# The Wave

Youth development programs nonprofit in Big Lake, Minnesota 55309. EIN 83-2985273. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/832985273-the-wave

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 youth development nonprofits in Big Lake.
- Revenue $148,409 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 385 youth development nonprofits in Minnesota; median $124,516.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Sherburne County, Minnesota: about 25,953 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 90 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Big Lake: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/minnesota/big-lake
- Minnesota rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/minnesota

## Questions

**What is The Wave's EIN?**

The Wave's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2985273. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is The Wave a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Wave in Big Lake, Minnesota as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to The Wave tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Wave as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does The Wave do?**

The IRS classifies The Wave as: Youth development programs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.