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Wish Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0060285 · Hialeah, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE W.I.S.H FOUNDATION, INC IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.

Income
$30,327
Spending
$25,383
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
21

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $17,081 spent. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: DURING 2024, THE AGENCY: 1) PARTNERED WITH JTCHS - JEFFERSON REAVES HOUSE WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL TO PROVIDE MONTHLY LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS FOR 25-30 PARTICIPANTS EACH SPRING AND FALL. WORKSHOPS ON GOAL SETTING, ETIQUETTE, SELF-CARE, FACIAL BEAUTY, LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE REGIMENS, VISION BOARDS, FAMILY CORE OF ARMS, TEAM-BUILDING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LINE DANCING/FITNESS, GRATITUDE, AND A KARAOKE CHRISTMAS PARTY. 2) THE EMERGING YOUNG LADIES MENTORING PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 40 PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND CIVIC EXPERIENCES TO ENRICH PARTICIPANTS' ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES, PREPARING THEM FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE OR THE WORKPLACE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ICE SKATING, HEART HEALTH, VALENTINE'S DAY PHOTOS AND FRAMES, BLACK HISTORY BINGO, PAINTING, ETIQUETTE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, MOTHER/DAUGHTER LUNCHEON, INFORMATION SESSION, INDUCTION CEREMONY, POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, ELECTION OF OFFICERS, MARCH IN VETERANS DAY PARADE, SELF-CARE FACIALS, DECORATED COOKIES, AND CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE.

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 March 1989.

    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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