Civic Intelligence

Wave Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 61-1325992

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

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

39th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

81st percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

88th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,165,396

Up $306,292 (+36%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,118,797

Up $277,047 (+33%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$46,599

Up $29,245 (+169%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$830,433

Up $78,285 (+10%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$627,268

Up $272,428 (+77%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$203,165

Down $194,143 (-49%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th 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

2017

Assets$1,165,396
Liabilities$46,599
Net Assets$1,118,797
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd 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

2017

Revenue$830,433
Expenses$627,268
Net Income$203,165
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$932,002
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 400 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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$464,903$499,016▲ $34,113
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$243,692$497,040▲ $253,348
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$133,185$123,308▼ $9,877
Accounts Receivable$5,317$30,483▲ $25,166
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,476$8,863▲ $4,387
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,531$6,686▼ $845
Total Assets$859,104$1,165,396▲ $306,292
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,354$46,599▲ $29,245
Total Liabilities$17,354$46,599▲ $29,245
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$841,750$1,118,797▲ $277,047
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$841,750$1,118,797▲ $277,047
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$859,104$1,165,396▲ $306,292

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$85,499$39,443$124,942
Equipment$35,931$16,576$52,507
Buildings$1,878$867$2,745
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth ShafferChair
Robert GrossheimVice Chair
Scott WingateExecutive Director
Dudley TaftLifetime Member
Charles AcostaMember
Greg FlaschMember
Gwendolyn SteffenMember
Jeff DaniherMember
Jeff WeiskerMember
Shayna CrowleyMember
Glen SchulteMember- Joined 06/17
Kathy DyeSecretary
Tabitha TolliverTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$542,787
Program Service Revenue
$275,208
Investment Income
$8,863
Other Revenue
$3,575
All Other Contributions
$439,763
Change in Net Assets
$203,165

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table120$14,398Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table13$12,951Fair Market Value (FMV)
Clothing and Household Goods-$6,649Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table18$3,796Fair Market Value (FMV)
Works of Art41$3,470Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table13$3,293Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table59$2,945Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table13$2,050Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$315Fair Market Value (FMV)
Books and Publications-$35Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions280$49,902-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$830,433
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$100,539
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$930,972
Total Revenue per Form 990
$830,433
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$299,868
Other Expenses$263,783
Total Fundraising Expense$83,840
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$63,617
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$180,235$21,612$68,277$270,124
Fees for Services Other$81,983--$81,983
Grants to Domestic Orgs$63,617--$63,617
Depreciation Depletion$26,984$1,449-$28,433
Office Expenses$8,827$2,966$11,878$23,671
Payroll Taxes$17,833$547$1,729$20,109
Other Expenses$6,698$6,328$1,756$14,782
Other Employee Benefits$9,447$45$143$9,635
Insurance$7,190$1,438-$8,628
Conferences and Meetings$5,866--$5,866
Travel$1,335$3,370$57$4,762
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,896-$3,896
Advertising$7--$7
Total Functional Expenses$491,608$51,820$83,840$627,268

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$678,935
Expenses per Audited Statements$627,268
Total Expenses per Form 990$627,268
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$51,667
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA501(c)(3)Aquarium Conservation Partners$10,000
Dallas ZooDallas, TX501(c)(3)Penguin PIT Tags$7,195
BiomarkBoise, ID501(c)(3)Penguin PIT Tags$6,700

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$3,800

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrants to recipientsPenguin Conservation--$3,800
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$98,519
Fundraising Gross Income$60,501
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Nauti Nite$127,217$59,594$8,648$50,946
Putt for Penguins$36,308$10,732$3,310$7,422
Total Events$163,525$60,501$98,519$-38,018
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 11B

“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
2018-11-13
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
350

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 81,983. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 81,983.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Cost of goods sold 3,050. Fundraising 48,617.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising 48,617. Cost of goods sold 3,050.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,165,396
Liabilities
$46,599
Net assets
$1,118,797
Revenue
$830,433
Expenses
$627,268
Net income
$203,165
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