A Special Wish Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Special Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dayton, Ohio, registered in 1988, with $795,389 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
741 Valley St, Dayton, OH, 45404 EIN 31-1234314 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$795K
▲ 11.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$805K
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Special Wish Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Special Wish Foundation: 30 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Special Wish Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Special Wish Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $773K (FY2013) to $795K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $177KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$177K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $795,389▲11.0% | $804,545▲10.7% | $1,987,051▲9.9% | $2,163,655▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $716,285▲9.3% | $726,814▲13.8% | $1,808,050▼21.5% | $1,995,015▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $655,076▲16.8% | $638,908▲47.2% | $2,304,049▲10.1% | $2,502,609▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $560,964▼5.3% | $433,960▼33.5% | $2,093,176▲13.9% | $2,331,275▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $592,241▼1.1% | $652,907▲5.3% | $1,837,218▲10.1% | $1,927,793▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $598,737▼12.1% | $619,789▼4.5% | $1,667,963▼12.1% | $1,748,799▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $681,496▲13.9% | $649,156▲0.7% | $1,897,847▲11.1% | $1,987,717▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $598,450▼22.8% | $644,667▲24.9% | $1,708,734▼2.5% | $1,750,111▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $775,133▲16.5% | $516,251▼24.5% | $1,751,810▲13.9% | $1,811,698▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $665,295▼14.0% | $684,076▼4.2% | $1,537,775▲2.1% | $1,578,647▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $773,277 | $714,065▼2.1% | $1,506,180▲14.4% | $1,583,167▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $729,084▲21.2% | $1,317,089▲3.8% | $1,361,290▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $601,332 | $1,269,255 | $1,297,068 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $551K total
22 grants to A Special Wish Foundation totaling $551K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,167 |
| Dayton Foundation | Various projects | 2023 | $79,409 |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital | Program donation | 2023 | $23,185 |
| University of Dayton | Distance 3 dreams student group annual proceeds to grant wish | 2023 | $10,402 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,137 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support and various projects | 2022 | $79,441 |
| University of Dayton | Distance4dreams student group annual proceeds to grant wish | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital | Program donation | 2022 | $6,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,742 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,300 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support | 2021 | $76,016 |
| Xavier University | General support | 2020 | $42,179 |
| Dayton Foundation | General support and tdf centennial | 2019 | $26,590 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $6,675 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Special Wish Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Special Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1234314, based in Dayton, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Special Wish Foundation's EIN?
- A Special Wish Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1234314.
- How much revenue does A Special Wish Foundation report?
- A Special Wish Foundation reported $795,389 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Special Wish Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades A Special Wish Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Special Wish Foundation (EIN 31-1234314) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.