annual report - Surf For Life

2014
ANNUAL REPORT
LAYING FOUNDATION
Surf For Life has grown up since the
idea was born on a Central American
surf adventure some six years ago.
Since that initial goal of building
a single school, the organization
Manzano Uno,
Nicaragua
Francisco Laguna,
Nicaragua
has enabled over 500 volunteers to construct
Las Salinas,
Nicaragua
Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. We have empowered local
Huacas,
Costa Rica
eight projects in six communities across El Salvador,
capacity and provided access to health and education to
disadvantaged communities in some of the least developed
corners of the globe. We are only just getting started. Our roster
of projects grows every year, with four projects completed this past
year alone and seven slated for 2015.
In 2014, we focused on laying the foundation for a more dynamic, impactful, and global
Surf For Life. We created a system of impact analysis to measure our efforts in partner
communities, refined our project development framework to work with local leaders to
organize shovel ready projects more efficiently and maximize local engagement, broadened
our network of both partner communities and volunteer ambassadors on three additional
continents, and developed new technology tools to better connect our volunteers to their
projects and supporters. We accomplished all that while building three schools and a
community center, fundamentally changing the lives of 23,532 people.
However, we could not have laid a single brick without the ever inspiring support of our
Surf For Life volunteers. In 2014, our volunteer program almost doubled. 230 volunteers
committed over 11,000 hours of their time and immeasurable passion to increase access
to health and education in the developing world. To those volunteers and the thousands of
donors who supported their campaigns, we extend our sincerest gratitude. Together, we
will continue to make a difference!
— THE SURF FOR LIFE TEAM
YEAR SUMMARY
At Surf For Life, we build community projects. This year we focused on schools and a
community center. While measuring the number of classrooms we build is important, it’s all
about empowering local communities. That is why we put a special emphasis on measuring
how many local citizens were engaged in the project, how many local leaders were empowered
to design and execute the project, and how many lives the project will impact.
4
230
PROJECTS
COMPLETED
VOLUNTEERS
793
10¢
ORGANIZATIONAL
EFFICIENCY
23,532
LOCALS ENGAGED
LIVES IMPACTED
11,040
160
VOLUNTEER HOURS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
EMPOWERED
$524,180.39
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED
Local Citizens Engaged: The local community who spoke out in favor of the project. These citizens attended community
meetings and/or participated in a needs assessments resulting in the prioritization of this particular community project.
Community Leaders Empowered: These are the pivotal actors of the development process who helped provide shape and
face to the project. Working in concert, the community leaders actively helped to design, develop and execute the project.
Lives Impacted: These are the communities at large who have and will continue to benefit from the community project.
Organizational Efficiency: Surf For Life’s cost to raise $1.
MANZANO UNO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
Manzano Uno, Nicaragua
In February of 2014, Surf For Life and Local Partner Waves of Hope
completed construction of the 7 classroom Manzano Uno High School
serving 230 students from the surrounding communities. Prior to the
school’s construction, locally offered education ended at the 6th grade.
The few dedicated students committed to furthering their education relied
on a combination of walking, hitchhiking, and public transportation to travel to the nearest
high school roughly 30 km away. The Manzano Uno High School will also provide vocational
training for both students and adults in collaboration with INATEC, Nicaragua’s national
vocational training program.
Local Partner: Waves of Hope
Waves of Hope is a Canadian based nonprofit organization focused on poverty alleviation
and creating a better future for the people of Northern Nicaragua. Founded by the owners of
El Coco Loco Resort, an ecoresort in the area, Waves of Hope has had a tremendous impact
in their neighboring communities through multiple school and livelihood projects executed in
close collaboration with local leaders and beneficiaries.
230
7
300
7
Students
Classrooms
Locals Engaged
Jobs Created
4,128
86
3,600
39
VOLUNTEER HOURS
LIVES IMPACTED
VOLUNTEERS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
EMPOWERED
Extracurricular Programs Offered
Computer, English, Gardening, Library, Resource Center
LAS SALINAS PRE-SCHOOL PROJECT
Las Salinas, Nicaragua
The Las Salinas Preschool project is a 2 classroom expansion
of the existing Las Salinas Primary School completed by
Surf For Life and Local Partner Magnificent Rock in June of 2014.
Recent population growth has resulted in cramped conditions in both
the local primary and secondary schools. Prior to this project, the 24
children between ages 3 and 6 had only a single small classroom.
Local Partner: Magnificent Rock Popoyo
Our local partners at Magnific Rock Popoyo leased a small plot of land from the indigenous
people of Las Salinas. In 2011, they opened a family-owned and operated surf club on
top of a 100 foot cliff on this native land, and they have made it a top priority to entrench
themselves in the local community. The owners of Magnific Rock work with key stakeholders
in Las Salinas and the surrounding area to identify and execute projects that will meet the
most pressing needs, as defined by the community.
24
2
263
Students
Classrooms
Locals Engaged
1,776
37
800
35
VOLUNTEER HOURS
LIVES IMPACTED
VOLUNTEERS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
EMPOWERED
Extracurricular Programs Offered
Computer, English, Gardening, Library, Resource Center
FRANCISCO LAGUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT
Francisco Laguna, Nicaragua
The Francisco Laguna Elementary School is a three classroom
structure serving 115 students. Prior to construction, teachers
conducted classes under a patchwork of corrugated metal roofing
supported by a handful of wooden posts. Wind and rain, common in
this region, made productive class time impossible.
Local Partner: Waves of Hope
Waves of Hope is a Canadian based nonprofit organization focused on poverty alleviation
and creating a better future for the people of Northern Nicaragua. Founded by the owners of
El Coco Loco Resort, an ecoresort in the area, Waves of Hope has had a tremendous impact
in their neighboring communities through multiple school and livelihood projects executed in
close collaboration with local leaders and beneficiaries.
115
3
80
Students
Classrooms
Locals Engaged
1,728
36
732
39
VOLUNTEER HOURS
LIVES IMPACTED
VOLUNTEERS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
EMPOWERED
Extracurricular Programs Offered
Computer, English, Gardening, Library, Resource Center
CEPIA COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
Huacas, Costa Rica
Completed in July 2014, the CEPIA Community Center provides
support to over 800 single mothers, children & teenagers in the
Guanacaste region to empower individuals and keep them off the
streets and away from drugs and violence. The completed center will
offer vocational training and psychological help to mothers so they can
learn the life skills needed to enter the workforce. In addition, the center will provide a safe
place for after school programs to 350 children and teenagers which will keep them away
from drugs and violence in their community.
Local Partner: CEPIA
CEPIA stands for Culture, Education and Psychology for Infants and Adolescents and is a
Costarican nonprofit organisation that seeks to promote culture, health, sports and education
for children and teenagers and their families from poor backgrounds in the communities of
Guanacaste, Costa Rica since 2005.
1,000
9
150
Students
Classrooms
Locals Engaged
2,400
50
19,000
80
VOLUNTEER HOURS
LIVES IMPACTED
VOLUNTEERS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
EMPOWERED
Extracurricular Programs Offered
Vocational training, Bilingual daycare, After-school program, High risk youth
empowerment program, Community and creativity events, Program for attention
to families in poverty, Volunteering, Intervention for children with disabilities
Community library, Legal consulting
SURF FOR LIFE VOLUNTEERS
Where They Came From
230
11,040
10
7
Total Volunteers
Hours Contributed
Total Locations
Total Countries
8
Chicago,
Illinois
154
San Francisco,
California
6
New York
8
New Jersey
26
Toronto,
Canada
1
Dublin,
Ireland
1
Keriong,
Australia
1
Tokyo,
Japan
1
London,
UK
1
Kaiserslautern,
Germany
Volunteer: Jeremy Reyes
Volunteer: Polly Israni
Costa Rica Community Center Fall 2012
Costa Rica Community Center Fall 2012
& Nicaragua High School Spring 2013
& Nicaragua High School Spring 2013
“Surf for life allows you to get back in touch
Currently registered for
with what’s important in life. Nature,
Guatemala 2014 & Philippines 2015
giving back, and building a community.”
“I am so grateful that an organization like
this exists & for all those who supported
me on my trips.”
CORPORATE PARTNERS
St ke
studi s
Special Thanks to our Team of Ambassadors
Nick Hultink, Shannon Millar, Brian Lewis, Daniel Burr, Alex Griswold, Blake Barret, Jeff Sato
Thank You for Your Support
Legal: Patrick Kelly & Bridget Laurent | Media: Frank Sun & Morgan Maassen
Graphic Design: Lilikoi Design + Letterpress | Web: Jeremy Stover
NEW INITIATIVES
Our Team
3 new staff, 2 interns
Ambassador Program
Ambassadors volunteer their time to spread the word about Surf For Life and recruit volunteers
to work on Surf For Life projects. In 2014 we created Ambassador teams at Salesforce, VMware,
NetApp, and within the yoga community
Coastal Karma Project
A new type of Surf For Life trip that combines the daily practice and wellness of a yoga retreat
with building community projects like schools and community centers!
A Documentary Film
Stay tuned for a 2015 release!
Online
We launched a new website with more tools to support our volunteers
Measuring our Impact
With a new focus on impact in 2014, we developed a system for tracking
longitudinal impact data for all of our projects
Local Partners Program
Designed a new internal framework to both conduct due diligence on potential partners
and projects as well as maximizing project efficiency and community engagement.
2015 Trips
Building community and changing lives—trips to Sulangan, Philippines;
El Paredon, Guatemala; El Cuco, El Salvador are confirmed for 2015.
SURF FOR LIFE TEAM
Alex Fang
Co-Founder and
Executive Director
Mylan Ton
Volunteer Coordinator
Bo Fox
Trent Gordon
Sierra Brasher Nichols
International Program Director
CEO
Operations, Manager and
Fundraising Support
Bill Stefanacci
Jonathan Sofer
Media Director
Co-Founder and CTO
INTERNS
Anna Englund & Allison Crisler, Charlotte Vitak
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jonathan Sofer
Alex Fang
Bo Fox
Trent Gordon
Co-Founder and CTO
Chairman and
Executive Director
International Program Director
CEO
Jamie Collum
Craig Finster
Noah Borerro
SURF FOR LIFE BALANCE SHEET
Assets
3100 · Unrestricted Net Assets
Current Assets
Net Income-73,315.18
____________
Checking/Savings
180,190.97
Total Equity106,875.79
____________
1000 · Cash & Equivalents
1020 · First Republic Bank 1834
107,216.58
Total Liabilities & Equity115,685.33
____________
1025 · First Republic Bank 7704
268.03
1800 · Marketable Securities
0.00
____________
1050 · Project Clearing
1052 · Costa Rica CEPIA
4,254.19
____________
Total 1050 · Project Clearing
4,254.19
____________
Total Other Assets0.00
____________
Total Assets 115,685.33
____________
Total 1000 · Cash & Equivalents
111,738.80
____________
Liability & Equity
Total Checking/Savings111,738.80
Liabilities
Other Current Assets
Current Liabilities
1300 · Other Current Assets
Accounts Payable
1310 · Prepaid Expenses
3,325.20
1320 · Employee Advance
21.33
1330 · Security Deposits
600.00
____________
2500 · Accounts Payable
0.00
____________
Total Accounts Payable
Total 1300 · Other Current Assets
3,946.53
____________
Other Current Liabilities
Total Other Current Assets
3,946.53
____________
2100 · Current Liabilities
Total Current Assets
115,685.33
____________
Total Assets115,685.33
____________
0.00
Credit Cards0.00
2110 · Payroll Liabilities
7,064.54
2120 · Accrued Vacation
0.00
2100 · Current Liabilities - Other
0.00
____________
Total 2100 · Current Liabilities
7,064.54
____________
Total Other Current Liabilities
7,064.54
____________
Liability & Equity
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities
7,064.54
Current Liabilities
Long Term Liabilities
0.00
____________
Other Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities7,064.54
2100 · Current Liabilities
2110 · Payroll Liabilities
7,064.54
Equity
2120 · Accrued Vacation
1,745.00
____________
30000 · Opening Bal Equity
0.00
Total 2100 · Current Liabilities
3100 · Unrestricted Net Assets
180,190.97
8,809.54
____________
3200 · Transfers To/From Unrestricted
0.00
3300 · Temp. Restricted Net Assets
0.00
3400 · Perm. Restricted Net Assets
0.00
Total Other Current Liabilities
8,809.54
____________
Total Current Liabilities
8,809.54
____________
Net Income-71,570.18
____________
Total Liabilities8,809.54
Total Equity108,620.79
____________
Equity
Total Liabilities & Equity
115,685.33
____________
SURF FOR LIFE PROFIT & LOSS SHEET
Ordinary Income/Expense
7600 · Program Related Expenses
Income
7610 · Mileage/Parking/Taxi
4100 · Individual Giving
7620 · Airfare51,298.70
4110 · Individual Contributions
319,048.93
4120 · Fundraising Events
290.74
____________
Total 4100 · Individual Giving
319,339.67
4200 · Foundation Grants & Awards
4210 · Unrestricted Foundation Awards
11,604.56
4220 · Restricted Foundation Awards
21,000.00
4230 · Volunteer Grant Awards
1,000.00
____________
Total 4200 · Foundation Grants & Awards
33,604.56
4400 · Corporate Contributions
4410 · Corporate Matches
89,414.60
4420 · Fundraising Event Matches
2,500.00
4400 · Corporate Contributions - Other
78,857.76
____________
Total 4400 · Corporate Contributions
170,772.36
5500 · Other Incomes
5520 · Miscellaneous Revenue
463.80
____________
8,785.65
7630 · Lodging & Food
117,561.89
7640 · Volunteer Lead
3,784.00
7650 · Meeting Space & Equipment
162.53
7660 · Other Trip Expenses
14,326.81
7670 · Program Supplies
115,990.68
7680 · Recruiting Expenses
51,584.06
____________
Total 7600 · Program Related Expenses
363,494.32
7700 · Operations Expenses
7705 · Office Supplies
2,354.92
7710 · Postage, Shipping & Delivery
913.26
7720 · Printing and Copying
282.62
7735 · Books, Subscriptions, Reference
124.95
7740 · Advertising & Promotion
24,441.29
____________
Total 7700 · Operations Expenses
28,117.04
8000 · Occupancy Expenses
8010 · Rent4,357.99
Total 5500 · Other Incomes
463.80
____________
8020 · Utilities427.00
Total Income524,180.39
____________
8030 · Telephone & Internet
1,690.97
8040 · Equip Rental and Maintenance
635.94
8045 · Information Technology
407.80
Gross Profit524,180.39
8050 · Insurance - Liability, D and O
9,589.17
____________
Expense
7100 · Salaries & Wages
125,931.34
Total 8000 · Occupancy Expenses
17,108.87
8200 · Miscellaneous Expense
7200 · Employee Benefits
7210 · Health Benefits
6,586.75
8210 · Bank & CC Charges
237.83
7220 · Workers Compensation Ins.
3,043.22
8220 · Filing Fees (Corporate)
105.00
7230 · Staff Development & Benefits
2,384.15
____________
8299 · Misc. Expenses
458.00
____________
Total 7200 · Employee Benefits
12,014.12
Total 8200 · Miscellaneous Expense
800.83
____________
7300 · Payroll Taxes
9,633.78
Total Expense597,495.57
____________
7500 · Professional Fees
7510 · Accounting Fees
11,329.92
Net Ordinary Income
-73,315.18
____________
7540 · Web Development
26,365.35
Net Income-73,315.18
____________
7550 · It Consultants
500.00
7560 · Consultants & Contractors
2,200.00
____________
Total 7500 · Professional Fees
40,395.27
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