Boardriders Foundation
Boardriders Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntington Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $413K.
Boardriders Foundation at a glance
In short: Boardriders Foundation gave $413K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $412,600
- +4045.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $68,767
- +591.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,700
- Total assets
- $75,358
- +175.5% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Boardriders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Sustainable Surf ($350K). Together the top 6 received $413K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boardriders Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $413K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Surf Manhattan Beach, CA | To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation. | $350,000 |
| Miracles for Kids Irvine, CA | To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation. | $50,000 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation. | $10,000 |
| Fcancer Los Angeles, CA | To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation. | $1,400 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation. | $700 |
| Pediatric Cancer Reserarch Foundation Irvine, CA | To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,358 | $594,094 | $546,091 | $412,600 | 6 | $412,600 | $8,672 |
| 2021 | $27,355 | $11,448 | $12,493 | $9,952 | 1 | — | $853 |
| 2020 | $30,250 | $11,532 | $45,539 | $33,750 | 2 | — | $814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boardriders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boardriders Foundation is led by Bob McKnight, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Bob McKnight
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Tanner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Healy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Eskenazi
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Fullerton
Director, CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Boardriders Foundation
How much does Boardriders Foundation give each year?
Boardriders Foundation gave $413K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Boardriders Foundation's typical grant size?
Boardriders Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,700, and its average grant was $68,767, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Boardriders Foundation give grants?
Boardriders Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Boardriders Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Boardriders Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Boardriders Foundation." (6 grants).
Who are Boardriders Foundation's largest grantees?
Boardriders Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Sustainable Surf ($350,000), Miracles for Kids ($50,000) and Choc Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Boardriders Foundation?
Boardriders Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Boardriders Foundation's EIN?
Boardriders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0986472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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