Mission Statement
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is the trade association of competing surf industry product suppliers working together to magnify their power for the development of the surf industry by:
- Promoting awareness and participation in the sport of surfing, which will result in increased sales of members’ products
- Endorsing industry trade shows to assist members in bringing their products to market
- Providing programs, services and information that will assist members in improving their business operations
- Supporting oceanic environmental efforts through the SIMA Environmental Fund to ensure future growth of the sport and understanding of environmental activism
- Recognizing and being oriented and responsive to members’ and constituents’ needs
Environmental Fund
Protect Our Playground • Preserve Our Livelihood
The SIMA Environmental Fund was created to serve as the environmental arm of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association by raising funds from the public through fundraisers and solicitations. The SIMA Environmental Fund uses these funds to promote ecological and environmental organizations whose efforts are focused on enhancing the oceanic environment.
As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit foundation, the SIMA Environmental Fund operates through a grant-making program. Tax-exempt environmental groups and organizations wishing to receive funding from the Environmental Fund must submit and have approved by the SIMA Environmental Fund Board of Directors a grant request form that details the group’s plans for the requested funds. Since its creation in 1989, more than $4 million in grants have been awarded to various environmental groups through the SIMA Environmental Fund.
The annual Waterman’s Weekend, including the Waterman’s Classic Golf Tournament and Waterman’s Ball and Auction, has served as the main fundraising source for the SIMA Environmental Fund since its inception. Please click here for more information on Waterman’s Weekend.