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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3168885

DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC

Tax-exempt · BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211

Financials

$94K$83K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$94,490$82,724$11,766$27,063$0$27,063
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,490

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,812
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,885
Other expenses
$72,027
Program services (functional)
$68,316

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,297
Total assets, end of year
$27,063
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$27,063
Cash, savings and investments
$25,908
Gross receipts
$94,490

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUSTIN HOLLANDCEO1$0
DARRELL HARRISONCFO1$0
SARA HOLLANDSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
CO LIFELINE 8447 WILSHIRE BLVD 2, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211-0000
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
C/O LIFELINE 8447 WILSHIRE BLVD 200, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
JUSTIN HOLLAND, C/O LIFELINE 8447 WILSHIRE BLVD 200, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211
Signed the 990-EZ
JUSTIN HOLLAND, CEO
Phone
(323) 452-9548
Return prepared by
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-3168885 or by the name DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

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.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DON'T FOLLOW THE WAVE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER STUDENT-ATHLETES BY EDUCATING THEM ON THE MYRIAD CAREER OPTIONS WITHIN THE SPORTS BUSINESS, ENABLING THEM TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE PURSUING THEIR PASSIONS. DON'T FOLLOW THE WAVE ALSO FOCUSES ON OTHER INITIATIVES SUCH AS SPREADING AWARENESS REGARDING CANCER IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE MOTHERS IN NEED.
    Expenses $68,316 · grants $5,812

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-3168885
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,063
Income (IRS master file)
$94,490

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$94,490$82,724$27,063IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: JUSTIN HOLLAND
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Justin Holland
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-3168885).

Questions about DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC

What is the EIN of DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC is 88-3168885.
Is DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names JUSTIN HOLLAND.
Who are the officers and directors of DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DONT FOLLOW THE WAVE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $94,490, expenses of $82,724 and total assets of $27,063 at year end.

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