TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF SURFING GLOBALLY. THE ORGANIZATION IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AS THE WORLD GOVERNING AUTHORITY FOR SURFING, STANDUP PADDLE (SUP) SURFING AND RACING, AND ALL OTHER WAVE RIDING ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDER 18 JUNIOR SURFERS. PROMOTES TRAINING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR JUDGING AND COACHING IN INTERNATIONAL WAVE RIDING COMPETITIONS. TO ORGANIZE, SUPERVISE AND OPERATE THE SURF SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TO DEDICATE RESOURCES AND EFFORTS TOWARDS THE INCLUSION OF WAVE RIDING SPORTS INTO THE OLYMPICS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California.
- Base
- $408k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $408k | — | — | — | $408k $439k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,267 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Climbed 11%
over 2 years
From $368k in 2022 to $408k in 2024.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 40%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC received $408,490 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION INC reported $5.7M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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