WHOLESOME WAVE INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WHOLESOME WAVE INC

EIN 26-0352899 · Management & Technical Assistance - Environment (C02)

What they do

WHOLESOME WAVE, INC. INSPIRES UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS to MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES BY INCREASING AFFORDABLE ACCESS to FRESH, LOCAL, and REGIONAL FOOD

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $79.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

76.30%of revenue went to mission work79.2% of expenses · Program services

9.53%of revenue went to fundraising9.9% of expenses

$96.31spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

10.48%of revenue went to management and office costs10.9% of expenses

$0.45in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $167,500 for MICHEL NISCHAN (CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,117,782

Mission workProgram services$1,615,80576.30% of revenue79.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$221,96010.48% of revenue10.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$201,8849.53% of revenue9.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$78,1333.69% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$2,039,64996.31% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2024Current79.2% mission · 10.9% management · 9.9% fundraising

202380.1% mission · 10.0% management · 9.9% fundraising

202269.1% mission · 12.4% management · 18.4% fundraising

202160.3% mission · 13.7% management · 25.9% fundraising

202082.4% mission · 7.9% management · 9.7% fundraising

201970.9% mission · 17.7% management · 11.5% fundraising

201872.4% mission · 16.5% management · 11.1% fundraising

201772.7% mission · 17.0% management · 10.3% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,117,782

Expenses$2,039,649

Annual surplus $78,133 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,615,805 · 79.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$221,960 · 10.9% of expenses

Fundraising$201,884 · 9.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,117,782

Expenses$2,039,649

Assets$912,332

Income$2,126,678

Contributions$2,091,993

Mission work (program services)$1,615,805

Fundraising$201,884

Grants given$4,962,317

Average grant$34,946

Management and general$221,960

Stocks and bonds$224,569

Accounting fees$92,275

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHEL NISCHANCO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN · 40 hrs/week $167,500

STACY HICKS HERRDIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS · 40 hrs/week $162,663Base $131,978 · Other $30,685

BRENTON LINGINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $141,687Base $134,048 · Other $7,639

NATALIA FEINSTEINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 09/2024 · 40 hrs/week $140,045Base $113,895 · Other $26,150

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

MICHEL NISCHANCO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

STACY HICKS HERRDIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

BRENTON LINGINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NATALIA FEINSTEINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 09/2024

BENJAMIN PERKINSBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 6/24)

DANIEL ROSSBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 2/24)

DIPA SHAH PATELBOARD MEMBER

ED KELLYMARCOM COMMITTEE CHAIR

ELLEN OCONNORFINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

JOHANNA DEANS MARTELLGOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

MARIEL PICABOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24)

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2007
Location: PO BOX 3968, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605
County: Fairfield
In care of: BRENTON LING
Primary officer: BRENTON LING, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@wholesomewave.org Phone(203) 226-1112

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
NTEE classification: Management & Technical Assistance - Environment (C02)
IRS tax category: Management & Technical Assistance
Grant-giving organization: Yes