Making Waves Foundation Inc
To advance educational opportunities for college-bound, career-minded, historically underrepresented and underserved youth.
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Making Waves supports thousands of first-gen students from low-income backgrounds through the lifecycle of their education and employment journeys.
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Mission
To advance educational opportunities for college-bound, career-minded, historically underrepresented and underserved youth.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Making Waves Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Making Waves Foundation Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (11 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaking Waves Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Richmond, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 680204312. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $27M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Making Waves Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680204312. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Making Waves Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Making Waves Foundation Inc is located in Richmond, CA, United States. Its registered address is 3045 Research Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Making Waves Foundation Inc has $27M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Making Waves Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private operating foundation (other). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $27M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Making Waves Foundation Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Making Waves Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Making Waves supports thousands of first-gen students from low-income backgrounds through the lifecycle of their education and employment journeys. Making Waves Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States.
Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $27M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Making Waves Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Making Waves Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680204312, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC 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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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (2)
Source: Public filings
2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 2 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Making Waves Foundation Inc
- What is Making Waves Foundation Inc?
- Making Waves Foundation Inc is a education private operating foundation (other) based in Richmond, United States. Making Waves supports thousands of first-gen students from low-income backgrounds through the lifecycle of their education and employment journeys.
- Who leads Making Waves Foundation Inc?
- Siobhan Mccarthy serves as VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE.
- Where is Making Waves Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, CA, United States.
- What is Making Waves Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M.
- Is Making Waves Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Making Waves Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Making Waves Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680204312.
- What is Making Waves Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.making-waves.org