenging, and see themselves and their peers from a different perspective. Summer Camps: Every summer, City Surf Project works to provide access to the ocean and surfing through week-long surf camps. During the summer we focus on Bay Area community-based partner organizations.
    Expenses $483,156 · revenue $66,605
  • Leadership Development Programs: City Surf Project offers leadership development programs for both high school and transitional-aged youth. These programs offer job skills, career exploration, personal growth, and mentorship. By investing in the leadership skills of youth participants, CSP is building a pipeline of young surfers who will continue to lead and grow the surf community and our organization.a. SILT Program: SILT (Surf Instructors in Leadership Training) is an internship program serving 12 high school students who have previously participated in a CSP Youth Surfing program. Students are trained to be successful surf instructors and mentors, including First Aid/CPR and lifeguard training. Students assist CSP core staff and Alumni Surf Coaches as junior surf instructors during our summer camps. At the end of the six-week program, SILTs receive a stipend for their summer work.b. Alumni Program: CSPs Alumni program uses two approaches to provide transitional aged youth (ages 18-24) access to surfing after high school. Alumni Surf Days are offered on a regular basis and are open to any former CSP Youth Surfing participants. CSP provides equipment, transportation, and snacks to facilitate surfing and connecting with peers. i.The Alumni Coach program offers up to two years of paid employment, professional development, and mentorship to 4-6 former CSP Youth Surfing participants. Alumni Coaches provide surf instruction during Youth Surfing Programs, and gain skills for working in an office and on a team.
    Expenses $258,237

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

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

IRS record

EIN
47-2091985
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
2015
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$559,007
Income (IRS master file)
$1,135,659

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$1,110,667$1,134,574$559,007XML
990May 2024$1,014,596$1,101,985$659,653XML
990May 2023$336,564$405,176$509,530IRS
990December 2022$815,948$997,606$580,648IRS
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 47-2091985).

Questions about CITY SURF PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of CITY SURF PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY SURF PROJECT INC is 47-2091985.
Is CITY SURF PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to CITY SURF PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CITY 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 CITY SURF PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CITY SURF PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CITY SURF PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Victor J Irwin.
Who are the officers and directors of CITY SURF PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,279 (Victor J Irwin, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does CITY SURF PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,110,667, expenses of $1,134,574 and total assets of $559,007 at year end.

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