Grant A Wish Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grant A Wish 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 06/2022, Grant A Wish Inc generated $292.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $314.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FEEDING THE POOR AND PROVIDING OTHER ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD PROGRAM -- PROVIDED FOOD TO 1,635 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, 2,595 INDIVIDUALS AND 1,129 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18, FREE OF CHARGE.
BABY PROGRAM -- PROVIDED BABY SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND CLOTHING TO 150 FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS UP TO 5 YEARS OLD, FREE OF CHARGE.
HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM -- PROVIDED HOLIDAY GIFTS (PURCHASED BY DONORS AND SPONSORS) TO 750 NEEDY AND DISABLED CHILDREN FROM NEWBORNS TO AGE 16.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Vital Thomas Pres/director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $8,500 |
Earle Chisholm-El Vp/director | OfficerTrustee | 3.8 | $3,000 |
Alesondjre Knoble Director | Trustee | 1.9 | $3,000 |
Demarcus Tyler Director | Trustee | 0.6 | $1,920 |
Aquanetta Allen Secretary/dir | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $600 |
Mattie Bryant Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $121,945 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,650 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $227,489 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $292,595 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $292,595 |
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. | $17,020 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,020 |
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 | $550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,005 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,364 |
Travel | $900 |
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 | $16,899 |
Total functional expenses | $314,064 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $600 |
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 | $24,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $25,521 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,100 |
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 | $65,023 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $69,123 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$43,602 |
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 | $25,521 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Grant A Wish Inc has recieved totaling $224,145.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $224,040 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $105 |
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Crisis Nursery Urbana, IL | $5,150,005 | $1,857,536 |
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Youth Crossroads Inc Berwyn, IL | $1,461,984 | $1,673,267 |
Chicago Youth Programs Inc Chicago, IL | $3,154,440 | $2,044,210 |
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