Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
The surfing heritage foundation is dedicated to preserving the history of surfing. We collect, preserve, and document surf craft, print, photos, oral histories, art, cinematography, and surfing memorabilia for the appreciation and education of current and future generations.
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,691,082
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $860,157
- +101.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $63,109
- -18.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $700,121
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Surfing Heritage and Culture Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Board Riders Clubs Laguna Beach, CA | Disbursement of FTL | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,691,082 | $860,157 | $700,121 | — | — | $63,109 |
| 2024 | $5,567,159 | $427,544 | $987,176 | — | — | $77,303 |
| 2023 | $6,072,267 | $281,492 | $437,258 | — | — | $37,758 |
| 2022 | $6,225,091 | $637,009 | $560,559 | $10,000 | 1 | $55,593 |
| 2021 | $6,146,175 | $1,991,284 | $383,456 | — | — | $1,655 |
| 2020 | $4,538,327 | $452,714 | $450,989 | — | — | $5,941 |
| 2019 | $4,537,693 | $343,956 | $449,374 | — | — | $6,835 |
About Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
Based on IRS filings
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Clemente, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is led by Michael Izzi, Fmr Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Izzi
Fmr Executive Director
Executive Di → Fmr Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$58K (2023) → $93K (2025)
Bill Eddy
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Candy Woodward
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dick Metz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Greg Dillion
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Strauch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Mardain
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Mazza
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Dovey
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Rich Figone
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tom Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Greg Macgilivray
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Randy Hild
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Royce Cansler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jeff Alter
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $28K (2025)
Denny Michael
Fmr Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Fmr Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Paniccia
Fmr Co-Chair
Co-Presdient → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Fmr Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Croul
Fmr Co-Chair
Co-President → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Fmr Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan McInery
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Christy
Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Naude
Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Randy Taylor (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Griffiths (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Morris (2021–2022) — Former Executive
- Former: David Scibal (2022) — Director
- Former: Cathey Curtis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Meek (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Glenn Brumage (2019–2021) — Former Executive
- Former: Keith Maynard Eshelman (2019–2021) — Former Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to Michael Izzi (FMR Exec DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
How large is Surfing Heritage and Culture Center?
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $860K.
What is Surfing Heritage and Culture Center?
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Clemente, CA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Surfing Heritage and Culture Center operate?
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has awarded grants in California.
What is Surfing Heritage and Culture Center's EIN?
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0934459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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