The Wave Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$990K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Wave Foundation?
The Wave Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Multiplier ($472K), Wend II Inc ($300K), Refed Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $990K in grants to The Wave Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | $472,470 | 1 | 2020 |
| Wend II Inc | $300,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Refed Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pacificsource Foundation for | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Climate Solutions | $35,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Ford Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Portland Harbor Community Coalition | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Glassybaby White Light Fund | $180 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $873K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
What grants has The Wave Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Portland Harbor Community Coalition | Reduce Food Waste | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Ford Family Foundation | Tribal Community Mini-Pitch Sports Initiative: Celilo Village | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Climate Solutions | WORK ON THE BREAKING BARRIERS COLLABORATIVE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Climate Solutions | WORK ON THE BREAKING BARRIERS COLLABORATIVE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Pacificsource Foundation for | SUSTAINABLE FOOD FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Climate Solutions | NW Business and Climate Project | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Multiplier | COVID-19 RELIEF TO FISHING COMMUNITIES TO BUILD FISHERY ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY. | $472,470 |
| 2020 | Wend II Inc | Special Projects COVID-19 Relief Efforts | $300,000 |
| 2020 | Refed Inc | THE WAVE NW FOOD BOX PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2020 | Glassybaby White Light Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Wave Foundation?
The Wave Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Multiplier ($472K), Wend II Inc ($300K), Refed Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $990K in grants to The Wave Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Wave Foundation's largest funder?
Multiplier is the largest recorded funder of The Wave Foundation, with $472K across 1 grant (2020).
How much grant funding has The Wave Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $990K in grants to The Wave Foundation across 10 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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