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Grant A Wish Inc

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since June 1985
  • EIN: 36-3322656

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.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$328k (2023)

Expenses
$319k (2023)

Total Assets
$31.1k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$71.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$328,266
Expenses
$318,937
Net Income
$9,329
Net Assets
-$40,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $328,266
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,147
Total Liabilities $71,747
Net Assets -$40,600
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
De Marcus Hyler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Salia Matheny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clint Dee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henry Chaney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Douglas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vital Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Earle Chisolm El (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Shaun Kates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alesondjre Knoble (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 23, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$292,595
Expenses
$314,064
Net Income
-$21,469
Net Assets
-$43,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $292,595
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $17,020
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,521
Total Liabilities $69,123
Net Assets -$43,602
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vital Thomas (Pres/Director) $8,500 $0 $0
Earle Chisholm El (Vp/Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Alesondjre Knoble (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
De Marcus Tyler (Director) $1,920 $0 $0
Aquanetta Allen (Secretary/Dir) $600 $0 $0
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Grace Rubinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carolena Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henry Chaney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Alford (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mc Graw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jhan Knoble (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 22, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,715
Expenses
$330,603
Net Income
-$40,888
Net Assets
-$40,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,715
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,195
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,690
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,433
Total Liabilities $66,722
Net Assets -$40,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vital Thomas (Pres/Director) $6,500 $0 $0
Alesondjre Knoble (Director) $6,095 $0 $0
Earle Chisholm El (Vp/Director) $2,000 $0 $0
Aquanetta Allen (Secretary/Dir) $600 $0 $0
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Grace Rubinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henry Chaney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Alford (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mc Graw (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jhan Knoble (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 14, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,681
Expenses
$339,238
Net Income
-$47,557
Net Assets
-$7,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $291,681
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,800
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,050
1.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,007
Total Liabilities $69,652
Net Assets -$7,645
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vital Thomas (Pres/Director) $6,500 $0 $0
Alesondjre Knoble (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Earle Chisholm El (Vp/Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Aquanetta Allen (Secretary/Dir) $300 $0 $0
Latasha Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jhan Knoble (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Grace Rubinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Henry Chaney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Alford (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mc Graw (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 6, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$162,131
Expenses
$126,807
Net Income
$35,324
Net Assets
$19,687
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,131
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 $27,939
Total Liabilities $8,252
Net Assets $19,687
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Vital Thomas (Pres/Director) $6,500 $0
Alesondjre Knoble (Director) $4,000 $0
Earle Chisholm El (Vp/Director) $3,300 $0
Latasha Wilson (Director) $0 $0
Jhan Knoble (Director) $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0
Grace Rubinson (Director) $0 $0
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0
Aquanetta Allen (Secretary/Dir) $0 $0
Henry Chaney (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Alford (Director) $0 $0
John Mc Graw (Director) $0 $0
Lena Cotton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 26, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$110,100
Expenses
$107,556
Net Income
$2,544
Net Assets
$22,345
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,100
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 $29,315
Total Liabilities $6,970
Net Assets $22,345
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Vital Thomas (Pres/Director) $4,970 $0
Alesondjre Noble (Director) $1,065 $0
Earle Chisholm El (Vp/Director) $300 $0
Latasha Wilson (Director) $0 $0
Aquanetta Allen (Secretary/Dir) $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0
Grace Rubinson (Director) $0 $0
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Mitchell (Director) $0 $0
Theodore Floyd (Director) $0 $0
Lela Cotton (Director) $0 $0
Jhan Knoble (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Alford (Director) $0 $0
John Mc Graw (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 20, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$143,798
Expenses
$141,376
Net Income
$2,422
Net Assets
$19,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,798
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 $27,575
Total Liabilities $7,774
Net Assets $19,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Vital Thomas (Pres/Director) $6,500 $0
Earle Chisholm El (Vp/Director) $3,000 $0
Alesondjre Knoble (Director) $1,000 $0
Latasha Wilson (Director) $0 $0
Marilyn Mitchell (Director) $0 $0
Shaya Hayum (Director) $0 $0
Grace Rubinson (Director) $0 $0
Mattie Bryant (Director) $0 $0
Aquanetta Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
Lela Cotton (Director) $0 $0
Jhan Knoble (Director) $0 $0
Theodore Floyd (Director) $0 $0
John Mc Graw (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 20, 2018

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,118
Expenses
$123,236
Net Income
-$8,118
Net Assets
$17,379
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,978
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $140
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,023
Total Liabilities $7,644
Net Assets $17,379

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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 June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,271
Expenses
$120,468
Net Income
-$8,197
Net Assets
$25,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,083
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $188
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,921
Total Liabilities $7,424
Net Assets $25,497

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$86,772
Expenses
$94,999
Net Income
-$8,227
Net Assets
$33,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,567
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $205
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,888
Total Liabilities $7,194
Net Assets $33,694

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,608
Expenses
$79,702
Net Income
-$9,094
Net Assets
$41,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,447
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $161
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,865
Total Liabilities $6,944
Net Assets $41,921

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,467
Expenses
$26,520
Net Income
-$8,053
Net Assets
$51,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,467
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 $56,825
Total Liabilities $5,810
Net Assets $51,015

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,771
Expenses
$79,254
Net Income
-$8,483
Net Assets
$59,064
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,771
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 $64,926
Total Liabilities $5,862
Net Assets $59,064

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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