Grant a Wish Inc

EIN: 363322656 501(c)(3)

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$277,074
Total Expenses
$272,743
Total Assets
$25,514
Net Assets
$-40,036
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Vital Thomas
Phone
7739778126
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Grant a Wish Inc, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $292K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $339K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Feeding the poor and providing other assistance to low-income families and children.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $277,074
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $277,074

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $230,308
Other Expenses $272,743
TOTAL EXPENSES $272,743

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $277,074 $271,153 +0.0%
Expenses $272,743 $64,381 +3.2%
Net Income $4,331 $206,772 -1.0%
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
11
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
250

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Vital Thomas President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Earle Chisholm-El Vice President 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alesondjre Knoble Secretary 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shaun Kates Treasurer 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Salia Matheny Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shaya Hayum Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Henry Chaney Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DeMarcus Hyler Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mattie Bryant Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clint Dee Director 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Douglas Director 0.20
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
2025 $277,074 $272,743 $25,514 $4,331
2024 $271,153 $266,065 $30,877 $5,088
2023 $328,266 $318,937 $31,147 $9,329
2022 $292,595 $314,064 $25,521 $-21,469
2021 $289,715 $330,603 $26,433 $-40,888
2020 $291,681 $339,238 $62,007 $-47,557
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