Civic Intelligence

Wave Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 61-1325992

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

Organization Profilewww.wavefoundation.org
1 Aquarium WayNewport, KY 41071

(859) 815-1404

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

86th percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

91st percentile

61%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$504,636

Up $192,055 (+61%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$438,109

Up $129,025 (+42%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$66,527

Up $63,030 (+1802%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$415,989

Up $112,056 (+37%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$282,324

Up $53,254 (+23%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$133,665

Up $58,802 (+79%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $204,081Liabilities 2010: $28,404Net Assets 2010: $175,6772010Assets 2011: $206,511Liabilities 2011: $24,238Net Assets 2011: $182,2732011Assets 2012: $246,093Liabilities 2012: $40,215Net Assets 2012: $205,8782012Assets 2013: $251,286Liabilities 2013: $32,475Net Assets 2013: $218,8112013Assets 2014: $312,581Liabilities 2014: $3,497Net Assets 2014: $309,0842014Assets 2015: $504,636Liabilities 2015: $66,527Net Assets 2015: $438,1092015Assets 2016: $859,104Liabilities 2016: $17,354Net Assets 2016: $841,7502016Assets 2017: $1,165,396Liabilities 2017: $46,599Net Assets 2017: $1,118,7972017Assets 2018: $1,461,564Liabilities 2018: $53,376Net Assets 2018: $1,408,1882018Assets 2019: $1,754,834Liabilities 2019: $56,809Net Assets 2019: $1,698,0252019Assets 2020: $1,952,564Liabilities 2020: $78,048Net Assets 2020: $1,874,5162020Assets 2021: $2,358,026Liabilities 2021: $18,662Net Assets 2021: $2,339,3642021Assets 2022: $2,577,013Liabilities 2022: $125,825Net Assets 2022: $2,451,1882022Assets 2023: $3,094,611Liabilities 2023: $143,169Net Assets 2023: $2,951,4422023Assets 2024: $3,201,198Liabilities 2024: $121,504Net Assets 2024: $3,079,6942024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$504,636
Liabilities$66,527
Net Assets$438,109
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $222,4322010Expenses 2011: $207,0922011Expenses 2012: $219,6682012Revenue 2013: $235,860Expenses 2013: $226,864Net Income 2013: $8,9962013Revenue 2014: $303,933Expenses 2014: $229,070Net Income 2014: $74,8632014Revenue 2015: $415,989Expenses 2015: $282,324Net Income 2015: $133,6652015Revenue 2016: $752,148Expenses 2016: $354,840Net Income 2016: $397,3082016Revenue 2017: $830,433Expenses 2017: $627,268Net Income 2017: $203,1652017Revenue 2018: $1,005,609Expenses 2018: $652,675Net Income 2018: $352,9342018Revenue 2019: $691,411Expenses 2019: $566,218Net Income 2019: $125,1932019Revenue 2020: $497,115Expenses 2020: $474,034Net Income 2020: $23,0812020Revenue 2021: $624,379Expenses 2021: $333,388Net Income 2021: $290,9912021Revenue 2022: $981,560Expenses 2022: $554,709Net Income 2022: $426,8512022Revenue 2023: $1,073,039Expenses 2023: $786,775Net Income 2023: $286,2642023Revenue 2024: $916,200Expenses 2024: $969,262Net Income 2024: -$53,0622024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$415,989
Expenses$282,324
Net Income$133,665
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$462,512
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

WAVE Foundation strives to excite, engage and educate our community about the wonders of aquatic life and the importance of conservation.

The WAVE Foundation strives to excite, engage and educate our communities about aquatic life and the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources and the environment. Programming initiatives exist in three core areas: education, conservation and volunteerism. WAVE provides unique education curriculum and experiences for students of all ages; supports and provides leadership in local, national and global conservation efforts; and has a vibrant volunteer program with over 500 dedicated volunteers.Each of WAVE's programs aims to increase awareness, curiosity and respect of aquatic animals and their environments. In doing so, we create unique opportunities for the community to experience and participate in our programs.The Wave Foundation provides curriculum for teachers and furthers aquatic educational goals by providing education and funding conservation projects in North America, South America and South Africa the foundation also trains and schedules volunteers to provide e

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$152,709$294,060▲ $141,351
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$96,992$119,960▲ $22,968
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$55,468$79,499▲ $24,031
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,212$7,047▲ $3,835
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,218$2,470▲ $252
Accounts Receivable$1,982$1,600▼ $382
Total Assets$312,581$504,636▲ $192,055
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,497$66,527▲ $63,030
Total Liabilities$3,497$66,527▲ $63,030
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$309,084$438,109▲ $129,025
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$309,084$438,109▲ $129,025
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$312,581$504,636▲ $192,055

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$52,713$8,177$60,890
Equipment$24,410$3,786$28,196
Buildings$2,376$369$2,745
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Julie UffmanDevelopment CoordinatorPT$23,346$2,335$25,681

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark EvansChair
Elizabeth ShafferVice Chair
Scott WingateExcutive Director - joined 4/15
Dudley TaftLifetime Member
Anthony SperelakisMember
Michael DriverMember
Kathy DyeMember- joined 4/15/15
Charles AcostaMember- joined 5/15/15
Michelle HerdMember- joined 5/15/15
Mike BartonMember- left 5/15/15
Joseph MeyerMember- left 6/15/15
Gwendolyn SteffenSecretary
Robert GrossheimTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$214,043
Program Service Revenue
$140,788
Investment Income
$2,896
Other Revenue
$58,262
All Other Contributions
$63,772
Change in Net Assets
$133,665

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$415,990
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$101,719
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$517,709
Total Revenue per Form 990
$415,990
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$129,902
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$126,379
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$26,043
Total Fundraising Expense$15,278
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$78,999$16,724$4,976$100,699
Fees for Services Other-$28,963-$28,963
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$17,182$7,774$724$25,680
Grants to Domestic Orgs$17,043--$17,043
Office Expenses$6,821$3,861$3,133$13,815
Depreciation Depletion$7,285$1,616-$8,901
Insurance$1,386$5,657-$7,043
Conferences and Meetings$4,965$1,468$425$6,858
Information Technology-$2,258$4,450$6,708
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,825-$5,825
Other Expenses$8,178$5,752$0$5,752
Grants to Domestic Individuals$5,000--$5,000
Foreign Grants$4,000--$4,000
Advertising$362$934$1,490$2,786
Travel$1,076$1,221$80$2,377
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$36-$36
Total Functional Expenses$184,616$82,430$15,278$282,324

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$388,684
Expenses per Audited Statements$282,325
Total Expenses per Form 990$282,325
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$106,359
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HI501(c)(3)Hammerhead Shark Research$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$76,057
Fundraising Direct Expenses$43,192
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Nauti Nite$91,779$53,828$15,667$38,161
Putt for Penguins$21,071$13,715$1,169$12,546
Total Events$126,928$76,057$43,192$32,865
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“Prior to signing and filing the return, it will be sent to the board to review”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Upon Request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wave Foundation Inc
EIN
61-1325992
Phone
8598151404
Address
1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Wingate
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8598151404
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Wingate
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Address
150 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Preparer
Paula Hume
Phone
5132418313
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 28,963. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 28,963.”

Form 990, Part XII Line 2C

“The organization did not change its selection or oversight process during the current year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Cost of goods sold 3,331. Fundraising 27,361.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising 27,361. Cost of goods sold 3,331.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt10
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$504,636
Liabilities
$66,527
Net assets
$438,109
Revenue
$415,989
Expenses
$282,324
Net income
$133,665
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.12$3.08$0.92$0.97$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.09$0.14$2.95$1.07$0.79$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.13$2.45$0.98$0.55$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$0.02$2.34$0.62$0.33$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.08$1.87$0.50$0.47$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.06$1.70$0.69$0.57$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.05$1.41$1.01$0.65$0.35
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.05$1.12$0.83$0.63$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.02$0.84$0.75$0.35$0.40
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.07$0.44$0.42$0.28$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.30$0.23$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.03$0.22$0.24$0.23$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.04$0.21$0.22
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.02$0.18$0.21
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.03$0.18$0.22