Grant A Wish Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Grant A Wish Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, registered in 1998, with $143,730 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
13335 15 Mile Rd 166, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312 EIN 38-3422396 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$144K
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$143K
Net assets
$109K
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 Grant A Wish Fund— 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 rating9 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 Grant A Wish Fund: 9 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 Grant A Wish Fund— 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 Grant A Wish Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 13335 15 Mile Rd 166, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312
- City
- Sterling Heights
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $81K (FY2010) to $144K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $109K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$109K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$109K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,730▲5.8% | $142,802▲14.5% | $109,192▲0.9% | $109,192▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $135,866▼11.2% | $124,715▼2.0% | $108,264▲11.5% | $108,264▲11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $152,925▲75.6% | $127,279▲341% | $97,113▲35.9% | $97,113▲35.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $87,066▲1560% | $28,838▲530% | $71,467▲440% | $71,467▲440% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $5,245▼91.6% | $4,580▼95.5% | $13,239▲5.3% | $13,239▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $62,260▼45.6% | $101,113▼7.1% | $12,574▼75.5% | $12,574▼75.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $114,476▲7.7% | $108,896▲12.9% | $51,427▲12.2% | $51,427▲12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $106,288▲4.8% | $96,469▼5.2% | $45,847▲27.3% | $45,847▲27.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $101,384▲5.9% | $101,804▲1.8% | $36,028▼1.2% | $36,028▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $95,777▼10.2% | $100,006▼8.2% | $36,448▼10.4% | $36,448▼10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $106,655▲4.0% | $108,888▲13.4% | $40,677▼5.2% | $40,677▼5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $102,599▲9.7% | $95,990▲6.4% | $42,910▲18.2% | $42,910▲18.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $93,505▲13.7% | $90,227▼4.4% | $36,301▲9.9% | $36,301▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $82,241▲1.3% | $94,399▲3.2% | $33,023▼26.9% | $33,023▼26.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $81,205 | $91,452 | $45,181 | $45,181 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grant A Wish Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grant A Wish Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3422396, based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grant A Wish Fund's EIN?
- Grant A Wish Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3422396.
- How much revenue does Grant A Wish Fund report?
- Grant A Wish Fund reported $143,730 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grant A Wish Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Grant A Wish Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grant A Wish Fund (EIN 38-3422396) 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.