Saras Wish Foundation
- Assets
- $215.5k
- Revenue
- $38.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Amherst, MA
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-3364034
Organization Overview
Saras Wish Foundation is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saras Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Saras Wish Foundation generated $38.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $64.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING GREATER AWARENESS TO IMPROVING SAFETY IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE USE OF SEATBELTS ON MOTORCOACHES.. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS AND FOR HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT BETWEEN PHYSICIANS AT TUFTS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PHYSICIANS IN GUATEMALA WITH A GOAL OF IMPROVING CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SOUND PRACTICES. IT ALSO CONTINUED TO SUPPORT PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL CLINIC WORK IN A RURAL AREA OF TANZANIA. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO BE USED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR STUDY ABROAD PROFESSIONALS TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR POST-PRODUCTION WORK ON A DOCUMENTARY FILM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Macconnel Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
William Kohler Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Colby Sherqalis Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Anne Badgley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Stephen Williams Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alec Bardzik Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,070 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,457 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $38,527 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,470 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $499 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $396 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,997 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $464 |
| Total functional expenses | $64,406 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,564 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,604 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $131,055 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,315 |
| Total assets | $215,538 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $215,538 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $215,538 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Saras Wish Foundation has awarded $47,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PRETTIER IN THE DARK PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: post-production for a documentary | $10,000 |
THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD PURPOSE: support for study abroad professionals | $12,500 |
UNIV OF MASS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: support for study abroad students | $25,000 |