Real Wishes Foundation
- Assets
- $484.6k
- Revenue
- $244.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chandler, AZ
- Founding
- 11/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-2269744
Organization Overview
Real Wishes Foundation is located in Chandler, AZ. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Real Wishes 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, Real Wishes Foundation generated $244.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $218.9k 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 PAY IT FORWARD TO OUR COMMUNITY WHICH PROVIDES OUR LIVELIHOOD. THE FOUNDATION WILL SEEK INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED AND WILL WORK DILIGENTLY TO HELP FULFILL THOSE NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 THE REAL WISHES FOUNDATION PROVIDED A HAND UP, NOT A HANDOUT, TO 20 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES TOTALING OVER 69,000. WORKING WITH COCHISE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SHELTERS, WE PROVIDED OVER 900 CHILDREN IN LOWER INCOME BRACKETS WITH WARM COATS FOR THIS WINTER. WE PROVIDED RIDING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAMPING SCHOLARSHIPS TO MANY BOYS AND GIRLS WHO WOULD NOT HAVE OTHERWISE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THESE PERSONAL GROWTH EVENTS. IN SANTA CRUZ, AZ 5,000 WAS DISTRIBUTED LOCALLY IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND 2,600 DONATED TO OTHER CHARITABLE ENTITIES. WEC.A.R.E. IS THE FUND IS AT THE HEART OF THE COMMITTMENT MADE BY THE WEST AND SOUTHEAST REALTORS OF THE VALLEY WESERV TO ITS REALTOR MEMBERS, AFFILIATE MEMBERS, AND STAFF IN GOOD STANDING. THROUGH THIS FUND WE ASSISTED 20 MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS BY PAYING BILLS TOTALING 66,800. IN ADDITION, 7,500 WAS DISTRIBUTED IN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 21,850 TO OTHER CHARITABLE ENTITIES.
OUR SECURE LOCKBOX PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ALONE, ARE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED, OR HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION WITH A PROBABILITY THAT IT BE NECESSARY TO CALL 911 FOR ASSISTANCE. THE REAL WISHES FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAM WHILE THE PARTICIPATING FIRE AND RESCUE OR POLICE DEPARTMENT INDIVIDUALLY ASSIGN LOCKBOXES. TYPICALLY, INFORMATION, INSTALLATION, AND ACCESS ATTACHED TO EACH LOCKBOX WILL BE STORED IN THE AIDED DISPATCH DATABASE OF PARTICIPATING FIRE AND RESCUE OR POLICE DEPARTMENTS . THIS ALLOWS FOR STORAGE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND CREATES A SYSTEMATIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE. 266 LOCKBOXES WERE DISTRIBUTED IN 2023.
A 10,000 DONATION WAS MADE TO THE ASU FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICA UNIVERSITY. THE ASU FOUNDATION BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS, UNITING IDEAS, PEOPLE, PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, AND INVESTMENTS TO ADVANCE THE GOALS OF ASU FOR INCLUSION, STUDENT SUCCESS, DISCOVERY, AND LOCAL AND GLOBAL IMPACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shari Ward President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelly Soriano Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Joanne Glaudini Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dora Dexter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Gaddis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rae Goepfert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $92,981 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,652 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,944 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $199,633 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,825 |
| Investment income | $10,652 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,983 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,332 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $244,425 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,851 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $156,234 |
| 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 | $3,593 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,581 |
| Information technology | $936 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $121 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,665 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $885 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $218,866 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,233 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $318,842 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,489 |
| 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 | $1,060 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $484,624 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,847 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,001 |
| 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 | $49,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $434,776 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $484,624 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Real Wishes Foundation has awarded $31,851 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASU FOUNDATION PURPOSE: NEW AMERICA UNIVERSITY | $10,000 |
OTHERS UNDER REPORTING THRESHOLD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,577 |
THE OPPORTUNITY TREE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,274 |