Surfing's Evolution & Preservation
Official site for Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation (branded as Preserve Surfing Beaches), a Florida 501(c)(3) founded by Ron and Lynne DiMenna that funds beach preservation, surf history programs, beach safety and accessibility projects using proceeds from the Endless Summer specialty license plate.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Florida-based nonprofit running projects tied to beach preservation, coastal safety, surf education/history, beach clean-ups, or event-based surf programming.
Good Fit
- • Project- or event-specific requests focused on beach conservation, lifeguard/safety equipment, or surf programming.
- • Geographic focus inside Florida and willingness to coordinate with state/local partners (parks, beach patrols).
- • Ability to submit a request well in advance (90+ days) and to manage grants in the foundation's common award range.
- • Existing or potential partnership links to organizations that have previously received support from the funder.
Geography
Observed giving is 100% in Florida across the three-year record, indicating a geographically narrow, in‑state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 46 distinct recipients (46 grants) and the funder supports many different independent nonprofits rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The grant history shows meaningful new-recipient activity (29 new in 2023, 10 new in 2024) and a public request page exists, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible route into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
