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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Groundswell Community Project

Groundswell surf therapy cultivates safer and braver spaces for participants to reclaim their healing, power, and belonging as they dive deeper into self love, sea love and surf sisterhood. Our surf therapy programs welcome participants exactly where they are at; with a trauma informed team of therapists, surf coaches, and volunteers to see, hear, and honor participants as they explore their fullest expression of self. Since 2016 we have welcomed over 1000 womxn to their waves of healing through our intentional partnerships and branches that extend across the globe! While all programs come from a womxn centered foundation, we have specially catered programs welcoming womxn, non-bionary folx and surfbrothers to reclaim their belonging in the sea. Surf therapy trainings for …

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.6% of total expenses ($20,285 of $89,715).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.66
Program$0.66

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Groundswell Community Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Groundswell Community Project draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Groundswell Community Project is a registered international nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 813150889. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $92K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Groundswell Community Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 813150889. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Groundswell Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Groundswell Community Project is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Groundswell Community Project has $92K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Groundswell Community Project is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $92K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Groundswell Community Project. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Groundswell Community Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Groundswell surf therapy cultivates safer and braver spaces for participants to reclaim their healing, power, and belonging as they dive deeper into self love, sea love and surf sisterhood. Our surf therapy programs welcome participants exactly where they are at; with a trauma informed team of therapists, surf coaches, and volunteers to see, hear, and honor participants as they explore their fullest expression of self. Since 2016 we have welcomed over 1000 womxn to their waves of healing through our intentional partnerships and branches that extend across the globe! While all programs come from a womxn centered foundation, we have specially catered programs welcoming womxn, non-bionary folx and surfbrothers to... Groundswell Community Project is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among international charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $92K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Groundswell Community Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Groundswell Community Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813150889, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

NA
Natalie S••••
Founder & CEO

Officers & trustees (8)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Groundswell Community Project

What is Groundswell Community Project?
Groundswell Community Project is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Groundswell surf therapy cultivates safer and braver spaces for participants to reclaim their healing, power, and belonging as they dive deeper into self love, sea love and surf sisterhood. Our surf therapy programs welcome participants exactly where they are at; with a trauma informed team of therapists, surf coaches, and volunteers to see, hear, and honor participants as they explore their fullest expression of self. Since 2016 we have welcomed over 1000 womxn to their waves of healing through our intentional partnerships and branches that extend across the globe! While all programs come from a womxn centered foundation, we have specially catered programs welcoming womxn, non-bionary folx and surfbrothers to reclaim their belonging in the sea. Surf therapy trainings for clinicans and community leaders to provide trauma informed services in their communities surf therapy retreats
When was Groundswell Community Project founded?
Groundswell Community Project was founded in 2016.
Who leads Groundswell Community Project?
Natalie Small serves as Founder & CEO.
Where is Groundswell Community Project located?
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
What is Groundswell Community Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Groundswell Community Project trustworthy?
Groundswell Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Groundswell Community Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813150889.
What is Groundswell Community Project's website?
http://www.groundswellcommunity.org