OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE MIND AND BODY HEALTH BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY AND OUTLET FOR YOUNG ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN WATER POLO WITH THE INTENTION THAT THIS SPACE CREATES A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG ATHLETES TO FEEL AND PROCESS DIFFERENT EMOTIONS. OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLET FOR YOUTH TO OVERCOME DIFFICULT EMOTIONS IN ORDER TO PROCESS THEM IN A HEALTHY WAY. IN DOING THIS,BIG WAVES INTENDS ON FURTHER IMPACTING LEGISLATION AROUND MENTAL HEALTH AND GUN VIOLENCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$591K
+20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Big Waves Inc
Based on IRS filings
Big Waves Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in BROOMFIELD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $591K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $591,137 | $489,200 | $476,074 |
| Revenue | $200,181 | $85,609 | $138,269 |
| Expenses | $99,308 | $73,051 | $68,152 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $78,813 | $-16,908 | $33,366 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Big Waves Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHN BIGELOW | PRESIDENT/TR | 5 | — |
| JOSEPH PEROTTO | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY WILKINSON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH YOUNGBLOOD III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR SEAN WHALEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTY SCHAEFER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN HOVEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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