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Third Wave Volunteers Inc

Third wave volunteers are a first responder non-profit responding to natural and man-made disasters with medical and non-medical volunteers in underserved communities.

Health Miami, FL EIN: 823731839 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Third Wave Volunteers Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G19
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
47 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Third wave volunteers are a first responder non-profit responding to natural and man-made disasters with medical and non-medical volunteers in underserved communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G19
Cause tags
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Operating countries (47)
Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Aruba Australia Bahamas Botswana Brazil Virgin Islands, British Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Greece Grenada Guatemala Haiti Honduras Indonesia Jamaica Mexico Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Sri Lanka Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Turkey Ukraine United States Virgin Islands, U.S. Zambia Zimbabwe Curaçao Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.39%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$1.00
Program$1.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Third Wave Volunteers 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 - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Third Wave Volunteers Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Miami, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 823731839. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Third Wave Volunteers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823731839. 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.

Third Wave Volunteers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 health charities in United States is 90/100.

Third Wave Volunteers Inc is located in Miami, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Third Wave Volunteers Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Third Wave Volunteers Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Third Wave Volunteers 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, Third Wave Volunteers 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). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

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Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $6M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Third Wave Volunteers Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Third Wave Volunteers Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823731839, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AL
Alison T•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Third Wave Volunteers Inc

What is Third Wave Volunteers Inc?
Third Wave Volunteers Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Miami, United States. Donate now to Help Jamaica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NTWN6Zdw4E Impact Report -25 Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNf2fTmJD-Q L.A. California Fires Donate to Help Los Angeles. Third Wave works in natural and manmade disasters and serve disadvantaged women, children and refugees with medical, solar and clean water Donate Volunteer Volunteer in North Carolina Today Hurricane Helene Solar & Water Aid Wayuu Water
When was Third Wave Volunteers Inc founded?
Third Wave Volunteers Inc was founded in 2018.
Who leads Third Wave Volunteers Inc?
Alison Thompson serves as President.
Where is Third Wave Volunteers Inc located?
Headquartered in Miami, FL, United States. The charity operates in 47 countries.
What is Third Wave Volunteers Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Third Wave Volunteers Inc trustworthy?
Third Wave Volunteers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Third Wave Volunteers Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823731839.
What is Third Wave Volunteers Inc's website?
https://thirdwavevolunteers.org