Valpo Surf Project Inc

Organization Overview

Valpo Surf Project Inc is located in Thomaston, ME. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (N67) the organization is classified as: Swimming & Other Water Recreation, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 11/2021, Valpo Surf Project Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valpo Surf Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 11/2021, Valpo Surf Project Inc generated $143.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.1k during the year ending 11/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

YOUTH MENTORING THROUGH ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTORING, SURFING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE VALPO SURF PROJECT IS A YOUTH MENTORSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN VALPARASO, CHILE. OUR KIDS OFTEN FACE TREMENDOUS HARDSHIPS FROM AN EARLY AGE. POVERTY, DRUG ABUSE, AND VIOLENT CRIME ARE EVERYDAY REALITIES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. VSP IS A SOURCE OF STABILITY, GUIDANCE, AND CONSISTENCY AMIDST AN OTHERWISE CHAOTIC ENVIRONMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO USE SURFING AND ACADEMIC TUTORING TO ENCOURAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG OUR STUDENTS.CONSTANT MENTORSHIP IS THE GLUE THAT UNIFIES ALL VSP PROGRAMMING. ON AVERAGE EACH STUDENT RECEIVES 265 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING PER YEAR INCLUDING: SURFING: SURF SESSIONS ARE THE HEART OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR STUDENTS. IN THE OCEAN OUR STUDENTS TAKE A BREAK FROM THE STRESSES OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES, ENGAGE IN HEALTHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR MENTORS. ACADEMICS: WE PROVIDE ENGLISH CLASSES, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION. OUR ACADEMICS ARE OPENING DOORS FOR OUR STUDENTS THEY PREVIOUSLY DID NOT KNOW EXISTED. ENVIRONMENT: OUR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. SINCE 2010, WE HAVE WORKED WITH OVER 650 STUDENTS AND PROVIDED OVER 5,000 MENTORSHIP HOURS DURING MORE THAN 1,550 ACTIVITIES. WE HAVE GROWN TO INCLUDE STUDENTS FROM 4 DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODS AND SENAME, A STATE-OPERATED CHILD PROTECTION HOME FOR BOTH JUVENILE REHABILITATION AND CARE FOR AT-RISK YOUTH REMOVED FROM UNSAFE HOMES. VSP IS COMMITTED TO EACH STUDENT, EMPOWERING THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BETTER THEIR OWN LIVES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wiley Todd
Founder / CEO
$75,000
Kenneth French
Chairman
$0
Western Todd
Secretary
$0
Ryan Holbrook
Treasurer
$0
Henry Myer
Founder
$0
Jonathan Steuber
Founder
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$143,016
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$143,016
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $143,016

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Valpo Surf Project Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
H T Ewald Foundation

West Bloomfield, MI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$15,000
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