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- EIN 68-0204312
- (510) 237-6027
- 3045 Research Drive Richmond CA 94806 USA
- www.making-waves.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Human Services, Personal Social Services, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, Student Services
Mission: Making Waves Education Foundation's mission is to advance educational opportunities for college-bound, career-minded, historically underrepresented, and underserved youth. We envision a society in which all youth—regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status—have access to high-quality educational opportunities and the tools to achieve success.
Results: Making Waves Education Foundation is coaching more than 600 college students from low-income backgrounds through the successful completion of their college degrees–as quickly and with as little debt as possible. We are also supporting the education of more than 800 students at Making Waves Academy (5th-12th grade) in Richmond, CA where we provide the facilities that help students build sustainable, meaningful lives.
Target demographics: College Students
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 600 college students, and over 800 high school students at Making Waves Academy
Geographic areas served: Bay Area, CA
Programs: College success coaching, financial literacy training, professional development, need-based scholarships