EIN 94-3163746

Wishing Star Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Wishing Star Foundation uplifts and rejuvenates wish kids with life-threatening illnesses through granted wishes, provides lasting support and memories for wish families, protects their privacy, and inspires gratitude. It continues to serve wish families long after granting wishes. Its programs include granted wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Total revenues
$547,234
2023
Total expenses
$613,257
2023
Total assets
$527,344
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Wishing Star Foundation

Wishing Star Foundation granted 16 wishes in 2023 as well as provided support through our beyond the wish program. This support includes medical equipment, travel expense support when forced to seek treatment away from home, and opportunities to gather in community with other wish families.

Who funds Wishing Star Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation CorporationGeneral Support$10,000
Dennis and Phyllis Washington FoundationBeyond the Wish Program$7,500
American Endowment FoundationHuman Service$7,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Wishing Star Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Katie PrughExecutive Director$0
Amanda BucholzDirector of Operations
Cindy Guthrie-TrippDirector of Community Partnerships and Development
Avery GilhamWish Programs Manager
Ashleigh RogersWish Programs and Outreach Manager
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Wishing Star Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$606,965
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,715
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-19,898
Net income from fundraising events$-50,576
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,028
Total revenues$547,234

Form 990s for Wishing Star Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-12990View PDF
2022-122023-06-12990View PDF
2021-062022-06-14990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-08-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Franz Bakery Foundation
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
HealthChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 14584
Spokane Valley, WA 99214
Metro area
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
County
Spokane County, WA
Website URL
wishingstar.org/ 
Phone
(509) 744-3411
IRS details
EIN
94-3163746
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
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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