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EIN 20-5666260

The Big Wave Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
El Granada
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
L20: Housing Development, Construction, Management
Description
The Big Wave Project creates a supportive community for adults with special needs, offering housing, vocational training, and opportunities for lifelong friendships.
Also known as...
Big Wave Group
Total revenues
$2,334,440
2023
Total expenses
$155,864
2023
Total assets
$11,202,573
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Big Wave Project

Property development initiative - a Project involving The construction and future operation of residential housing and a community center for people with developmental disabilities.
Farm and garden - a program to teach vocational skills and The importance of good nutrition to adults with developmental disabilities. The program is run primarily by volunteers - both nondevelopmentally disabled volunteers and adults with developmental disabilities. Big Wave Group sells eggs it harvests and produce it grows as well as floral arrangements prepared by volunteers.

Who funds The Big Wave Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Providing Hopeinc$188,027
Simpson Psb FundTo Support the Organization's Mission of Providing Housing, A Sense of Community, and An Environment in Which To Thrive, for Adults With Special Needs.$135,000
Mavericks Community FoundationGeneral Support$20,782
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Big Wave Project

NameTitleCompensation
Stephen St. MarieBoard Director and Secretary$0
Bill CarlsonBoard Member$0
Leslie NordinBoard President$0
Jeffrey PeckPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0

Financials for The Big Wave Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,318,098
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,933
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,638
Miscellaneous revenues$3,771
Total revenues$2,334,440

Form 990s for The Big Wave Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-05990View PDF
2021-122022-10-21990View PDF
2020-122021-10-19990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Touchpoint Foundation - Host
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Developmentally disabled centersHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHousingDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1901
El Granada, CA 94018
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Mateo County, CA
Website URL
bigwaveproject.org/ 
Phone
(415) 999-0145
IRS details
EIN
20-5666260
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
L20: Housing Development, Construction, Management
NAICS code, primary
623210: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
132943
FTB Entity ID
2928439
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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