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Future Wave Foundation

Preselected recipients only Redondo Beach, California · EIN 853256055

Future Wave Foundation is a private foundation in Redondo Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,739 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,370 and the largest $11,470. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $16,470 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,4702$1.8 million
2024$14,7392$1.9 million

How to apply

Future Wave Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Future Wave Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$14,739

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
SoLa I CAN Foundation LA Rams
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$11,470
School Students
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$3,269

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Future Wave Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Future Wave Foundation give?

$14,739 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,370.

Who runs Future Wave Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Prabjoth K Kothari (President) and Ami Ruia (Secretary).

What does Future Wave Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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