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BUCKET LIST FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 454158479 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.bucketlistfoundation.org
revenue
$69K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$45K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Granting end-of-life "bucket list" wishes to terminally-ill diagnosed senior citizens

profile · synthesized from sources

Bucket List Foundation grants final wishes to seniors facing serious or terminal illness, focusing on emotional closure, family reconciliation, and meaningful experiences. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the organization serves older adults across the state by fulfilling personalized wishes such as attending sporting events, reuniting with estranged family, or participating in cherished activities. Their work emphasizes dignity, connection, and joy during life's final chapter.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Bucket of Love
Annual Valentine's Day outreach delivering care packages to home- and facility-bound seniors, including donated goods and handmade cards from youth
Final Wish Fulfillment
Grants personalized end-of-life wishes to seniors with serious or terminal illness, such as reunions with family, meeting celebrities, travel, or attending events
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
    • Distributing care buckets to senior living facilities
      The organization distributes care buckets containing items like non-skid socks, lip balm, tissues, and candy to senior citizens in senior living facilities. Over 1,500 care buckets were delivered to 13 facilities in 2022 and 2023.
    • Distributing care buckets to senior living facilities
      The organization distributes care buckets containing items like non-skid socks, lip balm, tissues, and candy to senior citizens in senior living facilities. Over 1,500 care buckets were delivered to 13 facilities in 2022 and 2023.
  • Wish Fulfillment for Critically Ill Individuals 2 activities
    • Granting wishes for terminally ill or elderly individuals
      The organization grants wishes for terminally ill or elderly individuals, which include experiences such as attending sporting events, meeting athletes, cruises, deep-sea fishing, helicopter tours, and family reunions. They also facilitate practical needs like dentures, housing, and groceries.
    • Granting wishes for terminally ill or elderly individuals
      The organization grants wishes for terminally ill or elderly individuals, which include experiences such as attending sporting events, meeting athletes, cruises, deep-sea fishing, helicopter tours, and family reunions. They also facilitate practical needs like safe housing, groceries, and medical devices.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$69K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$45K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$45K
2 years on record · 2020–2021
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Refers individuals with Alzheimer's to the foundation for bucket list wish fulfillment.
  • Atlantis Partner — Assisted in arranging a dolphin swimming excursion in the Bahamas for a wish recipient.
  • Boys and Girls Club Partner — Partner organization engaging youth in designing handmade cards for senior citizens as part of the Bucket of Love program.
  • Carnival Cruises Partner — Partnered to provide a cruise experience for a wish recipient.
  • D-Backs Partner — Partnered to grant a wish for a veteran to attend a baseball game.
  • Embassy Suites San Diego Partner — Provided in-kind donations for Thomas' wish.
  • First Class Executives Partner — Provided transportation services for a wish recipient and spouse.
  • Fish Market San Diego Partner — Provided in-kind donations for Thomas' wish.
  • Girl Scouts of America Partner — Partner organization engaging youth in designing handmade cards for senior citizens as part of the Bucket of Love program.
  • H&M Landing Partner — Provided a deep-sea fishing excursion as an in-kind donation for Thomas' wish.
  • H5 Productions Partner — Provided an in-kind donation for a one-hour helicopter flight for a veteran's wish.
  • Heavenly Ski Resort Partner — Collaborated with the organization to fulfill a wish recipient's experience, including logistical support during challenging conditions.
  • Katie Couric’s television show, “Katie” Partner — Joined to capture a veteran's wish, which aired on national television.
  • Mariachi Luna de Mexico Partner — Provided live music for a fiesta organized by the foundation.
  • Mariposa Limousine Partner — Partnered to grant a wish for a veteran to attend a baseball game.
  • Mariposa Limousine Partner — Provided transportation services in partnership with Bucket List Foundation to fulfill a wish recipient's experience.
  • Vertical Aviation Partner — Provided an in-kind donation for a one-hour helicopter flight for a veteran's wish.
  • Village Pizzeria in Coronado Partner — Provided in-kind donations for Thomas' wish.