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Save The Waves Coalition

Save The Waves Coalition

Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tax ID36-4515216

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About this organization

Revenue

$571,735

Expenses

$567,501

Mission

To protect and preserve surf ecosystems around the world.

About

In 2018, Save The Waves continued to build the World Surfing Reserves program, implementing the following: 1. Continued to support the Punta de Lobos World Surfing Reserve; 2. Visited World Surfing Reserve in Guarda do Embau to continue stewardship planning; 3. Facilitated Cowell's Working Group in Santa Cruz, California building on cleaner water and public outreach of earlier years; 4. Received numerous World Surfing Reserve Applications from the Americas, Tropical Pacific and Europe; and 5.Began promoting the SPAN concept (Surf Protected Area Network) to our partners and local stakeholders.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Save the waves protects surf ecosystems around the world, forming coalitions with local communities and utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, stewardship, and grass-roots mobilization.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Save the waves protects surf ecosystems around the world, forming coalitions with local communities and utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, stewardship, and grass-roots mobilization.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is CA.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is PO Box 183, Davenport, CA, 95017.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 8.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $4,777.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $485,394 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $94,092 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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