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Paddle for Peace

Paddle for peace is driven by the mission to provide equitable access to coastal environments, particularly for bipoc (black, indigenous, and people of color) and underserved communities. We …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Paddle for Peace

A non profit dedicated to diversifying our coast through ocean conservation education, ocean play and surf lessons.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Paddle for peace is driven by the mission to provide equitable access to coastal environments, particularly for bipoc (black, indigenous, and people of color) and underserved communities. We recognize the importance of creating inclusive spaces that allow everyone to experience the beauty and wonder of the ocean.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C01
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.81
Program expenses$0.81 ($157,164)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Paddle for Peace is a registered environment nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 863154307. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $297K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Paddle for Peace has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Paddle for Peace is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Paddle for Peace has $297K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Paddle for Peace is classified as a Environment 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 $297K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Paddle for Peace. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Paddle for Peace has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Paddle for Peace profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

A non profit dedicated to diversifying our coast through ocean conservation education, ocean play and surf lessons. Paddle for Peace is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Paddle for Peace's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $297K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Paddle for Peace are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Paddle for Peace is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 863154307, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MA
Marisa Bell
CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

MA
Marisa B•••
CEO
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Paddle for Peace This page 68 $297,088 81%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Paddle for Peace

What is Paddle for Peace?
Paddle for Peace is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. A non profit dedicated to diversifying our coast through ocean conservation education, ocean play and surf lessons.
When was Paddle for Peace founded?
Paddle for Peace was founded in 2021.
Who leads Paddle for Peace?
Marisa Bell serves as CEO.
Where is Paddle for Peace located?
Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
What is Paddle for Peace's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Paddle for Peace trustworthy?
Paddle for Peace has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Paddle for Peace's registration number?
IRS EIN: 863154307.
What is Paddle for Peace's website?
http://www.paddleforpeace.org