# Dont Follow the Wave Inc

Basketball nonprofit in Beverly Hills, California 90211. EIN 88-3168885. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of the don't follow the wave foundation is to inspire, empower, and uplift youth by providing educational, athletic, and social programs designed to help them reach their full potential.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883168885/202543219349205024/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $94,490 | $82,724 | $27,063 | $27,063 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883168885/202543219349205024/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $94,490, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 5 amateur sports nonprofits in Beverly Hills.
- Revenue $94,490 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Beverly Hills: 6 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/beverly-hills
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Dont Follow the Wave Inc's EIN?**

Dont Follow the Wave Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3168885. 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 Dont Follow the Wave Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Dont Follow the Wave Inc in Beverly Hills, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 Dont Follow the Wave Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Dont Follow the Wave Inc 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 Dont Follow the Wave Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The mission of the don't follow the wave foundation is to inspire, empower, and uplift youth by providing educational, athletic, and social programs designed to help them reach their full potential." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Dont Follow the Wave Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Dont Follow the Wave Inc reported total revenue of $94,490 and total expenses of $82,724 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.