Little Wishes is located in San Anselmo, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Little Wishes employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Wishes 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, Little Wishes generated $824.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $718.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LITTLE WISHES GRANTS THE IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING WISHES OF CHRONICALLY AND CRITICALLY ILL HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN TO EASE THEIR DISCOMFORT AND BRING THEM MOMENTS OF JOY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTED 3,871 LITTLE WISHES TO CHRONICALLY AND CRITICALLY ILL HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN IN 2023. WISHES GRANTED WERE FOR ITEMS SUCH AS TOYS BOOKS CLOTHING AND ELECTRONICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Euphrat President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,000 |
Lori Johanson Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,000 |
Monique Viola Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Tina Bournazos Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Alexandra Cameron Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Caponigro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $344,540 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $429,127 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $127,625 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $773,667 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $300 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $50,337 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $824,304 |
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. | $96,050 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,450 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,400 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | -$121 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,826 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,457 |
Office expenses | $16,811 |
Information technology | $11,327 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $11,904 |
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 | $2,489 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $718,789 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,538 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $891,069 |
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 | $718 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $349 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $639,537 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,654,211 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,350 |
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 | $4,350 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,649,861 |
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 | $1,654,211 |