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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4870887

UCA WAVES

Tax-exempt · CARY, NC 27519

Financials

$614K$238K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UCA WAVES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$614,431$238,439$375,992$375,992$0$375,992
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$614,431
of which government grants
$2,779
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,004
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$500
Travel
$24,066
Program services (functional)
$222,470
Management and general (functional)
$8,919
Fundraising (functional)
$7,050

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$375,992
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$375,992
Net assets without donor restrictions
$30,912
Net assets with donor restrictions
$345,080
Gross receipts
$614,431
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
NC

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jian ChenPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Paohwa LinTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$0
Jennifer TuSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Jan XieFoundation Mgr.
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 LITTLEFORD LN, CARY, NC 27519-6904
In care of
% JIAN XIE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO BOX 852, APEX NC 27502
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jian Chen, 201 Littleford Ln, Cary, NC 27519
Signed the 990
Jian Chen, President & CEO
Phone
(630) 863-5579
Return prepared by
JINS CPA PLLC

Mission

Raise awareness of the mental health challenges that young Asian Americans face due to familial, cultural, and societal factors; Develop community support and resources to improve youth mental health; Promote cultural sensitivity in psychological well-being and interventions; Encourage civic engagement in public policies to address mental health issues

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Funded by the BCBS NC Foundation, UCA WAVES started to conduct the Identifying NC AAPI Health Priorities project, the first research study in the state of North Carolina focusing on AAPI health care experiences. We partnered with the Karen Community Farm, and several other AAPI community organizations to conduct surveys, interviews, and data collection; and partnered with North Carolina Central University and University of North Carolina for data analysis and research.
    Expenses $184,194 · grants $184,194
  • UCA WAVES collaborated with View Higher Film to develop the documentary film Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health . WAVES provided financial support and outreach to communities for interviews. This storytelling initiative addresses mental health challenges affecting Asian American individuals and families.
    Expenses $16,462 · grants $16,462
  • Funded by the BCBS NC Foundation, UCA WAVES started to conduct the Identifying NC AAPI Health Priorities project, the first research study in the state of North Carolina focusing on AAPI health care experiences. We partnered with the Karen Community Farm, and several other AAPI community organizations to conduct surveys, interviews, and data collection; and partnered with North Carolina Central University and University of North Carolina for data analysis and research.
    Expenses $16,048 · grants $16,048
  • In Schedule O WAVES conducted Mental Health First Aid training, reducing stigma and train public how to recognize earlier signs and symptoms, and take actions to help people who have the mental health challenges.
    Expenses $5,765 · grants $1,672

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
93-4870887
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
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$97,419
Income (IRS master file)
$340,058

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$614,431$238,439$375,992XML
990-N for 2023December 31, 2023≤ $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 93-4870887).

Questions about UCA WAVES

What is the EIN of UCA WAVES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UCA WAVES is 93-4870887.
Is UCA WAVES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to UCA WAVES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UCA WAVES 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 UCA WAVES 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 UCA WAVES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of UCA WAVES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jian Chen.
Who are the officers and directors of UCA WAVES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UCA WAVES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $614,431, expenses of $238,439 and total assets of $375,992 at year end.

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