Wish Upon the North Star Inc (EIN 920121897) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ron Rice

Phone

9072583202

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Wish Upon the North Star Inc, founded in 1986, is a micro nonprofit that reported $927 in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 83% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 186% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $921

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $927

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,647

Other Expenses $2,647

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,647

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$927	$5,513	-0.8%
Expenses	$2,647	$28,143	-0.9%
Net Income	$-1,720	$-22,630	-0.9%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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
Reeni Calinoff	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Birte Eliasen	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rich Owens	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vicki Otti	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Olver	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ron Rice	President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ken Odsather	Vice President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Rhonda Gerharz	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Gay Odsather	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$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
2018	$927	$2,647	$781,800	$-1,720

Wish Upon the North Star Inc