SURFING THE NATIONS IMPACTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SELFLESS SERVICE, AND ACTION SPORTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WITH OUR PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH, FEEDING THE HUNGRY, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+8.8% YoY
Revenue
$2.2M
+18.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$29
+7.4% YoY
Expenses
$1.9M
+7.5% YoY
About Surfing the Nations
Based on IRS filings
Surfing the Nations is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WAHIAWA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $29.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,583,236 | $2,374,811 | $2,283,518 |
| Revenue | $2,178,530 | $1,835,421 | $1,960,927 |
| Expenses | $1,931,374 | $1,796,819 | $1,742,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29 | $27 | $17 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZACH IFLAND | DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| CINDY BAUER | TREASURER | 40 | — |
| TAYLOR HANES | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| TOM BAUER | PRESIDENT | 35 | — |
| RICHARD MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TOM CRAFT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEFAN ERIKSSON | DIRECTOR | 30 | — |
| CHARIS IFLAND | DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| JOHN HYATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNIS YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARI CATHEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surfing the Nations?
Surfing the Nations is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WAHIAWA, HI. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Surfing the Nations?
As of 2024, Surfing the Nations holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue.
Where does Surfing the Nations operate?
Surfing the Nations has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Surfing the Nations's EIN?
Surfing the Nations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0245026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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