Indiana Childrens Wish Fund Inc, operating under the name Wish Fund, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1987. 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, Wish Fund employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wish Fund 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, Wish Fund generated $800.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $698.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO PUT SMILES ON THE FACES OF INDIANA CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS BY MAKING A DREAM COME TRUE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE MEANS TO GRANT SPECIAL WISHES FOR TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR 2021 26 WISHES WERE GRANTED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kurt Cohen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
David Clase Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Steven E Bainaka President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ivan Hoffman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Cebronica Luft Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Dehaven Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,350 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $53,662 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $312,231 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $147,439 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $370,243 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $128,785 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $301,887 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $800,915 |
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. | $248,811 |
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 | $202,216 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,915 |
Other employee benefits | $43,679 |
Payroll taxes | $13,372 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,222 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,990 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,721 |
Office expenses | $22,138 |
Information technology | $8,390 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,772 |
Travel | $1,562 |
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 | $5,787 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $698,129 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $280,429 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $400 |
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 | $20,332 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $565,184 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,916 |
Total assets | $872,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,484 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $25,000 |
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 | $65,484 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $806,777 |
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 | $872,261 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Indiana Childrens Wish Fund Inc has recieved totaling $72,947.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $51,600 |
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PORTRAIT OF WISHES GALA | $10,000 |
Biddle Memorial Foundation Inc Carmel, IN PURPOSE: FUNDRAISER | $8,587 |
Lilly Endowment Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PORTRAIT OF WISHES GALA | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $260 |
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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc Chicago, IL | $229,404,695 | $90,370,860 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois Inc Chicago, IL | $20,840,047 | $12,285,736 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Wauwatosa, WI | $20,875,834 | $8,322,945 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Kansas City Inc Kansas City, MO | $27,398,591 | $8,017,708 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $27,629,828 | $13,443,191 |
Donate Life Foundation St Louis, MO | $91,166,594 | $6,901,700 |
Project Camp Inc Scottsville, KY | $18,355,939 | $3,774,764 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Kentuckiana Inc Louisville, KY | $27,153,177 | $3,859,145 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Eastern Wisconsin Inc Wauwatosa, WI | $44,058,995 | $8,974,077 |
Dream Factory Inc Louisville, KY | $4,700,001 | $2,973,080 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | $15,485,004 | $4,081,551 |
Riley Cheer Guild Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,832,608 | $2,416,808 |