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Angels Wish Inc

EIN 39-1990376 · Verona, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANGEL'S WISH IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION, REHOMING COMPANION ANIMALS, AND RAISING AWARENESS OF ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN.

Income
$922,737
Spending
$311,428
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
43.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 43.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 193% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $276,460 spent. ADOPTIONS - THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES ANIMALS IN NEED AND REHOMES THEM TO LOVING HOMES. ALL ANIMALS WERE SPAYED/NEUTERED, VACCINATED, MICROCHIPPED, AND FELV/FIV TESTED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES MICROCHIPPING AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TWICE PER MONTH AND OFFERS SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES BY REQUEST. IN 2024, WE TOOK IN 1,005 CATS, INCLUDING TRANSFERS FROM MOSTLY WISCONSIN-BASED HUMANE SOCIETIES AND RESCUES. WE ADOPTED OUT 949 CATS.
  2. $8,854 spent. RETAIL STORE - THE INVENTORY IN OUR RETAIL AREA CONSISTS OF GOOD QUALITY ANIMAL CARE SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR NEW ADOPTERS. WE ALSO CARRY PRODUCTS THAT SERVE TO EDUCATE AND FURTHER OUR MISSION AND PREVENT BEHAVIORAL ISSUES THAT LEAD TO UNNECESSARY SURRENDER OF COMPANION ANIMALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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