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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1340243

WAVE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · CLINTON TWP, MI 48038

Financials

$228K$236K2023$452K$322K2024$403K$435K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WAVE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$402,892$434,846-$31,954$376,595$38,677$337,918
December 31, 2024990$451,643$321,589$130,054$404,524$34,652$369,872
December 31, 2023990$228,420$236,497-$8,077$189,901$343$189,558
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$391,196
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,696
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,344
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$147,633
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$162,169
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,000
Occupancy
$45,176
Depreciation
$38,174
Program services (functional)
$348,052
Management and general (functional)
$77,720
Fundraising (functional)
$9,074

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$404,524
Total assets, end of year
$376,595
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,677
Net assets, end of year
$337,918
Land, buildings and equipment
$39,707
Net assets without donor restrictions
$316,924
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,994
Gross receipts
$411,966
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
MI

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TODD GORDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$24,000
LAURA GORDONESSENTIALS VAN COORDINATOR
Officer
25$21,225
DR ROCKY PINHEROCHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0
AMANDA BREYSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
JAMES ASHERVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0
TERRI CRACCHIOLOTREASURER
Officer
5$0
DANIELLE D'ANGELOGENERAL MEMBER
Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TODD GORDONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$23,000
LAURA GORDONESSENTIALS VAN COORDINATOR
Officer
25$19,125
PATRICK MCEACHINMOBILE SERVICES COORDINATOR
Officer
16$6,205
DR ROCKY PINHEROCHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0
AMANDA BREYSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
JAMES ASHERVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0
EVITA BEADLETREASURER
Officer
5$0
STEVE PERUCCAGENERAL MEMBER
Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura GordonEssentials Van Coordinator
Officer, Highest-paid employee
25$21,525
Todd GordonExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
30$20,000
Patrick McEachinMobile Service Coordinator
Officer
16$13,800
Dr Rocky PinheroChairman
Officer, Key employee
5$0
Amanda BreySecretary
Officer
3$0
James AsherVice Chairman
Officer
5$0
Tigi LukoseTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Steve PeruccaGeneral Member
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20588 HALL RD, CLINTON TWP, MI 48038-5326
In care of
% TODD GORDON
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
41445 Damask Dr, CLINTON TWP MI 48038
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TIGI LUKOSE, 20588 HALL ROAD, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Todd Gordon, 41445 Damask Dr, CLINTON TWP MI 48038
Signed the 990
TIGI LUKOSE, BUSINESS MANAGER
Phone
(248) 854-4449
Return prepared by
HALL CPA & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND BASIC ITEMS TO THE UNDERSERVED OR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN MICHIGAN, AND SPECIFICALLY IN MACOMB, OAKLAND AND WAYNE COUNTIES. OUR MISSION: SHARING LOVE BY PROVIDING MOBILE SHOWERS AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED. OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED MOBILE SHOWER SERVICE TO HOMELESS LIVING IN THE GREATER DETROIT AREA. OUR MOBILE SHOWERS ARE EQUIPED WITH A TOILET, SINK AND STAND-UP SHOWER. THE SHOWER TRAILER IS MOVED AROUND THE DETROIT AREA EACH WEEK. AT OUR SERVICE EVENTS ALL ARE WELCOMED AND VALUED.
    Expenses $146,626
  • PROVIDED ESSENTIAL ITEMS INCLUDING SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, UNDERGARMENTS AND HYGIENE KITS TO OUR GUESTS. LIKE THE SHOWER TRAILER, THE ESSENTIALS VAN MOVES AROUND THE GREATER DETROIT AREA EACH WEEK.
    Expenses $89,427
  • PROVIDED NIGHTLY FOOD, SECURITY AND SHELTER TO GUESTS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS TO PREVENT COLD-WEATHER HARM. THE SHELTER PROVIDES A WARM, SUPERVISED INDOOR SPACE OVERNIGHT, ALONG WITH MEALS AND BASIC HYGIENE SUPPORTS. THE SHELTER OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOST CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WITH PROFESSIONAL SECURITY ON SITE DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS.
    Expenses $111,999

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1340243
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P85)
Assets (IRS master file)
$376,595
Income (IRS master file)
$411,966

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$402,892$434,846$376,595XML
990December 2024$451,643$321,589$404,524IRS
990December 2023$228,420$236,497$189,901XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Todd Gordon
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-1340243).

Questions about WAVE PROJECT

What is the EIN of WAVE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WAVE PROJECT is 83-1340243.
Is WAVE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to WAVE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WAVE PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WAVE PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WAVE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WAVE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TIGI LUKOSE.
Who are the officers and directors of WAVE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (TODD GORDON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WAVE PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $402,892, expenses of $434,846 and total assets of $376,595 at year end.

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