Friends For Wishes
- Assets
- $37.0k
- Revenue
- $125.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cypress, TX
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-2156320
Organization Overview
Friends For Wishes is located in Cypress, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends For Wishes is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Friends For Wishes generated $125.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $126.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAISING MONEY TO PUT SMILES ON FACES AND GRANT WISHES TO CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AT MAKE-A WISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FRIENDS FOR WISHES IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION IN THEIR EFFORTS TO GRANT AS MANY WISHES AS POSIBLE TO ELIGIBLE KIDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Higginbotham President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ken Hucherson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Judy Wirzberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Brian Jurica Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Gail Hanna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Karen Larsen Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $75,761 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,002 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $94,763 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,758 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,130 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $125,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $110,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,181 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,793 |
| Office expenses | $2,365 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,675 |
| All other expenses | $77 |
| Total functional expenses | $125,991 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,490 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $475 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $36,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $36,965 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $36,965 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends For Wishes has awarded $145,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MAKE -A-WISH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: KIDS WISHES | $100,000 |
MAKE-A WISH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: KIDS WISHES | $10,000 |
MAKE-A WISH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: KIDS WISHES | $25,000 |
MAKE-A WISH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: KIDS WISHES | $10,000 |