Inwave
to promote and share the Korean culture by hosting KoreaFest and other smaller events.
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7th Annual KoreaFest 2024
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Mission
to promote and share the Korean culture by hosting KoreaFest and other smaller events.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInwave is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Clayton, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 842044877. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $144K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Inwave has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Inwave is located in Clayton, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Inwave has $144K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Inwave is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $144K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Inwave. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Inwave has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Inwave's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $144K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Inwave are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Inwave is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842044877, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INWAVE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (6)
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NeutralProtesters face ‘imminent’ hanging in wave of Iranian executions - The Telegraph
‘Lust,’ From Locarno Winner Ralitza Petrova, Picked Up by Inwave Films Ahead of Berlin Premiere (Exclusive) - IMDb
At least 38 civilians killed in Burkina Faso in wave of JNIM attacks - africanews.com
Inwave Films Picks Up Ralitza Petrova’s Lust Ahead of Berlinale Premiere - Film New Europe
Money isn’t enough to save incumbents in wave elections - Roll Call
32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation - The Times of Israel
At least 29 killed in wave of strikes in Gaza - Israel National News
‘Lust,’ From Locarno Winner Ralitza Petrova, Picked Up by Inwave Films Ahead of Berlin Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
Microsoft 365 accounts targeted in wave of OAuth phishing attacks - BleepingComputer
Israel kills at least 28 Palestinians in wave of Gaza ‘ceasefire’ attacks - Al Jazeera
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Inwave
- What is Inwave?
- Inwave is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clayton, United States. 7th Annual KoreaFest 2024
- When was Inwave founded?
- Inwave was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Inwave?
- Heoak Lee serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Inwave located?
- Headquartered in Clayton, United States.
- What is Inwave's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Inwave trustworthy?
- Inwave has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Inwave's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 842044877.
- What is Inwave's website?
- https://inwavemovement.com