TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE SPORT OF SURFING THROUGH FUN, FAMILY ORIENTED SURF COMPETITIONS. WSA IS THE OFFICIAL WEST COAST MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF SURFING AMERICA. WSA MEMBERS CAN EARN ENTRY IN THE SURFING AMERICA US CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TEAM TRIALS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $45k $48k |
Exec Director Officer (Unspecified) | $42k $45k |
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 WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $45k in 2023 to $45k 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.
Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 9%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION
What does the Board Member of WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION received $45,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WESTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION reported $745k in total revenue and $772k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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