Surfrider Foundation
| Founded | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Glenn Hening, Chris Blakely, Lance Carson, and Tom Pratt |
| Type | Social welfare organization |
| 95-3941826 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Focus | Environmental activism |
| Headquarters | 942 Calle Negocio, Suite 350 |
| Location | |
Area served | International |
| Methods | local activist network, litigation, research |
Key people | Chad Nelsen, CEO |
| Revenue | $12,434,931 (2022) |
| Expenses | $11,651,732 (2022) |
| Employees | 83 (2022) |
| Volunteers | ~100,000 (2022) |
| Website | www |
The Surfrider Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans, waves and beaches. It focuses on plastic reduction, water quality, beach access, beach and surf spot preservation, and sustaining marine and coastal ecosystems.
Headquartered in San Clemente, California, the Surfrider Foundation maintains a small staff, which work to support the organization's network of 200+ grassroots volunteer-led chapters and student clubs. The current CEO is Chad Nelsen.