Nonprofit · EIN 90-0032557
BLUE WAVE AQUATICS
Tax-exempt · FEDERAL WAY, WA 98093
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,207 | $75,650 | -$7,443 | $33,664 | $2,171 | $31,493 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,973 | $67,212 | -$1,239 | $41,265 | $2,329 | $38,936 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,483
- Membership dues
- $57,766
- Program service revenue
- $732
- Investment income
- $183
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,043
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $35,379
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $43,317
- Occupancy
- $30,190
- Other expenses
- $2,143
- Program services (functional)
- $96,206
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,265
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,171
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,493
- Cash, savings and investments
- $33,664
- Gross receipts
- $88,763
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Neely | Head Coach | 20 | $35,379 | $2,749 |
| Donatto Gallardo | President | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Dupree | Vice Pressident | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Cunningham | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Mellick | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Turley | Communications | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nellis Kim | Membership | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Durban | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Neely | Head Coach | 20 | $29,622 | $2,794 |
| Maddi Ralstin | President | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Dupree | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Cunningham | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Mellick | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Turley | Communications | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nellis Kim | Membership | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donatto Gallardo | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Durban | Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caralee Rendell | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 24083, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98093-1083
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Eric Durban, Board Member
- Phone
- (206) 423-8043
Mission
Water safety and physical well-being of members
Program accomplishments
- US Masters Training Program - Approximately 100 adults over the age of 18 participated in organized programs to improve fitness and swimming skills specialized clinics swim lessons and open water swimsExpenses $75,650
- Champs Swim Meet - A pool event hosted for swim clubs in the Pacific Northwest involving about 300 swimmers Swimmers of ages from 18 to 85 years old are provided roughly 25 events to participate inExpenses $12,995
- Last Splash of Summer - An open water swimming competition held at Lake Meridian in Kent Washington with approximately 100 swimmer participatingExpenses $7,561
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0032557
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N67)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,763
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $68,207 | $75,650 | $33,664 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $65,973 | $67,212 | $41,265 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,888 | $61,036 | $41,880 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 90-0032557).
Questions about BLUE WAVE AQUATICS
- What is the EIN of BLUE WAVE AQUATICS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE WAVE AQUATICS is 90-0032557.
- Is BLUE WAVE AQUATICS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to BLUE WAVE AQUATICS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE WAVE AQUATICS 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 BLUE WAVE AQUATICS 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 BLUE WAVE AQUATICS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE WAVE AQUATICS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,379 (Wendy Neely, Head Coach).
- How much revenue does BLUE WAVE AQUATICS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,207, expenses of $75,650 and total assets of $33,664 at year end.
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