Civic Intelligence

Wave Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 61-1325992

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 31, 2022

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

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

85th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

46th percentile

$44,350

Higher top officer pay than 46% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

69th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,358,026

Up $405,462 (+21%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,339,364

Up $464,848 (+25%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$18,662

Down $59,386 (-76%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Up

$624,379

Up $127,264 (+26%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$333,388

Down $140,646 (-30%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$290,991

Up $267,910 (+1161%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th 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

2021

Assets$2,358,026
Liabilities$18,662
Net Assets$2,339,364
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd 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

2021

Revenue$624,379
Expenses$333,388
Net Income$290,991
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 31, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$660,460
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.

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
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,508,212$1,855,989▲ $347,777
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$378,465$460,643▲ $82,178
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$59,323$34,720▼ $24,603
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,277$5,409▼ $868
Accounts Receivable$287$1,265▲ $978
Total Assets$1,952,564$2,358,026▲ $405,462
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$76,973$18,662▼ $58,311
Deferred Revenue$1,075$0▼ $1,075
Total Liabilities$78,048$18,662▼ $59,386
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,585,813$2,186,210▲ $600,397
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$288,703$153,154▼ $135,549
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,874,516$2,339,364▲ $464,848
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,952,564$2,358,026▲ $405,462

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$31,935$124,440$156,375
Equipment$2,785$48,540$51,325
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay46th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott WingateExecutive Director - Exited 8/1/2021FT$43,809$541$44,350
Tricia WattsExecutive Director - Joined 12/6/21FT$3,465-$3,465

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tabitha TolliverChair
Jeff WeiskerVice Chair
Dudley TaftLifetime Member
Greg FlaschMember
Jennifer GothardMember
Kathy DyeMember
Kim SnyderMember
Marcus LiafookMember
Tom SqourisMember
Jeff DaniherMember - Exited 11/1/2021
Stephanie Koch SnyderMember - Joined 1/15/2021
Khalid KareemMember - Joined 7/15/2021
Shayna NevermannSecretary
Jacob PurcellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$399,683
Program Service Revenue
$107,333
Investment Income
$32,889
Other Revenue
$84,474
All Other Contributions
$274,205
Change in Net Assets
$290,991
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$213,433
Other Expenses$119,955
Total Fundraising Expense$51,110
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$119,383$3,751$15,833$138,967
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$7,194$21,456$19,164$47,814
Fees for Services Accounting-$31,115-$31,115
Depreciation Depletion$24,603--$24,603
Payroll Taxes$11,773$1,205$1,673$14,651
Other Employee Benefits$12,001--$12,001
Office Expenses$8,272$1,526$2,118$11,916
Insurance$9,248$897-$10,145
Other Expenses$8,564$1,113$6,550$7,663
Fees for Services Other$1,327$663$677$2,667
Conferences and Meetings$1,773--$1,773
Advertising-$1,680-$1,680
Travel-$666$95$761
Total Functional Expenses$215,089$67,189$51,110$333,388
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$86,805
Fundraising Direct Expenses$33,962
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Nauti Nite$65,301$40,982$10,586$30,396
Putt for Penguins$55,999$23,250$3,087$20,163
Total Events$144,283$86,805$33,962$52,843
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“WAVE utilizes another organization to transmit and pay the salaries of the individuals who work for the WAVE Foundation.”

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 B, line 15A

“Outside company used to hire new Executive Director in December 2021”

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
Tricia Watts
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8598151404
Signed
2022-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tricia Watts
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Address
150 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Preparer
Paula Hume
Phone
5132418313
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,358,026
Liabilities
$18,662
Net assets
$2,339,364
Revenue
$624,379
Expenses
$333,388
Net income
$290,991
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