Outrigger Santa Cruz
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The overarching purpose of this organization is to improve the the quality of life for persons of all ages, with or without physical or cultural disadvantages or disabilities, without regard to age, gender, creed, ethnicity, sexual preference, or physical ability.
- Income
- $83,060
- Spending
- $74,486
- Reserves
- 23.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 23.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $4,027 spent. Outrigger Races - Outrigger Santa Cruz participates in races and travels to other clubs. Each race requires entry fees for the boat and crew. The crew contributes to OSC and OSC registers for races
- $75 spent. Public classes for youth (age 7+) juniors (age 19-) and adultsClasses bring in more than 100 participants annually.
- Shared Adventures - Day at the Beach: Partnership with localnon-profit for a one day event providing the opportunity for people with special needs, their families and friends to experience an outrigger canoe.
- The overarching purpose of the organization will be achieved in the following ways: (1) Foster and develop community outreach programs with area schools, churches, and other organizations serving the able-bodied, disables, culturally disadvantaged and persons of all age groups to promote cross-cultural understanding, environmental awareness and clean ocean water activities. (2) Develop, implement and promote recreational outrigger canoe paddling activities for people of any age group or cultural background, regardless of physical or mental ability or disability. This includes providing training, coaching, water safety, equipment and organized recreational paddling to promote psychological, physical and therapeutic benefits for all participants. (3) Develop, implement, promote and participate in all levels of outrigger canoe racing, and to actively promote races for all people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, cultural orientation or physical ability. (4) Promote health, fitness and cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among people of all nationalities and orientations regardless of physical abilities. (5) Enhance the cooperation among athletes, educators, and concerned individuals in promoting the welfare of all participants utilizing outrigger canoeing as a vehicle for teamwork, team building and cross-cultural cooperation. (6) Expand the publics understanding of and appreciation for the culture and practice of outrigger canoeing and its historical relationship to the peoples and cultural traditions of Hawaii, Polynesia and other pacific island cultures.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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