Wsl Pure
WSL PUREs mission is to inspire educate and empower ocean protection starting with the global surf community. WSL PURE does this through its partnership with the World Surf League WSL leveraging the global platform of the WSL to reach the surf community with educational and inspirational content focused on ocean conservation. WSL PURE identifies organizations through review of submitted budget proposals that live the mission of ocean conservation and education and in turn provides grants to these organizations to further WSL PUREs mission of ocean conservation and ocean education literacy
Source: IRS Filing · 2024
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit focused on ocean conservation, coastal restoration, or ocean education—ideally with programming or partnerships in Hawaii (and occasionally on the U.S. West Coast) and the ability to submit a clear budgeted proposal.
Good Fit
- • Project work in Hawaii or engagement with the surf community
- • Programs in coastal restoration, reef or beach health, or ocean education for youth
- • Ability to present a concise budgeted proposal for a discrete project in the $8K–$30K range
- • Local partnerships or visibility within coastal communities
Geography
Latest-year giving was entirely in Hawaii, though the two-year record also includes California; the footprint appears state-level rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported three distinct recipients in the latest year (and three different recipients the prior year), showing a small but independent set of grantees rather than a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients in the latest year and no multi-year repeats, which suggests new entrants can be funded; however, no formal application instructions were found on the profile, so openness cannot be confirmed as high.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
