Wish Upon A Star is located in Joliet, IL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, 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. Wish Upon A Star 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 Upon A Star generated $30.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ORGANIZATION GRANTED 2 WISHES IN 2021. TWO CHILDREN RECEIVED TRIPS TO DISNEY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bob Bato President | 1 | $0 | |
Jim Richards Jr Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Pat Blatti Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
George Kosack Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Millie Shepich Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Mike Wilhelmi Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,451 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $24,351 |
Other Revenue | $90 |
Total Revenue | $30,892 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $7,658 |
Total expenses | $20,704 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $64,545 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $64,545 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $64,545 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wish Upon A Star has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Barrett Family Foundation Clarendon Hills, IL PURPOSE: WHERE NEEDED | $2,000 |
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