A Special Wish Foundation Inc is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, A Special Wish Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. A Special Wish Foundation Inc 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, A Special Wish Foundation Inc generated $279.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
GRANT SPECIAL WISHES TO CHILDREN WITH A LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL PROBLEM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ENHANCED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL PROBLEM BY GRANTING SPECIAL WISHES AND LENDING EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES BY ALLOWING THEM TO SHARE IN THE WISH. WE GRANTED TEN WISHES DURING THE YEAR.
CHAPTER ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE WITH WISH GRANTING ASSISTANCE WITH QUARTERLY REPORTS, INCLUDING THEIR CHAPTER INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE PROVIDE FOUNDATION FORMS AND MANUALS HOST AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FILE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNUAL REPORTS PROVIDE BROCHURES YEARLY AS REQUESTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Hardin Wish Directo | Officer | 40 | $65,085 |
Ramona Fickle CEO | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $12,000 |
Rob Lech Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Groezinger President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Little Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alicia Fenn Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $14,051 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $35,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $114,501 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,302 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $91 |
Investment income | $7,808 |
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 | $279,342 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,085 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,603 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,481 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,529 |
Payroll taxes | $10,747 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,206 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $48 |
Office expenses | $5,186 |
Information technology | $4,169 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,012 |
Travel | $1,371 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $830 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $713 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $179,653 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $868,223 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $116,995 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $985,218 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,754 |
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 | $106,754 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $878,464 |
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 | $985,218 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that A Special Wish Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $6,636.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,631 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Greater Pennsylvania And West Virginia Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $11,942,873 | $9,531,813 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Michigan Brighton, MI | $10,107,725 | $9,980,417 |
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