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Nonprofit · EIN 39-3727880

WAVES OF COLOR INC

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Financials

$2K$3412025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WAVES OF COLOR INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$1,640$341$1,299$1,299–$1,299
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,640
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$30
Other expenses
$311
Program services (functional)
$342

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,299
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$1,299
Cash, savings and investments
$1,299
Gross receipts
$1,640

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Helen LinFounder and Director30$0
Stephanie DoshierCoFounder and Creative Director15$0
Marisa VillarrealSecretary and Treasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
864 GRAND AVE 1014, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-3906
Signed the 990-EZ
Helen Lin, Founder and Director

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 39-3727880 or by the name WAVES OF COLOR INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Waves of Colors goal is to empower the next generation of female surf leaders coaches mentors and competitors. We provide scholarships surf and ocean education well-being resources and skill development opportunities. Our aim is to cultivate environments where women can enhance confidence form connections and develop strength both in and out of the water. Waves of Color strives to offer support and representation for women in surfing train more female coaches boost confidence and nurture an inclusive global surf community. We secure funding for our initiatives through fundraisers grants and sponsorships.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Waves of Color officially incorporates in California as a nonprofit on Aug 8th. Board meetings & fundraising campaign begins to help raise funding.
    Expenses $45
  • Developed website and nonprofit online workspace with donated time from web designer to create wavesofcolor.org as well as branded merchandise for donors and online shop to raise money for programs and scholarships
    Expenses $297
  • Founders Helen and Stephanie self fund travel to Newquay UK to attend surf coach training with Women + Waves. They participate in the ISA Level 1 surf coach certification to better support the nonprofit surf community and future scholarship recipients.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for WAVES OF COLOR INC

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
39-3727880
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,299
Income (IRS master file)
$1,640

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$1,640$341$1,299XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-3727880).

Questions about WAVES OF COLOR INC

What is the EIN of WAVES OF COLOR INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WAVES OF COLOR INC is 39-3727880.
Is WAVES OF COLOR INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to WAVES OF COLOR INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WAVES OF COLOR INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of WAVES OF COLOR INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WAVES OF COLOR INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of WAVES OF COLOR INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WAVES OF COLOR INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,640, expenses of $341 and total assets of $1,299 at year end.

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