WAVE FOUNDATION INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $916K · expenses $969K · assets $3.2M
- EIN
- 61-1325992
- Address
- 1 AQUARIUM WAY, NEWPORT, KY 41071-1679
- Website
- wavefoundation.org
- NTEE code
- A501
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- November 1998 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
WAVE Foundation inspires and fosters environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation, and volunteerism.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Watts | Executive Director | 2021-2024 | $144,224 | $449,307 | 1 |
| Julie Uffman | Business Manager | 2010-2024 | $42,727 | $188,296 | 1 |
| Scott Wingate (former) | Executive Director - Exited 8/1/2021 | 2015-2021 | $44,350 | $350,817 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
42 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Weisker | Chair | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jacob Purcell | Treasurer | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Vice Chair | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Secretary | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marcus Laifook | Member | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stepahanie Koch Snyder | Member | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Zach Weber | Member | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 2010-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kim Snyder | Member | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Khalid Kareem | Member | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anthony Serelakis | Member | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Yashna Patel | Member | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Member | 2016-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Todd Klesch | Member | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann (former) | Member | 2018-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Sgouris (former) | Member - ended 7/22 | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathy Dye (former) | Member - ended 7/22 | 2015-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anthony Sperelakis (former) | Member - approved 9/22 | 2010-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Yashan Patel (former) | Member - approved 11/22 | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher (former) | Member - Exited 11/1/2021 | 2016-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Sqouris (former) | Member | 2018-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marcus Liafook (former) | Member | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephanie Koch Snyder (former) | Member - Joined 1/15/2021 | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charles Acosta (former) | Member (left 10/2020) | 2015-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim (former) | Chair (left 12/2020) | 2010-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Glen Schulte (former) | Member (left 12/2020) | 2017-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer (former) | Chair | 2010-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gwendolyn Steffen (former) | Member | 2013-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shayna Crowley (former) | Member | 2016-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Driver (former) | Member- Left 09/16 | 2010-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Herd (former) | Member- Left 11/16 | 2015-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Evans (former) | Chair- Left 06/16 | 2010-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mike Barton (former) | Member- left 5/15/15 | 2012-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joseph Meyer (former) | Member- left 6/15/15 | 2010-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sean Smith (former) | Chair (left board 6/14) | 2010-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathleen McDonald (former) | Executive Director | 2013-2014 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeanette Altenau (former) | Ex Member - left board in Jan. 2013 | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathy Mcdonald (former) | CEO | 2010-2012 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Rose (former) | NON-VOTING MEMBER (EX-OFFICIO) | 2010-2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Lorentz (former) | CHAIRMAN | 2010-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Butt (former) | VOTING MEMBER | 2010-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cyndi Etsler (former) | VOTING MEMBER | 2010-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $187K · 0 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Watts | Executive Director | 60 | $127,011 | $0 | $17,213 | $144,224 | 1 |
| Julie Uffman | Business Manager | 30 | $39,828 | $0 | $2,899 | $42,727 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacob Purcell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcus Laifook | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stepahanie Koch Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Zach Weber | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kim Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Khalid Kareem | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Serelakis | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Yashna Patel | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Todd Klesch | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $194K · 0 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Watts | Executive Director | 60 | $134,349 | $0 | $17,213 | $151,562 | 1 |
| Julie Uffman | Business Manager | 30 | $39,828 | $0 | $2,899 | $42,727 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacob Purcell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcus Laifook | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stepahanie Koch Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Zach Weber | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kim Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Khalid Kareem | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Serelakis | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Yashna Patel | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 17 people listed · 2 paid, $189K · 0 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Watts | Executive Director | 60 | $150,056 | $0 | $0 | $150,056 | 1 |
| Julie Uffman | Business Manager | 30 | $38,670 | $0 | $0 | $38,670 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacob Purcell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcus Laifook | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stepahanie Koch Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Sgouris | Member - ended 7/22 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Member - ended 7/22 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kim Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Khalid Kareem | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Sperelakis | Member - approved 9/22 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Yashan Patel | Member - approved 11/22 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $48K · 0 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wingate | Executive Director - Exited 8/1/2021 | 60 | $43,809 | $0 | $541 | $44,350 | 1 |
| Tricia Watts | Executive Director - Joined 12/6/21 | 60 | $3,465 | $0 | $0 | $3,465 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher | Member - Exited 11/1/2021 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Sqouris | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacob Purcell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kim Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcus Liafook | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Khalid Kareem | Member - Joined 7/15/2021 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephanie Koch Snyder | Member - Joined 1/15/2021 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $123K · 0 employees · 120 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wingate | Executive Director | 60 | $109,958 | $0 | $12,861 | $122,819 | 1 |
| Charles Acosta | Member (left 10/2020) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Chair (left 12/2020) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Glen Schulte | Member (left 12/2020) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Sqouris | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacob Purcell | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kim Snyder | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcus Liafook | Member (start 5/2020) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $95K · 0 employees · 350 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wingate | Executive Director | 60 | $87,847 | $0 | $6,671 | $94,518 | 1 |
| Charles Acosta | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Glen Schulte | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Sqouris | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $89K · 0 employees · 350 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wingate | Executive Director | 60 | $85,833 | $0 | $3,297 | $89,130 | 1 |
| Charles Acosta | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Nevermann | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Glen Schulte | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Gothard | Member - Began 12/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Sqouris | Member - Began 1/18 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 350 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Acosta | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gwendolyn Steffen | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Crowley | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Glen Schulte | Member- Joined 06/17 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Wingate | Executive Director | 50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 16 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 400 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Driver | Member- Left 09/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Sperelakis | Member- Left 11/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Charles Acosta | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Herd | Member- Left 11/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gwendolyn Steffen | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Vice Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Evans | Chair- Left 06/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Tolliver | Treasurer- Joined 01/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Daniher | Member- Joined 01/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeff Weisker | Member- Joined 01/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Flasch | Member- Joined 11/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shayna Crowley | Member- Joined 11/16 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Wingate | Excutive Director | 60 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $26K · 0 employees · 500 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Uffman | Development Coordinator | 30 | $23,346 | $0 | $2,335 | $25,681 | 1 |
| Michael Driver | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Sperelakis | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Charles Acosta | Member- joined 5/15/15 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Dye | Member- joined 4/15/15 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michelle Herd | Member- joined 5/15/15 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mike Barton | Member- left 5/15/15 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Meyer | Member- left 6/15/15 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gwendolyn Steffen | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Vice Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Evans | Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Wingate | Excutive Director - joined 4/15 | 50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $19K · 0 employees · 500 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Uffman | Development Coordinator | 20 | $19,152 | $0 | $0 | $19,152 | 1 |
| Mike Barton | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Driver | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Meyer | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Sperelakis | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gwendolyn Steffen | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Vice Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Evans | Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Smith | Chair (left board 6/14) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathleen McDonald | Executive Director | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $19K · 0 employees · 500 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Uffman | Development Coordinator | 25 | $17,562 | $0 | $1,777 | $19,339 | 1 |
| Mike Barton | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Driver | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Meyer | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Sperelakis | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gwendolyn Steffen | Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dudley Taft | Lifetime Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeanette Altenau | Ex Member - left board in Jan. 2013 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Grossheim | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Evans | Vice Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sean Smith | Chair | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathleen McDonald | Executive Director | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 12 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 500 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN SMITH | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK EVANS | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH SHAFFER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT GROSSHEIM | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE BARTON | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL DRIVER | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MEYER | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY SPERELAKIS | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DUDLEY TAFT | LIFETIME MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHY MCDONALD | CEO | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE UFFMAN | CFO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC ROSE | NON-VOTING MEMBER (EX-OFFICIO) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 14 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 400 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY MCDONALD | CEO | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE UFFMAN | CFO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS LORENTZ | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEAN SMITH | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK EVANS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN BUTT | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL DRIVER | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CYNDI ETSLER | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT GROSSHEIM | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MEYER | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH SHAFFER | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY SPERELAKIS | VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DUDLEY TAFT | LIFETIME MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC ROSE | NON-VOTING MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 14 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 350 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY MCDONALD | CEO | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE UFFMAN | CFO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS LORENTZ | CHAIRMAN | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEAN SMITH | VICE-CHAIR | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK EVANS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN BUTT | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL DRIVER | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CYNDI ETSLER | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT GROSSHEIM | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MEYER | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH SHAFFER | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANTHONY SPERELAKIS | VOTING MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DUDLEY TAFT | LIFETIME MEMBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC ROSE | NON-VOTING MEMEBER | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2018 · 2 grants to organizations · $15K
Listed grants add up to $15,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $61,800. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2017 · 3 grants to organizations · $24K
Listed grants add up to $23,895; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $63,617. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2016 · 3 grants to organizations · $27K
Listed grants add up to $27,045; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $50,474. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2015 · 1 grant to organizations · $5K
Listed grants add up to $5,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $26,043. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2014 · 1 grant to organizations · $7K
Listed grants add up to $7,100; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $25,825. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $916,200 | $969,262 | $3,201,198 | $3,079,694 | $447,377 | $378,062 | $186,950 | 0 | 100 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,073,039 | $786,775 | $3,094,611 | $2,951,442 | $770,079 | $257,850 | $171,284 | 0 | 100 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $981,560 | $554,709 | $2,577,013 | $2,451,188 | $845,099 | $200,586 | $150,056 | 0 | 100 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $624,379 | $333,388 | $2,358,026 | $2,339,364 | $399,683 | $107,333 | $47,814 | 0 | 100 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $497,115 | $474,034 | $1,952,564 | $1,874,516 | $368,513 | $42,612 | $109,958 | 0 | 120 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $691,411 | $566,218 | $1,754,834 | $1,698,025 | $342,031 | $213,156 | $87,847 | 0 | 350 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,005,609 | $652,675 | $1,461,564 | $1,408,188 | $607,929 | $296,523 | $89,130 | 0 | 350 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $830,433 | $627,268 | $1,165,396 | $1,118,797 | $542,787 | $275,208 | $0 | 0 | 350 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $752,148 | $354,840 | $859,104 | $841,750 | $495,818 | $203,563 | $0 | 0 | 400 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $415,989 | $282,324 | $504,636 | $438,109 | $214,043 | $140,788 | $25,680 | 0 | 500 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $303,933 | $229,070 | $312,581 | $309,084 | $218,862 | $87,666 | $19,152 | 0 | 500 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $235,860 | $226,864 | $251,286 | $218,811 | $154,057 | $87,003 | $22,270 | 0 | 500 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $244,527 | $219,668 | $246,093 | $205,878 | $197,402 | $54,949 | $0 | 0 | 500 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $213,608 | $207,092 | $206,511 | $182,273 | $150,366 | $69,342 | $0 | 0 | 400 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $223,606 | $222,432 | $204,081 | $175,677 | $110,677 | $93,497 | $0 | 0 | 350 |
Funders of this organization
16 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,209,460 in all, tax years 2012 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L AND L NIPPERT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE Foundation INC”, “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2016-2019, 2022-2023 | 6 | $589,379 | 2023 | $75,000 | show |
| CAROL ANN AND RALPH V HAILE JR FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2016-2017, 2019-2020, 2022 | 7 | $273,000 | 2022 | $50,000 | show |
| DUDLEY TAFT CHARITABLE FDN | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2022-2025 | 4 | $100,000 | 2025 | $40,000 | show |
| LOUISE TAFT SEMPLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2022, 2024 | 2 | $90,000 | 2024 | $50,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2016-2017 | 2 | $30,370 | 2017 | $5,770 | show |
| OHIO VALLEY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2023 | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 | $25,000 | show |
| THE CHARLOTTE R SCHMIDLAPP FUND | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2021 | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 | $25,000 | show |
| MARGARET VOORHIES HAGGIN MEMORIAL TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2025 | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 | $20,000 | show |
| JOHN A SCHROTH FAMILY CHARITABLETRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Wave Foundation Inc” | 2023 | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 | $15,000 | show |
| DANIEL AND SUSAN PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2021 | 1 | $15,000 | 2021 | $15,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $7,500 | 2023 | $7,500 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $6,185 | 2024 | $6,185 | show |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2025 | 1 | $6,085 | 2025 | $6,085 | show |
| MAXWELL C WEAVER FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2022 | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 | $5,000 | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2012, 2018 | 2 | $1,100 | 2018 | $500 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAVE FOUNDATION INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $841 | 2023 | $121 | show |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $969,262 spent · pay $722,961 · grants $22,103 · events $163,205
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: disqualified persons | $400,041 | $388,962 | $11,079 | $0 | 41.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $186,950 | $61,160 | $68,957 | $56,833 | 19.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $92,090 | $68,455 | $14,181 | $9,454 | 9.5% | |
| Occupancy | $50,046 | $46,901 | $1,887 | $1,258 | 5.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $43,880 | $33,558 | $6,193 | $4,129 | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Other direct program costs | $43,242 | $43,242 | $0 | $0 | 4.5% |
| Office expenses | $26,222 | $11,480 | $6,809 | $7,933 | 2.7% | |
| Insurance | $23,467 | $11,719 | $7,049 | $4,699 | 2.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $20,839 | $10,072 | $6,460 | $4,307 | 2.1% | |
| Information technology | $20,327 | $12,959 | $4,421 | $2,947 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff and board development | $17,347 | $15,001 | $1,408 | $938 | 1.8% |
| Grants outside the US | $12,000 | $12,000 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $10,103 | $10,103 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $8,290 | $6,591 | $1,019 | $680 | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Bad debt | $5,507 | $0 | $0 | $5,507 | 0.6% |
| Fees: other services | $3,941 | $0 | $3,941 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,525 | $0 | $3,525 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,445 | $0 | $1,445 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $110,625 | $163,205 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $969,262 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $786,775 spent · pay $564,101 · grants $55,485 · events $165,842
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $291,079 | $276,523 | $14,556 | $0 | 37.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $171,284 | $54,498 | $64,249 | $52,537 | 21.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $68,121 | $48,058 | $12,038 | $8,025 | 8.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Other direct program costs | $58,342 | $58,342 | $0 | $0 | 7.4% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $45,485 | $45,485 | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $33,617 | $24,310 | $5,584 | $3,723 | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff and volunteer development | $29,565 | $21,933 | $4,579 | $3,053 | 3.8% |
| Office expenses | $24,098 | $11,805 | $6,238 | $6,055 | 3.1% | |
| Information technology | $13,684 | $8,412 | $3,163 | $2,109 | 1.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $11,663 | $5,637 | $3,616 | $2,410 | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $10,942 | $4,785 | $4,399 | $1,758 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $10,210 | $0 | $10,210 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| Grants outside the US | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Travel | $5,538 | $3,523 | $1,209 | $806 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,524 | $0 | $2,524 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $623 | $0 | $623 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $112,613 | $165,842 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $786,775 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $554,709 spent · pay $430,337 · grants $27,861 · events $159,258
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $215,435 | $181,444 | $22,446 | $11,545 | 38.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $150,056 | $54,326 | $49,942 | $45,788 | 27.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $42,062 | $25,160 | $11,490 | $5,412 | 7.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Conducting educational programing | $28,061 | $28,061 | $0 | $0 | 5.1% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $27,861 | $27,861 | - | - | 5.0% | |
| Office expenses | $26,143 | $12,287 | $7,951 | $5,905 | 4.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,784 | $15,468 | $4,085 | $3,231 | 4.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $18,308 | $7,254 | $6,172 | $4,882 | 3.3% | |
| Insurance | $9,637 | $3,765 | $3,668 | $2,204 | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,519 | $0 | $4,519 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $3,935 | $1,492 | $2,443 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Travel | $3,470 | $537 | $2,771 | $162 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $2,438 | $0 | $2,438 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $13,893 | $159,258 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $554,709 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $333,388 spent · pay $213,433 · grants $0 · events $35,735
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $138,967 | $119,383 | $3,751 | $15,833 | 41.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $47,814 | $7,194 | $21,456 | $19,164 | 14.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $31,115 | - | $31,115 | - | 9.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $24,603 | $24,603 | - | - | 7.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $15,951 | $10,951 | - | $5,000 | 4.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $14,651 | $11,773 | $1,205 | $1,673 | 4.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $12,001 | $12,001 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Office expenses | $11,916 | $8,272 | $1,526 | $2,118 | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff Expenses | $11,681 | $8,564 | $3,117 | - | 3.5% |
| Insurance | $10,145 | $9,248 | $897 | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $7,663 | - | $1,113 | $6,550 | 2.3% |
| Fees: other services | $2,667 | $1,327 | $663 | $677 | 0.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,773 | $1,773 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,680 | - | $1,680 | - | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $761 | - | $666 | $95 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $86,805 | $33,962 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $333,388 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $474,034 spent · pay $366,085 · grants $0 · events $18,425
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $318,321 | $208,548 | $26,138 | $83,635 | 67.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $32,211 | - | $32,211 | - | 6.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $27,431 | $25,739 | $403 | $1,289 | 5.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,333 | $17,515 | $670 | $2,148 | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $19,585 | $19,545 | - | $40 | 4.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,970 | - | $15,970 | - | 3.4% | |
| Office expenses | $12,472 | $8,549 | $934 | $2,989 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Uniforms & Staff Expens | $10,536 | $8,406 | $2,130 | - | 2.2% |
| Insurance | $8,629 | $6,828 | $1,801 | - | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,133 | - | $3,133 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $2,437 | - | $202 | $2,235 | 0.5% |
| Fees: other services | $2,388 | $1,196 | $607 | $585 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $588 | - | $543 | $45 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $26,835 | $18,425 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $474,034 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $566,218 spent · pay $315,732 · grants $17,000 · events $55,051
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $277,489 | $185,250 | $22,059 | $70,180 | 49.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $92,224 | $72,538 | $18,098 | $1,588 | 16.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $33,448 | - | $33,448 | - | 5.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Uniforms & Staff Expens | $25,030 | $18,495 | $6,535 | - | 4.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $19,828 | $17,566 | $541 | $1,721 | 3.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $18,415 | $16,772 | $393 | $1,250 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $17,442 | $17,442 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Grants outside the US | $17,000 | $17,000 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Office expenses | $16,249 | $7,643 | $2,169 | $6,437 | 2.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,001 | $12,585 | $3,140 | $276 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $12,485 | $5,672 | $1,072 | $5,741 | 2.2% |
| Insurance | $11,373 | $9,869 | $1,504 | - | 2.0% | |
| Travel | $3,945 | $617 | $3,328 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,607 | $2,837 | $708 | $62 | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,635 | $1,635 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $47 | $30 | $17 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $121,448 | $53,416 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $566,218 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $652,675 spent · pay $317,423 · grants $61,800 · events $63,286
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $179,842 | $105,290 | $46,267 | $28,285 | 27.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $89,130 | $52,182 | $22,930 | $14,018 | 13.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $83,211 | $58,238 | $14,156 | $10,817 | 12.7% | |
| Grants outside the US | $46,800 | $46,800 | - | - | 7.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Uniforms & Staff Expens | $43,250 | $33,173 | $10,077 | $0 | 6.6% |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $38,527 | $38,527 | $0 | $0 | 5.9% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $32,538 | $32,538 | - | - | 5.0% | |
| Office expenses | $28,030 | $4,189 | $15,655 | $8,186 | 4.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $27,710 | $5,734 | $14,983 | $6,993 | 4.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,741 | $12,576 | $4,536 | $3,629 | 3.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,311 | - | $10,311 | - | 1.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,152 | $525 | $9,627 | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $9,873 | - | $9,873 | - | 1.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $8,919 | $8,919 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Travel | $4,082 | $991 | $3,091 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $3,453 | $480 | $2,973 | - | 0.5% |
| Fees: legal | $1,106 | - | $1,106 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $102,902 | $54,367 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $652,675 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $627,268 spent · pay $299,868 · grants $63,617 · events $104,385
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $270,124 | $180,235 | $21,612 | $68,277 | 43.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $81,983 | $81,983 | - | - | 13.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $63,617 | $63,617 | - | - | 10.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Uniforms & Staff Expens | $50,030 | $39,861 | $10,169 | $0 | 8.0% |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $41,725 | $41,725 | $0 | $0 | 6.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $28,433 | $26,984 | $1,449 | - | 4.5% | |
| Office expenses | $23,671 | $8,827 | $2,966 | $11,878 | 3.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $20,109 | $17,833 | $547 | $1,729 | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $14,782 | $6,698 | $6,328 | $1,756 | 2.4% |
| Other employee benefits | $9,635 | $9,447 | $45 | $143 | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $8,628 | $7,190 | $1,438 | - | 1.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $5,866 | $5,866 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $4,762 | $1,335 | $3,370 | $57 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,896 | - | $3,896 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $7 | $7 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $60,501 | $98,519 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $627,268 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $354,840 spent · pay $156,120 · grants $50,474 · events $98,367
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $156,120 | $119,988 | $33,710 | $2,422 | 44.0% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $42,474 | $42,474 | - | - | 12.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $38,359 | $33,873 | $4,486 | - | 10.8% |
| Fees: other services | $18,000 | - | $18,000 | - | 5.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $16,628 | $15,012 | $1,616 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Uniforms & Staff Expens | $15,450 | $12,993 | $2,457 | - | 4.4% |
| Office expenses | $14,684 | $4,033 | $7,447 | $3,204 | 4.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $13,556 | $7,211 | $6,345 | - | 3.8% | |
| Information technology | $11,650 | - | $7,689 | $3,961 | 3.3% | |
| Insurance | $6,138 | - | $6,138 | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $5,246 | $3,643 | $1,338 | $265 | 1.5% |
| Grants to US individuals | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,615 | - | $3,615 | - | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $3,582 | $946 | $2,597 | $39 | 1.0% | |
| Grants outside the US | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,338 | - | $1,178 | $160 | 0.4% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $97,627 | $84,811 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $354,840 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $282,324 spent · pay $126,379 · grants $26,043 · events $50,050
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $100,699 | $78,999 | $16,724 | $4,976 | 35.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Progrann Expenses | $32,319 | $32,319 | $0 | $0 | 11.4% |
| Fees: other services | $28,963 | - | $28,963 | - | 10.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $25,680 | $17,182 | $7,774 | $724 | 9.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $17,043 | $17,043 | - | - | 6.0% | |
| Office expenses | $13,815 | $6,821 | $3,861 | $3,133 | 4.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $8,901 | $7,285 | $1,616 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Uniforms & Staff Expens | $8,519 | $8,178 | $341 | $0 | 3.0% |
| Insurance | $7,043 | $1,386 | $5,657 | - | 2.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,858 | $4,965 | $1,468 | $425 | 2.4% | |
| Information technology | $6,708 | - | $2,258 | $4,450 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,825 | - | $5,825 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Expenses | $5,752 | - | $5,752 | - | 2.0% |
| Grants to US individuals | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Grants outside the US | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,786 | $362 | $934 | $1,490 | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $2,377 | $1,076 | $1,221 | $80 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: investment management | $36 | - | $36 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $76,057 | $43,192 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $282,324 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $229,070 spent · pay $111,590 · grants $25,825 · events $89,340
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $84,577 | $84,112 | - | $465 | 36.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $26,409 | $3,179 | $19,980 | $3,250 | 11.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $19,152 | $19,152 | - | - | 8.4% | |
| Office expenses | $18,323 | $8,150 | $4,913 | $5,260 | 8.0% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $15,225 | $15,225 | - | - | 6.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Volunteer Expenses | $14,343 | $14,343 | - | - | 6.3% |
| Other (as described) | Education Expenses | $12,029 | $12,029 | - | - | 5.3% |
| Payroll taxes | $7,861 | $7,861 | - | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Staff & Board Cost | $5,986 | $1,109 | $3,481 | $1,396 | 2.6% |
| Grants outside the US | $5,600 | $5,600 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Insurance | $5,049 | $1,898 | $2,282 | $869 | 2.2% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,134 | - | $3,134 | - | 1.4% | |
| Travel | $2,501 | $718 | $879 | $904 | 1.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,616 | $464 | $568 | $584 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $1,281 | $369 | $449 | $463 | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $863 | $863 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $121 | - | $121 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $64,965 | $89,340 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $229,070 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $226,864 spent · pay $22,270 · grants $6,000 · events $23,690
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Education Expenses | $56,551 | $56,551 | - | - | 24.9% |
| Other (as described) | Conservation Program | $45,728 | $45,728 | - | - | 20.2% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $22,270 | $6,337 | $8,056 | $7,877 | 9.8% | |
| All other expenses | $20,966 | $16,576 | $3,200 | $1,190 | 9.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $18,515 | - | $18,515 | - | 8.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Aquarium Admissions | $16,380 | - | - | $16,380 | 7.2% |
| Other (as described) | Shark Ray Video Cost | $14,999 | - | - | $14,999 | 6.6% |
| Office expenses | $11,664 | $9,561 | $1,063 | $1,040 | 5.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $6,000 | $6,000 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,114 | $366 | $2,375 | $2,373 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | - | $3,500 | - | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $1,853 | $1,636 | $109 | $108 | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $1,656 | $1,205 | $228 | $223 | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,617 | $1,175 | $223 | $219 | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $51 | $37 | $7 | $7 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $7,344 | $23,690 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $226,864 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $219,668 spent · pay $0 · grants $31,087 · events $102,199
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: management | $80,751 | $53,377 | $27,374 | - | 36.8% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $25,443 | $25,443 | - | - | 11.6% | |
| Other (as described) | CONSERVATION EXPENSES | $24,503 | $24,503 | - | - | 11.2% |
| Other (as described) | ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES | $18,000 | - | $18,000 | - | 8.2% |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATION EXPENSES | $14,759 | $14,061 | $698 | - | 6.7% |
| Office expenses | $13,492 | $2,533 | $10,959 | - | 6.1% | |
| All other expenses | $8,669 | $5,341 | $2,588 | $740 | 3.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $7,421 | - | $7,421 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | VOLUNTEER EXPENSES | $6,363 | $6,363 | - | - | 2.9% |
| Insurance | $5,795 | - | $5,795 | - | 2.6% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $5,644 | $5,644 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Information technology | $5,506 | $1,008 | $4,256 | $242 | 2.5% | |
| Travel | $2,519 | $521 | $1,998 | - | 1.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $474 | - | $474 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $329 | $246 | $83 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $102,199 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $219,668 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $207,092 spent · pay $106,475 · grants $2,400 · events $112,628
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $106,475 | $54,721 | $18,124 | $33,630 | 51.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CONSERVATION | $19,287 | $19,287 | - | - | 9.3% |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN. CHARGES | $18,000 | - | $18,000 | - | 8.7% |
| All other expenses | $14,495 | $6,707 | $5,941 | $1,847 | 7.0% | |
| Office expenses | $9,749 | $4,658 | $5,091 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | EDUCATION | $8,815 | $6,205 | $2,610 | - | 4.3% |
| Other (as described) | VOLUNTEER | $8,326 | $8,326 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Fees: other services | $8,200 | - | $8,200 | - | 4.0% | |
| Insurance | $5,491 | - | $5,491 | - | 2.7% | |
| Information technology | $5,023 | $1,008 | $3,899 | $116 | 2.4% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $2,400 | $2,400 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $580 | $157 | $423 | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $251 | - | $251 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $112,628 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $207,092 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $222,432 spent · pay $67,198 · grants $43,991 · events $12,101
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $67,198 | $32,384 | $16,181 | $18,633 | 30.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $43,991 | $43,991 | - | - | 19.8% | |
| Other (as described) | CONSERVATION | $22,980 | $22,980 | - | - | 10.3% |
| Other (as described) | MANAGEMENT FEES | $20,008 | $16,181 | $3,827 | - | 9.0% |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN. CHARGES | $18,000 | - | $18,000 | - | 8.1% |
| All other expenses | $15,025 | $6,567 | $6,680 | $1,778 | 6.8% | |
| Other (as described) | MISC. | $8,116 | $274 | $7,184 | $658 | 3.6% |
| Office expenses | $7,273 | $565 | $6,457 | $251 | 3.3% | |
| Information technology | $5,607 | - | $3,665 | $1,942 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $5,404 | - | $5,404 | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | ANNUAL FUNDS | $4,779 | - | - | $4,779 | 2.1% |
| Insurance | $2,965 | - | $2,965 | - | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $835 | $253 | $582 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $251 | - | $251 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $12,101 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $222,432 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
Trademarks
1 US trademark, 1 live.
- Wave Foundation, Inc. 1 marks, KY EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAVE FOUNDATION | 76135429 | 2000-09-25 | Registered and renewed | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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