BIG WAVE GROUP (EIN 205666260) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LESLIE NORDIN

Phone

7813859352

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BIG WAVE GROUP, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $822K, a strong 69% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $959,507

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $209,587

Other Revenue $18,490

TOTAL REVENUE $1,187,584

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $75,303

Program Expenses $201,061

Other Expenses $366,008

TOTAL EXPENSES $366,008

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,187,584	$2,334,440	-0.5%
Expenses	$366,008	$155,864	+1.3%
Net Income	$821,576	$2,178,576	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LESLIE NORDIN	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL CARLSON	TREASURER	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN ST MARIE	SECRETARY	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF PECK	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAYTON NORDIN	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK EASTERBROOK	DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HINTON	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE SHENKMAN	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM GAINZA	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$1,187,584	$366,008	$24,839,244	$821,576
2023	$2,334,440	$155,864	$11,202,573	$2,178,576
2022	$287,556	$343,237	$7,463,747	$-55,681
2021	$328,974	$212,440	$5,856,206	$116,534
2020	$304,372	$120,298	$7,459,990	$184,074
2019	$139,031	$65,327	$7,348,473	$73,704
2018	$688,326	$89,133	$7,270,768	$599,193

BIG WAVE GROUP