Civic Intelligence

Wave Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 61-1325992

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 05, 2025

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

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.8%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$144,224

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.7% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

48th percentile

3.4%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,201,198

Up $106,587 (+3.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,079,694

Up $128,252 (+4.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$121,504

Down $21,665 (-15%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$916,200

Down $156,839 (-15%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$969,262

Up $182,487 (+23%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$53,062

Down $339,326 (-119%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th 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

2024

Assets$3,201,198
Liabilities$121,504
Net Assets$3,079,694
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th 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

2024

Revenue$916,200
Expenses$969,262
Net Income-$53,062
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,085,143
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$1,828,935$1,991,367▲ $162,432
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,749$674,518▲ $669,769
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$161,727$432,628▲ $270,901
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,070,949$78,463▼ $992,486
Accounts Receivable$28,251$24,222▼ $4,029
Total Assets$3,094,611$3,201,198▲ $106,587
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$143,169$121,504▼ $21,665
Total Liabilities$143,169$121,504▼ $21,665
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,726,227$2,959,169▲ $232,942
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$225,215$120,525▼ $104,690
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,951,442$3,079,694▲ $128,252
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,094,611$3,201,198▲ $106,587

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$612,503$11,704$624,207
Other Land Buildings$59,059$157,805$216,864
Equipment$2,956$54,281$57,237
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tricia WattsExecutive DirectorFT$127,011$17,213$144,224
Trisha Watt--$127,011$17,213$144,224
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
Stepahanie Koch SnyderMember
Tabitha TolliverMember
Todd KleschMember
Yashna PatelMember
Zach WeberMember
Jennifer GothardSecretary
Jacob PurcellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$447,377
Program Service Revenue
$378,062
Investment Income
$66,845
Other Revenue
$23,916
All Other Contributions
$278,041
Change in Net Assets
$-53,062

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 Table162$68,337
Other Non Cash Contri Table29$29,741
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$12,000
Securities Publicly Traded1$1,174
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$253
Total Noncash Contributions194$111,505
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$722,961
Other Expenses$224,198
Total Fundraising Expense$98,685
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$22,103
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$388,962$11,079$0$400,041
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,160$68,957$56,833$186,950
Other Employee Benefits$68,455$14,181$9,454$92,090
Occupancy$46,901$1,887$1,258$50,046
Payroll Taxes$33,558$6,193$4,129$43,880
Office Expenses$11,480$6,809$7,933$26,222
Insurance$11,719$7,049$4,699$23,467
Depreciation Depletion$10,072$6,460$4,307$20,839
Information Technology$12,959$4,421$2,947$20,327
Foreign Grants$12,000--$12,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,103--$10,103
Travel$6,591$1,019$680$8,290
Other Expenses$0$0$5,507$5,507
Fees for Services Other$0$3,941$0$3,941
Fees for Services Accounting$0$3,525$0$3,525
Advertising$0$1,445$0$1,445
Total Functional Expenses$732,203$138,374$98,685$969,262
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$163,205
Fundraising Gross Income$110,625
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Nauti Nite$187,495$68,285$10,995$57,290
Putt for Penguines$86,126$36,000$4,502$31,498
Total Events$273,621$104,285$156,433$-52,148
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
No
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
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tricia Watts
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
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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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,201,198
Liabilities
$121,504
Net assets
$3,079,694
Revenue
$916,200
Expenses
$969,262
Net income
-$53,062
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