2023-05-15T05:27:15-07:00 2022-12-31 680260103 REGALIA & ASSOCIATES CPAS 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K DANVILLE CA 94526 990 2022-01-01 364515216 Save the Waves Coalition SAVE 8314266169 849 Almar Ave Suite C 163 Santa Cruz CA 95060 Nik Strong-Cvetich CEO 8314266169 2023-05-15 true Nik Strong-Cvetich 999009999 true Douglas W Regalia P00186389 9253140390 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Nik Strong-Cvetich 849 Almar Ave Suite C 163 Santa Cruz CA 95060 1204799 false X www.savethewaves.org X 2003 CA Save the Waves protects surf ecosystems around the world, forming coalitions with local communities and utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, stewardship, and grass-roots mobilization. 10 10 8 7 0 1213744 1181327 0 209 0 4758 -4170 1218711 1177157 60560 25030 0 761685 866121 0 83675 363603 221805 1185848 1112956 32863 64201 498551 547037 62229 46514 436322 500523 X Save the Waves protects surf ecosystems around the world, forming coalitions with local communities and utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, stewardship, and grass-roots mobilization. false false 241800 Surf Protected Area NetworksWe continued our work in the creation of Surf Protected Area networks (SPANs), working to grow our impact in new regions while strengthening the approach in active regions. In 2022, we 1) implemented Phase II work in the Azores, conducting a surfonomics scoping report and conducting outreach to Azorean communities across six islands to protect 98 surf ecosystems; and 2) started work to create national Surf Protected Area Networks throughout Costa Rica, establishing key partnerships with governmental agencies and local communities in two different regions. 220006 World Surfing Reserves:In 2022, Save The Waves continued to expand and improve the World Surfing Reserves (WSRs) Program, implementing the following: 1) Completed key work with the Local Stewardship Council in North Devon, United Kingdom, to develop the stewardship plan and identify key projects to support conservation efforts; and 2) implementing a restoration project at the Quebrada micro-watershed at the Playa Hermosa World Surfing Reserve in Costa Rica; and 3) strengthened the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve program, forwarding conversations with the municipality for legal protection of the WSR in Portugal. 147979 Campaigns, Tools, Outreach:Through campaigns, tools, and outreach, Save The Waves: 1) presented at the UN Ocean Conference in Portugal and Our Ocean Conference in Palau, representing surfers and securing commitments to include surf breaks in conservation efforts; 2) continued efforts to save Punta Conejo, raising the alarm about a PEMEX oil spill and called for protected areas around three surf sports, and 1,100 hectares of mangrove wetlands; and 3) created an innovative scheme for the worlds first surf ecosystem insurance. 125408 735193 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Susan Coffey 8314266169 849 Almar Ave Suite C 163 Santa Cruz CA 95060 Nik Strong-Cvetich CEO 40.00 0.00 X 115342 0 28429 Al Ramadan Co-Chairperson 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Strader Co-Chairperson 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Scott Atkinson Vice-Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christy Chin Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Co Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Will Henry Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Karliner Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Annie Vranizan Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Easkey Britton Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christian Charles Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Jones Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rahim Walker Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 115342 28429 1 false false false 0 2045 20000 1159282 9172 1181327 0 0 0 0 0 0 2045 3917 -3917 0 23472 23725 -253 -253 0 1177157 -253 0 0 25030 25030 0 115342 74195 33111 8036 0 532266 342388 152794 37084 14530 9328 4192 1010 139504 88674 42204 8626 64479 45811 15396 3272 0 0 11592 11592 0 0 0 73757 64188 8569 1000 1036 37 999 2458 1623 547 288 15172 3216 11956 0 20908 13469 6039 1400 52702 52212 300 190 0 0 0 0 0 5232 5232 Event Expense 18144 7604 595 9945 Other misc 8944 2880 347 5717 Merchandise support 6048 6048 Bank fees 5450 1922 31 3497 362 2616 184 -2438 1112956 735193 294088 83675 0 299718 319743 159821 188069 0 0 0 0 22350 22748 16662 16477 0 0 0 0 0 0 498551 547037 37101 18176 1000 500 24128 27838 62229 46514 X 138755 153472 297567 347051 436322 500523 498551 547037 64201 X false false false X 481524 599662 1075944 1213744 1181327 4552201 0 0 481524 599662 1075944 1213744 1181327 4552201 1797038 2755163 16 167 262 209 654 0 2221 1810 336 4367 4557222 315574 0.60460 0.58650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Payroll liability 27838 27838 true Europe 0 1 Grants to recipients 10000 South America 0 1 Grants to recipients 5000 South America 0 1 Program services Programmatic Ind. Contractors 2000 Europe 0 4 Program services Programmatic Ind. Contractors 15200 Central America 0 2 Program services Contractors and staff 65566 East Asia and the Pacific 0 1 Program services Programmatic Ind. Contractors 6000 North America 0 1 Program services Programmatic Ind. Contractors 1800 Central America 0 3 Grants to recipients 10030 14 14 115596 115596 Central America Capacity Building 2000 Wire Central America Watershed Recovery 6530 Wire Europe Capacity Building 10000 Wire South America Marine Sanctuary 1500 Wire South America Steward- ship 5000 Wire 5 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Save The Waves holds regular meetings with the grantees. Periodic reporting by the grantees with detail of activities and financial reports is required. An option to audit the grantee is included in all grant agreements. Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting The accrual basis of accounting is followed for all grant and program disbursements. Part II, Line 1 - Method of Accounting The accrual basis of accounting is followed for all grant and program disbursements. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Save The Waves App:Save The Waves continued to utilize the Save The Waves App to support stewardship efforts across the globe, increasing the userbase by 26%. We advocated for the use of the App in our programmatic sites to increase efficiencies, reporting of threats, and support our local community partners with actionable data provided in real-time. We increased our data partners, beginning at least 10 new partnerships with conservation-based and data-based organizations in 5 of our 7 active programmatic regions. We increased our in-person training sessions, resulting in higher downloads and use of the App. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.