Wishes & More
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Fridley, MN
- Founding
- 12/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-1766318
Organization Overview
Wishes & More is located in Fridley, MN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wishes & More employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wishes & More 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 12/2021, Wishes & More generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WISHES & MORE GRANTS WISHES FOR KIDS FROM BIRTH TO THEIR 19TH BIRTHDAY WITH A TERMINAL OR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION. EACH WISH CHILD IS AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP OF HOPE CERTIFICATE AS A REDEEMABLE GRANT, APPLICABLE TO ANY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF LEARNING. THROUGH OUR UNIQUE MEMORIAL PROGRAM, WISHES & MORE PROVIDES A MONETARY GIFT TO FAMILIES WHO LOSE A CHILD BEFORE THEY COULD EXPERIENCE A WISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, WISHES & MORE GRANTED 65 WISHES AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES TO KIDS AGED BIRTH TO 19 WITH TERMINAL OR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS.
MONETARY GIFTS ARE GIVEN TO THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO WERE UNABLE TO RECEIVE THEIR WISH. 78 MEMORIALS WERE GRANTED IN 2021.
GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL TO KIDS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A WISH. A COMBINED TOTAL OF 32 SCHOLARSHIPS OF HOPE WERE AWARDED IN 2021, CONSISTING OF 1 FULL SCHOLARSHIP AND 31 PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karla Blomberg President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
James Roehl Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Mueting Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cynthia Sontag Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Randall Ehleringer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Gunter Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $517,219 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $60,265 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $860,998 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $377,582 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,438,482 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,557 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,089 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $114,798 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,601,926 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $750,755 |
| 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 | $296,810 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,317 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,844 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,914 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,015 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,771 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,675 |
| Office expenses | $38,131 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,064 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $208 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,545 |
| Insurance | $6,687 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,240,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,098,382 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $75,549 |
| 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 | $82,246 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,088 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $826,516 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,249 |
| Total assets | $2,091,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,362 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $34,165 |
| 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 | $82,527 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,782,442 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $226,261 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,091,230 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Wishes & More has recieved totaling $168,338.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Car Donation Foundation St Louis Park, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,444 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,830 |
Rochester Area Foundation Rochester, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,500 |
Catholic Community Foundation Of Minnesota St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Chc Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: RESEARCH/PUBLICEDUCATION | $6,128 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pinky Swear Foundation Edina, MN | $9,189,085 | $5,689,220 |
Wishes & More Fridley, MN | $2,091,230 | $1,601,926 |
Great North Pole West Fargo, ND | $278,721 | $1,262,419 |
Quilts Of Valor Foundation Winterset, IA | $1,117,654 | $1,330,384 |
Freestore West Des Moines, IA | $583,101 | $651,252 |
Iowa Womens Foundation Coralville, IA | $1,208,654 | $746,963 |
Honor Flight Of The Quad Cities Inc Davenport, IA | $1,606,042 | $461,453 |
Forward Foundation Fargo, ND | $642,801 | $260,999 |
Wright-Hennepin Electric Tr Rockford, MN | $83,943 | $243,860 |
Fr Genes Help Inc West Allis, WI | $2,191,833 | $353,979 |
Waukesha County Christmas Clearing Council Inc Pewaukee, WI | $395,849 | $270,968 |
Christmas Cheer Fund Inc Mason City, IA | $381,058 | $178,423 |