Wave Foundation

Organization Overview

Wave Foundation is located in Portland, OR. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wave Foundation 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 12/2021, Wave Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WAVE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY HEALTH, LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD: ADVANCING SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO FOOD SYSTEMS BY ADVANCING INTEGRATION OF TRIBAL, BIPOC, WOMEN, AND RURAL PRODUCED FOODS INTO THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY, WHICH ADDITIONALLY SUPPORTS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE GOALS. AS PART OF OUR COVID-19 FOOD AND NUTRITION RELIEF PROGRAM, SUPPORTED THE DISTRIBUTION OF 1,000,000+ MEAL EQUIVALENTS TO NW NATIVE AND OTHER BIPOC COMMUNITIES IN 2021.


ZERO WASTE: FURTHER DEVELOPED A STRATEGIC COLLABORATION IN PORTLAND, OREGON TO ADVANCE A "ZERO-WASTE VISION" FOR PROVIDENCE PARK, THE MODA CENTER, AND OTHER PORTLAND LARGE PUBLIC VENUES. THIS PROGRAM IS KEY IN MITIGATING FOOD WASTE AND FINDING SUCCESSFUL COMPOSTING OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NORTHWEST.


CLEAN ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS WA, BUILD BACK BLACK ALLIANCE, AND OREGON BUSINESSES FOR CLIMATE DEVELOPED A PROGRAM THAT WILL SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO REGIONAL BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO 100% ELECTRIFICATION.


ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE: WORKED CLOSELY WITH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH TRIBAL AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES WITHINTENT TO LEVERAGE THE WAVE NETWORK TO AUTHENTICALLY ADVANCE EQUITY AND JUSTICE GOALS RELATED TO THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS OF THE WAVE.YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDED ON PARTNERSHIP WITH EVERY KID SPORTS TO HELP NATIVE YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN THEIR PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDESUNDERSERVED FAMILIES WITH CERTIFICATES TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF PLAYING SPORTS. DEVELOPED PROGRAM WITH MUSCO TO SUPPORT BUILDING SPORTS COURTS IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO HAVE ACCESS TO SPORTS AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelley Martin
Director
$48,000
Justin Zeulner
President
$0
Carmen Douglass
Treasurer
$0
Keri Johns
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $576,984
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$493,981
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,070,965
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $148
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 $1,071,113

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wave Foundation has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Climate Solutions

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: NW Business and Climate Project

$15,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

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