OUR MISSION IS TO REGENERATE THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEAN PLANET AND REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE. WE PROTECT AND RESTORE BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD, AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL STORIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND CORPORATIONS TO TAKE ACTION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+20.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$480K
+483.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$160K
+94.5% YoY
About Sustainable Surf
Based on IRS filings
Sustainable Surf is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $480K. Net investment income was $44K.
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 | $2,926,654 | $2,436,115 | $1,781,232 |
| Revenue | $4,046,029 | $3,433,386 | $2,486,342 |
| Expenses | $3,533,930 | $2,788,402 | $2,010,864 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $44,054 | $30,320 | $819 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Scripps Institute of Oceanography ($330,000), Philanthropy Works ($100,000), Uc San Diego ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCRIPPS INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY LA JOLLA, CA | FOR THE PURPOSES OF TESTING MULTIPLE HYPOTHESIS OF RESTORING KELP, INCL. OUTPLANTING LAB-GROWN JUVENILES AND IDENTIFYING IF THESE MORE THERMALLY-TOLERANT STRAINS BETTER SURVIVE A WARMING CLIMATE. | $330,000 |
| PHILANTHROPY WORKS NEW YORK, NY | TO SPONSOR ARTIST TO BUILD A BIODIVERSITY BLOCKS MONUMENT TO PROMOTE BIODIVERSITY CREDIT SYSTEM. | $100,000 |
| UC SAN DIEGO LA JOLLA, CA | TO DO A SCIENCE RESEARCH FOR A KELP SCIENCE PROJECT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN WHILDEN | CO-FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,778 |
| MICHAEL STEWART | CO-FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR | 40 | $154,264 |
| JIM MORIARTY | EX-BOARD PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KEVIN TIGHE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEVE SHIPSEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DANNI WASHINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA GONZALEZ-BLANCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN THURSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN WILKENFELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHY CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARNE ARENS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NANCY DYNAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA VON WINTERFELDT | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,413 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainable Surf?
Sustainable Surf is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sustainable Surf?
As of 2024, Sustainable Surf holds $2.9M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $480K in 2024.
Where does Sustainable Surf operate?
Sustainable Surf has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does Sustainable Surf award?
In 2024, Sustainable Surf awarded 3 grants totaling $480K — an average of about $160K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sustainable Surf's EIN?
Sustainable Surf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3220205. 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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