Urban Surf 4 Kids Org is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Cajon, California, registered in 2011, with $223,933 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$224K
▼ 3.8% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$225K
Net assets
$43K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Urban Surf 4 Kids Org— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Urban Surf 4 Kids Org: 2 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Urban Surf 4 Kids Org— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Urban Surf 4 Kids Org: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $129K (FY2014) to $224K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$43K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,933▼3.8% | $224,679▼21.0% | $43,242▼1.7% | $43,242▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $232,665▼19.5% | $284,388▼9.5% | $43,988▼54.0% | $43,988▼54.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $288,980▼1.1% | $314,135▲37.3% | $95,711▼20.8% | $95,711▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $292,098▲227% | $228,823▲38.6% | $120,866▲110% | $120,866▲53.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,322▼62.2% | $165,049▼17.8% | $57,591▼56.8% | $78,711▼41.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $236,373▲34.0% | $200,717▲111% | $133,318▲18.6% | $133,318▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $176,339▲113% | $95,225▲65.0% | $112,424▲194% | $112,424▲194% | 990 |
| 2017 | $82,932▼63.0% | $57,714▼73.4% | $38,295▲141% | $38,295▲141% | 990 |
| 2016 | $223,936▲1.2% | $216,783▼0.2% | $15,895▲81.8% | $15,895▲81.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $221,247▲71.8% | $217,134▲72.1% | $8,742▲88.9% | $8,742▲88.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $128,780 | $126,168 | $4,629 | $4,629 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
12 grants to Urban Surf 4 Kids Org totaling $226K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,478 |
| The San Diego Foundation | An evening of hope gala | 2023 | $21,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $12,048 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $16,278 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Athletic programs and camps for under privileged youth in san diego | 2022 | $12,677 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For unlocking the ocean surf therapy camps | 2021 | $58,900 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For trauma-informed surf therapy camps | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $7,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For the opening the ocean: us4k's transformative surf therapy program | 2018 | $40,000 |
| Gemological Institute of America Inc | Advance gemological education | 2016 | $380 |
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Data for Urban Surf 4 Kids Org (EIN 26-4600440) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.