Waves 4 K I D S is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bolivia, North Carolina, registered in 2004, with $111,133 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$111K
▲ 41.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$77K
Net assets
$194K
Employees
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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 →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 Waves 4 K I D S— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Waves 4 K I D S: 30 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Waves 4 K I D S— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Waves 4 K I D S: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $25K (FY2010) to $111K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
30.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$195K
Total liabilities
$881
Net assets
$194K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,133▲41.7% | $77,483▼1.4% | $194,162▲21.0% | $195,043▲19.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $78,447▲6.0% | $78,586▲20.9% | $160,512▼0.1% | $163,022▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $73,973▲18.2% | $64,991▲34.4% | $160,651▲5.9% | $160,651▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $62,591▲17.3% | $48,369▼21.1% | $151,669▲10.3% | $151,669▲10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $53,343▼23.7% | $61,278▲27.8% | $137,447▼5.5% | $137,447▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $69,920▲48.5% | $47,963▼54.4% | $145,382▲17.8% | $145,882▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $47,089▼54.3% | $105,075▲32.4% | $123,425▼32.0% | $138,424▼23.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $102,982▲1504% | $79,372▲760% | $181,411▲20.5% | $181,411▲20.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $6,419▼95.9% | $9,230▼90.8% | $150,536▼1.8% | $150,536▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $154,867▲1.3% | $100,817▼26.5% | $153,346▲54.4% | $153,396▲54.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $152,809▲28.8% | $137,108▲40.0% | $99,296▲18.8% | $99,296▲18.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $118,601▲0.2% | $97,928▲8.0% | $83,595▲32.9% | $83,595▲32.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $118,343▲370% | $90,714▲195% | $62,923▲163% | $62,923▲163% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $25,165 | $30,743 | $23,897 | $23,897 | 990EZ |
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2 grants to Waves 4 K I D S totaling $11K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $5,850 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $5,450 |
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Data for Waves 4 K I D S (EIN 06-1732907) 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.