Wish Upon A Star
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wish Upon A Star is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Joliet, Illinois, registered in 1993, with $33,721 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 3731, Joliet, IL, 60434 EIN 36-3744127 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$34K
▲ 25.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$18K
Net assets
$81K
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 Wish Upon A Star— 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 rating55 mo reserves · +47% 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 Wish Upon A Star: 55 mo reserves · +47% 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 Wish Upon A Star— 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 Wish Upon A Star: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $67K (FY2011) to $34K (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
47.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81K
Net assets
$81K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,721▲25.2% | $17,873▼30.9% | $81,464▲24.2% | $81,464▲24.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $26,939▼12.8% | $25,868▲24.9% | $65,616▲1.7% | $65,616▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $30,892▲39.5% | $20,704▼21.0% | $64,545▲18.7% | $64,545▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $22,143▼31.6% | $26,200▲30.2% | $54,357▼6.9% | $60,162▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $32,380▼29.2% | $20,125▲16.6% | $58,414▲15.5% | $58,414▲15.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $45,756▲11.1% | $17,261▼10.1% | $50,570▲129% | $50,570▲129% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $41,190▲39.5% | $19,207▼36.6% | $22,075▲23895% | $22,075▲394% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $29,522▼17.0% | $30,272▼50.9% | $92▼89.1% | $4,468▲22.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $35,552▼35.6% | $61,662▲19.0% | $842▼96.9% | $3,638▼87.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $55,178▲51.5% | $51,809▲62.6% | $26,952▲14.3% | $28,836▲19.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $36,418▼50.0% | $31,854▼53.2% | $23,583▲24.0% | $24,189▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $72,811▲8.6% | $68,097▼20.5% | $19,019▲33.0% | $27,314▲20.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $67,074 | $85,681 | $14,305 | $22,718 | 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.
Grants received · $1,000 total
1 grant to Wish Upon A Star totaling $1,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2014 | $1,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wish Upon A Star a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wish Upon A Star is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3744127, based in Joliet, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wish Upon A Star's EIN?
- Wish Upon A Star's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3744127.
- How much revenue does Wish Upon A Star report?
- Wish Upon A Star reported $33,721 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wish Upon A Star have?
- CharityIndex grades Wish Upon A Star B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wish Upon A Star (EIN 36-3744127) 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.