WHOLESOME WAVE, INC. INSPIRES UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS TO MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES BY INCREASING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$912K
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$413K
+81.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
+116.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-16.0% YoY
About Wholesome Wave Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wholesome Wave Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BRIDGEPORT, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $912K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $413K.
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 | $912,332 | $909,494 | $834,069 |
| Revenue | $2,117,782 | $2,347,863 | $1,621,720 |
| Expenses | $2,039,649 | $1,978,160 | $1,863,688 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $-88 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wholesome Wave Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include About Fresh ($169,696), Hispanic Health Council ($95,750), Buffalo Go Green Inc ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALAMEDIA COUNTY RECIPE4HEALTH SAN LEANDRO, CA | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $10,000 |
| BUFFALO GO GREEN INC BUFFALO, NY | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $20,000 |
| GREEN RURAL REDEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION HENDERSON, NC | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $10,000 |
| HISPANIC HEALTH COUNCIL HARTFORD, CT | GUSNIP SUBGRANT FOR COMMUNITY PARTNER | $95,750 |
| HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION WEST SAINT PAUL, MN | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $20,000 |
| INDIGEHUB WINDOW ROCK, AZ | CAPACITY GRANT | $7,500 |
| LA SEMILLA FOOD CENTER ANTHONY, NM | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $20,000 |
| HEBNI NUTRITION CONSULTANTS INC ORLANDO, FL | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $10,000 |
| MELTING POT FOUNDATION USA INC BROOKLYN, NY | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $10,000 |
| SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHEL NISCHAN | CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | 40 | $167,500 |
| ED KELLY | MARCOM COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN O'CONNOR | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHANNA DEANS MARTELL | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DIPA SHAH PATEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIEL PICA | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24) | 1 | — |
| DANIEL ROSS | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 2/24) | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN PERKINS | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 6/24) | 1 | — |
| BRENTON LING | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,048 |
| NATALIA FEINSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 09/2024 | 40 | $113,895 |
| STACY HICKS HERR | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $131,978 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wholesome Wave Inc?
Wholesome Wave Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BRIDGEPORT, CT. It holds $912K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wholesome Wave Inc?
As of 2024, Wholesome Wave Inc holds $912K in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $413K in 2024.
Where does Wholesome Wave Inc operate?
Wholesome Wave Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, South Dakota.
What size grants does Wholesome Wave Inc award?
In 2024, Wholesome Wave Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $413K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wholesome Wave Inc's EIN?
Wholesome Wave Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0352899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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