Making Waves Academy

Organization Overview

Making Waves Academy is located in Richmond, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Making Waves Academy employed 226 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Making Waves Academy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Making Waves Academy generated $29.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE GOAL OF THE ACADEMY IS TO ADVANCE STUDENTS TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MAKING WAVES ACADEMY WILL ENSURE THAT OUR YOUTH ACQUIRE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO GAIN ACCEPTANCE TO AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. MAKING WAVES ACADEMY SERVED OVER 1,123 CHILDREN IN THE FY 22/23.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alton B Nelson Jr
Chief Executive Officer
$336,643
Elizabeth Martinez
Chief Operating Officer
$202,463
Xiushi Wei
Chief Financial Officer
$208,794
Damon Edwards
Chief Technology Officer
$178,277
Karen Snider
Director Of Special Education
$164,884
Jeff Hazel
Director Of Athletics
$143,154

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Fruge Psychological Assoc Inc
Psychologist
$689,003
Pacheco's Cleaning Service
Janitorial Services
$530,972
Anchor Counseling & Education Solutions
Special Education
$393,135
Nob Hill Catering Inc
Student Food Services
$321,257
Linde Group
It Services
$279,085
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,508,302
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,684,325
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $39,053
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$29,192,627
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $66,531
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $29,259,158

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