Wave Farm Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Wave Farm Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Acra, New York, registered in 2003, with $939,475 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 13, Acra, NY, 12405 EIN 83-0346659 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$939K
▼ 12.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$903K
Net assets
$837K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Wave Farm Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Wave Farm Inc: 11 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Wave Farm Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Wave Farm Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 13, Acra, NY, 12405
- City
- Acra
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $442K (FY2013) to $939K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $373KNet assets $837K
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$373K
Net assets
$837K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $939,475▼12.0% | $902,745▲2.0% | $837,155▲4.6% | $1,210,458▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,067,163▲11.3% | $885,452▲5.3% | $800,424▲29.3% | $1,189,861▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $958,714▲14.5% | $840,676▲15.8% | $619,078▲9.1% | $1,074,255▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $836,950▲85.4% | $726,252▲79.9% | $567,262▲39.7% | $1,255,039▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $451,467▲2.6% | $403,704▼9.3% | $406,135▲13.3% | $896,736▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $440,106▲8.8% | $445,272▲5.3% | $358,372▲0.8% | $803,023▲83.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $404,669▼7.9% | $422,769▼2.0% | $355,589▼4.8% | $436,558▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $439,187▼2.0% | $431,424▲0.9% | $373,689▲2.1% | $433,669▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $448,108▲1.3% | $427,678▼1.3% | $365,926▲17.9% | $435,190▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $442,344 | $433,411▲29.2% | $310,379▲3.0% | $406,434▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $335,471▼23.6% | $301,446▼1.5% | $409,229▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $438,853▲128% | $305,956▲6.0% | $425,676▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $192,788 | $288,571 | $389,573 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $562K total
15 grants to Wave Farm Inc totaling $562K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support of montez press radio | 2023 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $32,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support for wave farm and the montez press radio project | 2021 | $15,500 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Arts programming | 2021 | $9,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To support the montez press radio program | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $20,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Arts programming | 2020 | $9,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Arts programming | 2020 | $9,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Arts programming | 2019 | $24,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $16,398 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $38,368 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $24,820 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $34,024 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wave Farm Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wave Farm Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-0346659, based in Acra, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wave Farm Inc's EIN?
- Wave Farm Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-0346659.
- How much revenue does Wave Farm Inc report?
- Wave Farm Inc reported $939,475 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wave Farm Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Wave Farm Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wave Farm Inc (EIN 83-0346659) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.