Waves Ahead Corp
Waves Ahead is dedicated in supporting marginalized and vulnerable sectors of Puerto Rican society by providing aid in their needed areas in order to re-establish and strengthen them.
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Waves Ahead is dedicated to working with and supporting vulnerable and underserved populations across Puerto Rico by providing culturally responsive mental health services, leadership development education, and community-building and connection opportunities.
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Mission
Waves Ahead is dedicated in supporting marginalized and vulnerable sectors of Puerto Rican society by providing aid in their needed areas in order to re-establish and strengthen them.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Waves Ahead Corp has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (7 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 + methodologyWaves Ahead Corp is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Juan, PR, 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 660886812. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Waves Ahead Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 660886812. 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.
Waves Ahead Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Waves Ahead Corp is located in San Juan, PR, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 1149 ave Americo miranda, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Waves Ahead Corp has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 41% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Waves Ahead Corp is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Waves Ahead Corp. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Waves Ahead Corp 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 41% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Waves Ahead is dedicated to working with and supporting vulnerable and underserved populations across Puerto Rico by providing culturally responsive mental health services, leadership development education, and community-building and connection opportunities. Waves Ahead Corp is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 41% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Waves Ahead Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Waves Ahead Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 660886812, 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
7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
WAVES AHEAD CORP 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
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Robert Pattinson And Zendaya From The Premiere Of The Drama Make Waves Ahead Of Its India Release-PICS Inside - Filmibeat
Midweek showers, dangerous waves ahead for Bay Area - Local News Matters
Bills' Keon Coleman making waves ahead of Broncos clash - Yahoo Sports Canada
PHOTOS: Koala selfies for FAA & Mboko, Osaka & Raducanu spot quokkas, Ruud catches waves ahead of United Cup - Tennis.com
Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion Make Waves Ahead of Warriors Christmas Game - heavy.com
Jet Ski Clown Makes Waves Ahead of Funhouse at Pacific Park Opening on Sept. 10 - PR Newswire
News 3 catches waves ahead of Atlantic Park Surf opening - WTKR
Commanders Wrap Minicamp: 4 Players Making Waves Ahead of Training Camp - The Washington Informer
Activity timeline
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 39 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Waves Ahead Corp
- What is Waves Ahead Corp?
- Waves Ahead Corp is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Juan, United States. Waves Ahead is dedicated to working with and supporting vulnerable and underserved populations across Puerto Rico by providing culturally responsive mental health services, leadership development education, and community-building and connection opportunities.
- When was Waves Ahead Corp founded?
- Waves Ahead Corp was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Waves Ahead Corp?
- Wilfred Labiosa serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Waves Ahead Corp located?
- Headquartered in San Juan, PR, United States.
- What is Waves Ahead Corp's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 41% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Waves Ahead Corp trustworthy?
- Waves Ahead Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Waves Ahead Corp's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 660886812.
- What is Waves Ahead Corp's website?
- http://www.wavesahead.org