Civic Intelligence

Wave Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 61-1325992

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Aug 13, 2024

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

46th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.13x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

80th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$151,562

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

76th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

9.3%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,094,611

Up $517,598 (+20%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,951,442

Up $500,254 (+20%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$143,169

Up $17,344 (+14%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,073,039

Up $91,479 (+9.3%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$786,775

Up $232,066 (+42%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$286,264

Down $140,587 (-33%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2023

Assets$3,094,611
Liabilities$143,169
Net Assets$2,951,442
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th 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

2023

Revenue$1,073,039
Expenses$786,775
Net Income$286,264
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Aug 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,254,239
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 inspires and fosters environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation, and volunteerism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,478,535$1,828,935▲ $350,400
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,056,676$1,070,949▲ $14,273
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$161,727-
Accounts Receivable$22,116$28,251▲ $6,135
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,413$4,749▼ $11,664
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,273--
Total Assets$2,577,013$3,094,611▲ $517,598
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$125,825$143,169▲ $17,344
Total Liabilities$125,825$143,169▲ $17,344
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,190,149$2,726,227▲ $536,078
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$261,039$225,215▼ $35,824
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,451,188$2,951,442▲ $500,254
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,577,013$3,094,611▲ $517,598

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$4,749$148,881$153,630
Equipment$0$54,070$54,070
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tricia WattsExecutive DirectorFT$134,349$17,213$151,562
Tricia Watts--$105,054$46,508$151,562
Julie UffmanBusiness ManagerPT$39,828$2,899$42,727

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff WeiskerChair
Greg FlaschVice Chair
Dudley TaftLifetime Member
Anthony SerelakisMember
Khalid KareemMember
Kim SnyderMember
Marcus LaifookMember
Shayna NevermannMember
Stepahanie Koch SnyderMember
Tabitha TolliverMember
Yashna PatelMember
Zach WeberMember
Jennifer GothardSecretary
Jacob PurcellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$770,079
Program Service Revenue
$257,850
Investment Income
$42,306
Other Revenue
$2,804
All Other Contributions
$539,824
Change in Net Assets
$286,264

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 Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table308$54,458
Other Non Cash Contri Table32$40,450
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$12,000
Total Noncash Contributions341$106,908
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$564,101
Other Expenses$167,189
Total Fundraising Expense$80,476
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$55,485
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$276,523$14,556$0$291,079
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,498$64,249$52,537$171,284
Other Employee Benefits$48,058$12,038$8,025$68,121
Grants to Domestic Orgs$45,485--$45,485
Payroll Taxes$24,310$5,584$3,723$33,617
Other Expenses$21,933$4,579$3,053$29,565
Office Expenses$11,805$6,238$6,055$24,098
Information Technology$8,412$3,163$2,109$13,684
Depreciation Depletion$5,637$3,616$2,410$11,663
Insurance$4,785$4,399$1,758$10,942
Fees for Services Other$0$10,210$0$10,210
Foreign Grants$10,000--$10,000
Travel$3,523$1,209$806$5,538
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,524$0$2,524
Advertising$0$623$0$623
Total Functional Expenses$573,311$132,988$80,476$786,775
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$165,842
Fundraising Gross Income$112,613
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Nauti Nite$182,851$47,705$10,779$36,926
Putt for Penguines$98,584$37,258$5,857$31,401
Total Events$326,910$112,892$166,364$-53,472
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
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
2024-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tricia Watts
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
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 WAVEs 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.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,094,611
Liabilities
$143,169
Net assets
$2,951,442
Revenue
$1,073,039
Expenses
$786,775
Net income
$286,264
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