Civic Intelligence

Wave Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 61-1325992

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 04, 2023

Organization Profilewavefoundation.org
One 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

47th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

87th percentile

43%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$150,056

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.3% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

66th percentile

9.3%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

57%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,577,013

Up $218,987 (+9.3%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$2,451,188

Up $111,824 (+4.8%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$125,825

Up $107,163 (+574%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$981,560

Up $357,181 (+57%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$554,709

Up $221,321 (+66%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$426,851

Up $135,860 (+47%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th 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

2022

Assets$2,577,013
Liabilities$125,825
Net Assets$2,451,188
Open 2022 Filing

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

2022

Revenue$981,560
Expenses$554,709
Net Income$426,851
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 4, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,147,585
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 stives to excite, engage and educate communities about aquatic life and the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources and the environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,855,989$1,478,535▼ $377,454
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$460,643$1,056,676▲ $596,033
Accounts Receivable$1,265$22,116▲ $20,851
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$34,720$16,413▼ $18,307
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,409$3,273▼ $2,136
Total Assets$2,358,026$2,577,013▲ $218,987
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,662$125,825▲ $107,163
Total Liabilities$18,662$125,825▲ $107,163
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,186,210$2,190,149▲ $3,939
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$153,154$261,039▲ $107,885
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,339,364$2,451,188▲ $111,824
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,358,026$2,577,013▲ $218,987

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$15,628$140,747$156,375
Equipment$785$50,540$51,325
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tricia WattsExecutive DirectorFT$150,056-$150,056
Tricia Watts--$90,000$60,056$150,056
Julie UffmanBusiness ManagerPT$38,670-$38,670

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tabitha TolliverChair
Greg FlaschVice Chair
Jeff WeiskerVice Chair
Dudley TaftLifetime Member
Jennifer GothardMember
Khalid KareemMember
Kim SnyderMember
Marcus LaifookMember
Stepahanie Koch SnyderMember
Yashan PatelMember - approved 11/22
Anthony SperelakisMember - approved 9/22
Kathy DyeMember - ended 7/22
Tom SgourisMember - ended 7/22
Shayna NevermannSecretary
Jacob PurcellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$845,099
Program Service Revenue
$200,586
Investment Income
$31,134
Other Revenue
$-95,259
All Other Contributions
$431,495
Change in Net Assets
$426,851

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,058,203
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-76,642
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-315,078
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-76,642
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$743,125
Total Revenue per Form 990
$981,561
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$430,337
Other Expenses$96,511
Total Fundraising Expense$79,129
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$27,861
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$181,444$22,446$11,545$215,435
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,326$49,942$45,788$150,056
Other Employee Benefits$25,160$11,490$5,412$42,062
Grants to Domestic Orgs$27,861--$27,861
Office Expenses$12,287$7,951$5,905$26,143
Payroll Taxes$15,468$4,085$3,231$22,784
Depreciation Depletion$7,254$6,172$4,882$18,308
Insurance$3,765$3,668$2,204$9,637
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,519$0$4,519
Other Expenses$1,492$2,443$0$3,935
Travel$537$2,771$162$3,470
Fees for Services Other$0$2,438$0$2,438
Total Functional Expenses$357,655$117,925$79,129$554,709

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$631,352
Expenses per Audited Statements$554,710
Total Expenses per Form 990$554,710
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$76,642
International Activity

International Compliance

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
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$159,258
Fundraising Gross Income$13,893
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Putt for Penguines$74,887$12,035-$12,035
Nauti Nite$160,234$-19,123$11,350$-30,473
Total Events$282,328$13,317$151,783$-138,466
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
Audit committee
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Tricia Watts
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8598151404
Signed
2023-11-04
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
Locey Mitchell & Associates Ltd
Address
4760 Red Bank Expressway Suite 222, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Preparer
Emily Mitchell
Phone
5132813333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other

“Part I, Line 1: Programming inititatives 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 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.”

Pt VI, Line 3

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

Pt VI, Line 11B

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

Pt VI, Line 19

“Upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“On at least a yearly basis, each board member completes and signs a conflict of interest statement.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board considers internal budgeting and industry data when setting compensation.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 4B

“Special event and cost of items sold are reported net of revenue on tax return revenue section but recorded as an expense in the audited financial statements.”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“Special event and cost of items sold are reported net of revenue on the tax return revenue section but recorded as an expense in the audited financial statements.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,577,013
Liabilities
$125,825
Net assets
$2,451,188
Revenue
$981,560
Expenses
$554,709
Net income
$426,851
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