Wave Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1134776 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$82K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$636K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,717.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camps Newfound and Owatonna | Harrison, ME | General | $20,000 |
| Brearley School | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| First Christian Church | Hagerstown, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Spark the Change Co | Denver, CO | General | $7,717 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $6,087 |
| Community Arts Music Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Womens Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $2,750 |
| Christian Heritage | Walton, NE | General | $2,500 |
| Release | Omaha, NE | General | $1,500 |
| Project 127 | Aurora, CO | General | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $299 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,853 | 13 |
| 2023 | $90,820 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349105169
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1134776
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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