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Un Mar De Colores

EIN 85-2947340 · Oceanside, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak49 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE NURTURE THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN STEWARDS BY PROVIDING FREE SURF THERAPY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND LONG-TERM MENTORSHIP FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH.

Income
$586,522
Spending
$362,439
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$54,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 71% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $103,099 spent. ONE OCEAN IS OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, BLENDING YEAR-ROUND SURFING AND WATER SAFETY,OCEAN RECREATION, NATURE-BASED FIELD TRIPS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. IN 2024, WE SERVED 60 YOUTH AND 100 FAMILY MEMBERS ACROSS 24 SESSIONS. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND BUILDS ECOLOGICAL LITERACY WHILE FOSTERING CONNECTION, CONFIDENCE, AND CARE FOR THE OCEAN.
  2. $80,188 spent. OCEANSIDE OCEAN STEWARDS PROGRAM: OCEANSIDE OCEAN STEWARDS IS AN AFTERSCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM OPERATING IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE THE PROGRAM ENGAGES LOCAL YOUTH IN COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION PROJECTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. OCEANSIDE STEWARDS IS SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF OCEANSIDES MEASURE X INITIATIVE AND THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
  3. $45,821 spent. COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDES BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, WATERSHED AND COASTALECOLOGY PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A COMMUNITY LIAISON FOR THE TIJUANA RIVER COALITION ADDRESSING THE TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION CRISIS AT THE TIJUANA RIVER ESTUARY, ANDDELIVERS CONTRACTED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND EQUITABLE COASTALACCESS SERVICES TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH CULTURALLY ROOTED,NATURE-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
  4. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANIZATION, LINE 4D TOTAL EXPENSES $22295

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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