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EIN 92-0121897

Wish Upon the North Star

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Anchorage
State
Alaska
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
E86: Patient Services
Description
Wish Upon the North Star, Inc. is a charitable organization that was formed in 1983 by Alaskan residents to serve Alaskan children. We grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. It is our profound desire to bring joy and hope where there may be sadness and confusion, and to provide as much happiness and comfort as possible to these very special children and their families.
Total revenues
n/a
Total expenses
n/a
Total assets
n/a
Num. employees
n/a

Program areas at Wish Upon the North Star

Wish Upon the North Star donations.
Donation to Alaska Community Foundation to support future grants.

Personnel at Wish Upon the North Star

NameTitleCompensation
Rhonda GerharzPresident$0
Ken OdsatherVice President$0
Gay OdsatherTreasurer$0

Financials for Wish Upon the North Star

RevenuesFYE 12/2018
Total grants, contributions, etc.$921
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$927

Form 990s for Wish Upon the North Star

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023n/a990-N (e-Postcard)
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
2017-122018-09-12990View PDF
2016-122017-10-18990View PDF
2015-122016-08-26990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
August 1, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2020
April 29, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2019
September 30, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealthChildren
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelTax deductible donationse-Postcard filerAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2320 Maplewood St
Anchorage, AK 99508
Metro area
Anchorage, AK
County
Anchorage Municipality, AK
Website URL
wishuponthenorthstar.com/ 
Phone
(907) 258-3202
IRS details
EIN
92-0121897
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-N / Postcard
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E86: Patient Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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