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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.

Human Services San Juan, PR EIN: 660886812 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Waves Ahead Corp

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.

Founded
Headquarters
San Juan, PR
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
Puerto Rico

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

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 where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Puerto Rico

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 41%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.5% of total expenses ($79,300 of $633,882).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.41
Program$0.41

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (7 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

Waves 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
41% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

7 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, FY2019, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

WI
Wilfred L••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Robert Pattinson And Zendaya From The Premiere Of The Drama Make Waves Ahead Of Its India Release-PICS Inside - Filmibea
Mar 2026
www.filmibeat.com
Midweek showers, dangerous waves ahead for Bay Area - Local News Matters
Jan 2026
localnewsmatters.org
Bills' Keon Coleman making waves ahead of Broncos clash - Yahoo Sports Canada
Jan 2026
ca.sports.yahoo.com
PHOTOS: Koala selfies for FAA & Mboko, Osaka & Raducanu spot quokkas, Ruud catches waves ahead of United Cup - Tennis.co
Dec 2025
www.tennis.com
Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion Make Waves Ahead of Warriors Christmas Game - heavy.com
Dec 2025
heavy.com
Jet Ski Clown Makes Waves Ahead of Funhouse at Pacific Park Opening on Sept. 10 - PR Newswire
Sep 2025
www.prnewswire.com
News 3 catches waves ahead of Atlantic Park Surf opening - WTKR
Aug 2025
www.wtkr.com
Commanders Wrap Minicamp: 4 Players Making Waves Ahead of Training Camp - The Washington Informer
Jun 2025
www.washingtoninformer.com
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 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 65,250
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 - 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 39 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 · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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