WISH UPON A WEDDING

EIN: 271370138 501(c)(3) Health Care

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$856,027
Total Expenses
$1,201,116
Total Assets
$293,089
Net Assets
$257,134
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
LACEY WICKSALL
Phone
7405907307
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WISH UPON A WEDDING is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $856K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 147% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

WISH UPON A WEDDING EXISTS TO GRANT WEDDINGS AND VOW RENEWALS TO COUPLES FACING TERMINAL ILLNESS OR LIFE-ALTERING HEALTH CIRCUMSTANCES. WE HELP COUPLES ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN AND TIME COMMITMENT THAT PLANNING A WEDDING ENTAILS, FOCUSING INSTEAD ON DEALING WITH THEIR TREATMENTS AND SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR LOVED ONES. IT'S OUR GOAL TO PROVIDE A DAY FOR COUPLES THAT IS FREE FROM THE WORRY OF THEIR DISEASE AND THAT IS FILLED WITH LOVE AND LIGHT - AND ONE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE TO STRESS ABOUT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,061,701

WISH UPON A WEDDING IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES WEDDINGS AND VOW RENEWALS TO COUPLES FACING TERMINAL ILLNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS LIFE- ALTERING CIRCUMSTANCES, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL...

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WISH UPON A WEDDING IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES WEDDINGS AND VOW RENEWALS TO COUPLES FACING TERMINAL ILLNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS LIFE- ALTERING CIRCUMSTANCES, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2010 TO CELEBRATE THE COURAGE, DETERMINATION, AND SPIRIT OF COUPLES, WHERE ONE INDIVIDUAL IN A RELATIONSHIP IS FACED WITH A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS BY GRANTING THEIR DREAM WEDDING WISH, AND FOR THESE RECIPIENTS TO INSPIRE OTHER COUPLES FACING SIMILAR SITUATIONS TO FIND HOPE AND STRENGTH. "URGENT WISHES" ARE ALSO GRANTED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IMMINENTLY ILL."

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $750,383
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $105,644
TOTAL REVENUE $856,027

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $867,883
Salaries & Benefits $160,076
Fundraising Expenses $80,100
Program Expenses $1,061,701
Other Expenses $173,157
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,201,116

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $856,027 $346,208 +1.5%
Expenses $1,201,116 $617,215 +0.9%
Net Income $-345,089 $-271,007 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
5
Volunteers
800

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$53,163
Total Directors
10
$53,163
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LACEY WICKSALL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$53,163 $0 $53,163
KENYA CAMPBELL BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER CARLOS BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL COSTELLO BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUCHA DEPINA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY GRADISHER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE MCNULTY PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCY RADCLIFFE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN RAQUE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $856,027 $1,201,116 $293,089 $-345,089
2023 $346,208 $617,215 $700,920 $-271,007
2022 $558,081 $618,374 $1,019,713 $-60,293
2021 $378,248 $387,520 $939,285 $-9,272
2020 $382,454 $219,298 $943,176 $163,156
2019 $386,417 $335,896 $768,441 $50,521
2018 $305,985 $285,220 $713,104 $20,765
2018 $305,985 $285,220 $713,104 $20,765
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