A Special Wish Foundation

Chicago Il Chapter
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax exemption issued: March 1988
  • EIN: 31-1472147

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,768
Expenses
$26,299
Net Income
$8,469
Net Assets
$63,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,765
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,555
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $63,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Xavier Mendez (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 10, 2026

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,412
Expenses
$41,727
Net Income
$3,685
Net Assets
$71,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,408
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,950
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Xavier Mendez (President) $0 $0
Michael Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 10, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,482
Expenses
$49,667
Net Income
$11,815
Net Assets
$68,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,478
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,265
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $68,265
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Xavier Mendez (President) $0 $0
Michael Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 23, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,888
Expenses
$34,416
Net Income
-$8,528
Net Assets
$56,450
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,883
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,450
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $56,450
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Xavier Mendez (President) $0 $0
Michael Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 4, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,392
Expenses
$18,589
Net Income
-$2,197
Net Assets
$64,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,388
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,978
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $64,978
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Xavier Mendez (President) $0 $0
Michael Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 13, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,191
Expenses
$20,146
Net Income
-$9,955
Net Assets
$67,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,187
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,175
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $67,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Xavier Mendez (President) $0 $0
Michael Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on July 16, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,473
Expenses
$24,576
Net Income
-$6,103
Net Assets
$77,130
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,468
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,130
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,130
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Andrew Grueser (President) $0 $0
Michael Davis (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on May 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,701
Expenses
$18,801
Net Income
$9,900
Net Assets
$90,479
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,701
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,479
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $90,479

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$44,004
Expenses
$32,652
Net Income
$11,352
Net Assets
$80,579
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,004
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,579
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $80,579

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,340
Expenses
$46,498
Net Income
-$17,158
Net Assets
$69,227
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,330
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,227
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $69,227

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,027
Expenses
$22,561
Net Income
-$534
Net Assets
$86,385
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,020
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,385
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $86,385

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,177
Expenses
$34,369
Net Income
$8,808
Net Assets
$86,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,164
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,919
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $86,919

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,022
Expenses
$34,612
Net Income
$11,410
Net Assets
$78,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,006
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,111
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,111

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,702
Expenses
$22,892
Net Income
$17,810
Net Assets
$66,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,681
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,701
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,701

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

Gross receipts
Less than $50,000

Postcard filings do not ask for a specific revenue amount and provide no additional financial details.

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990-N

Postcard filing for an organization with gross receipts less than $50,000. These filings do not generate a downloadable form.

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