named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Surf Outings
Regular adaptive surf sessions held in collaboration with schools and organizations such as the Chill Foundation and Rise, offering free surf lessons to children and adults with disabilities.
SFA Adaptive Surf Camp
Week-long inclusive surf camp for individuals with disabilities, providing one-on-one instruction, beachside recreational activities, and opportunities to build social skills and confidence through ocean therapy.
Summer Special Education Program
Weekly surf lessons provided at no cost to students ages 5–20 with developmental disabilities through a partnership with the Long Beach School District.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Adaptive Sports Programs 2 activities
- Adaptive surf programs for individuals with disabilitiesProvides adaptive surfing experiences and free weekly surf lessons for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, global developmental delays, and visual impairments. Programs include one-on-one instruction, use of adaptive equipment, and physical support to enable beach access and wave riding.
- Surf camps and lessons for underserved communitiesOffers free surf camps and lessons to economically disadvantaged youth, Wounded Warriors and their families, and students in special education programs through partnerships with schools, community centers, and organizations across Long Island. Includes summer camp sessions and structured beach outings combining surfing with recreational and social development activities.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding adaptive surf programs through fundraising and book salesGenerates financial support for adaptive surf programs through proceeds from an annual fundraiser and from sales of the published children's book "Saved by the Stoke."
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported beach operations and program logisticsOrganizes and manages volunteer-supported beach operations including registration, vest assistance, attendance tracking, and distribution of t-shirts and food during surf outings and camp sessions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$372K
Contributions & grants$340K91%
Program service revenue$22K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$353K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$112K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$448
Net assets$111K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +65.9%
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- ASPPG Partner — Supported Surf For All through contributions to a fundraising event.
- Amazon Partner — Distributes the organization's children's book for sale
- Barnes & Noble Partner — Distributes the organization's children's book for sale
- Bellmore / Merrick Schools Partner — Collaborates on adaptive surf camp sessions at Long Beach and Lido locations.
- Black Partner — Instructor supporting children with special needs during surf sessions at Surf For All camp.
- Calhoun School Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp programming in Long Beach.
- Chill Foundation Partner — Co-hosts adaptive surf camp sessions at Rockaway Beach.
- Cliff Skudin Partner — Instructor providing one-on-one surf instruction to children with special needs at Surf For All camp.
- Floored Media Partner — Collaborates on media production to share stories about Surf for All.
- Google Calendar Partner — Provides calendar integration for event scheduling and dissemination.
- Heller Keller School for the Blind Partner — Partners to provide adaptive surf camp programming for students.
- Izzy Paskowitz Partner — Co-founded the first New York outing for disabled children in 2002 with board member Jim; recognized as an internationally known surfer and autism expert.
- Jason Belsky Partner — Photographer documenting Surf For All events
- Jason Belsky Partner — Photographer who documented a participant's experience with Surf for All
- Levittown School Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp sessions in Long Beach.
- Lido Elementary Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp sessions in Long Beach.
- Lindell Elementary School Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp sessions in Long Beach.
- Long Beach Classroom Teachers Association Partner — Partner organization that raised funds for Surf For All.
- Long Beach Classroom Teachers Association Partner — Partner organization that raised record funds for Surf For All.
- Long Beach Classroom Teachers Association Partner — Partnered with Surf For All through a fundraising event that raised $9,158.
- Long Beach High School Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp and equine therapy sessions.
- Long Beach Middle School Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp sessions in Long Beach.
- Long Beach SEA Partner — Supported Surf For All through contributions to a fundraising event.
- Long Beach School District Partner — Collaborates with Surf For All to deliver weekly surf lessons for students in the Summer Special Education Program.
- Oceanside Schools Partner — Hosts adaptive surf camp sessions in Long Beach.
- Outlook 365 Partner — Enables calendar subscription for event access and planning.
- Outlook Live Partner — Supports calendar subscription for user access to event listings.
- Reach For The Stars Partner — Partners to deliver adaptive surf camp programming in Lido Beach.
- Rise Partner — Co-hosts adaptive surf camp sessions at Rockaway Beach.
- Skudin Surf Partner — Collaborates with Skudin Surf to deliver adaptive surf programming.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive Surfing for Disability Inclusion and Empowermentmethodology: adaptive-recreationBy using adaptive surfing as a therapeutic and recreational intervention, we foster independence, inclusion, and personal empowerment for individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, because the experience provides a unique sense of freedom and capability unattainable in other environments.
- Community Building Through Traditional Circlesmethodology: community_circle_inclusionBy incorporating daily group circles based on Hawaiian traditions, we build community, promote inclusion, and reinforce the ocean’s therapeutic role, because shared ritual and storytelling strengthen social bonds and deepen participants’ connection to the healing environment.
- Ocean-Based Healing and Spiritual Accessmethodology: ocean-as-healingBy providing access to ocean and surfing experiences, we promote healing and spiritual strength that supports personal development and mental well-being, because the ocean has inherent therapeutic properties that foster joy, purpose, and emotional resilience.
- Person-Centered Adaptive Recreation with Dignitymethodology: person-centered-adaptive-recreationBy designing programs centered on compassion and dignity, we enhance the experience and outcomes of participants with disabilities, because respectful, individualized engagement fosters trust, belonging, and greater personal growth.
- Therapeutic Storytelling for Mental Healthmethodology: therapeutic_storytellingBy using storytelling rooted in ocean-based healing, we address children's mental health challenges, because narrative fosters emotional processing, builds identity, and conveys hope in ways that complement experiential therapy.