FRIENDS FOR WISHES (EIN 472156320) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALAN HIGGINBOTHAM

Phone

2819322838

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS FOR WISHES is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $217K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $207K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

RAISING MONEY TO PUT SMILES ON FACES AND GRANT WISHES TO CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AT MAKE-A WISH.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $148,311

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $68,419

TOTAL REVENUE $216,730

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $180,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $181,618

Other Expenses $27,080

TOTAL EXPENSES $207,080

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$216,730	$125,356	+0.7%
Expenses	$207,080	$125,991	+0.6%
Net Income	$9,650	$-635	-16.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALAN HIGGINBOTHAM	CHAIRMAN	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY WIRZBERG	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL HANNA	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN LARSEN	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM HANNA	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON WALKER	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAINIE WALKER	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD KERSH	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY KERSH	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY STARK JR	VICE-PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE GIBSON	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HARGRAVE	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN BECKENDORFF	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE BOTT	VICE-PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER DEHART	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDDIE HUDSON	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS MAHY	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT TOWNSEND	VICE-PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHNNY FLORES	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY FRENCH	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY ROBERT GRAHAM	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON HAWKINS	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN HOFFART	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUISE MICHAEL	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEWEL MITCHELL	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$216,730	$207,080	$46,615	$9,650
2022	$125,356	$125,991	$36,965	$-635
2021	$125,245	$108,358	$37,600	$16,887
2020	$89,259	$93,401	$20,713	$-4,142
2019	$154,723	$155,777	$24,855	$-1,054
2018	$166,192	$166,761	$25,987	$-569

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