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WISH FOUNDATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 821526866 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · wishfoundationaz.org
revenue
$34K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$104K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

CharitableEducationalandhelptohomeless

profile · synthesized from sources

WISH FOUNDATION is an Arizona-based nonprofit established in 2017 that provides educational support, vision care, and food assistance to underserved communities. The organization runs programs such as free eyeglasses for public school students, scholarships for college-bound youth, and community food drives. It is led by a volunteer board of professionals committed to cultural, social, and educational enrichment in Arizona.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

WISH - Feeding where Needed
Community outreach program that organizes food drives and delivers meals to homeless individuals, low-income families, and frontline healthcare workers during crises
Wish For Education
Offers college scholarships to students to reduce financial barriers and support academic success; includes educational seminars featuring guest speakers on personal development and wellness
Wish For Vision
Provides free prescription eyeglasses to Arizona public school students in need; funded through charity events and donor contributions, with each $50 covering one pair of glasses
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Educational Seminar Hosting 4 activities
    • Community Education Seminars
      Hosts educational seminars featuring guest speakers on topics such as stress management and personal development, including an inaugural series at Arizona State University.
    • Education Seminar Series
      Hosts an education seminar series at Arizona State University, featuring guest speakers on topics such as stress management and the mind-brain connection, and lectures on "Ignited Minds" and "Power of Collaboration."
    • Educational Seminar Series
      Organizes educational seminars featuring guest speakers on topics such as stress management and the power of collaboration, held at locations like Arizona State University.
    • Educational Seminar Series
      Hosts educational seminars at Arizona State University featuring guest speakers on topics such as stress management and the mind-brain connection, and lectures on "Ignited Minds" and "Power of Collaboration."
  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides various scholarships to high school and college students in Arizona, including those attending Mesa Community College, with specific awards for students pursuing Science/Engineering fields, those with financial need, and female students. Scholarships cover tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides various scholarships to high school and college students in Arizona, including those attending Mesa Community College, with specific awards for students pursuing STEM fields, those with financial need, and female students. Scholarships cover tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides various scholarships to high school and college students in Arizona, including those attending Mesa Community College, with specific awards for students pursuing Science/Engineering fields, those with financial need, and female students. Scholarships cover tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses.
    • Student Scholarship Programs
      Awards various scholarships to high school and college students in Arizona, covering tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses. Specific scholarships include those for Mesa Community College students, students pursuing Science/Engineering careers, and those from low-income families or demonstrating community service.
  • Vision Screening and Eyeglasses Provision 4 activities
    • WISH for Vision Program
      Operates the WISH for Vision community outreach project, which provides free prescription eyeglasses to Arizona Public School students, including those at Wilson Elementary School, and has distributed glasses to over 200 students.
    • WISH for Vision Program
      Operates the WISH for Vision community outreach project, which provides free prescription eyeglasses to elementary school children in Arizona Public Schools, including those at Wilson Elementary School, and raises funds for this initiative through charity events.
    • WISH for Vision Program
      Operates the WISH for Vision community outreach project to provide free prescription eyeglasses to Arizona Public School students in need, including those at Wilson Elementary School, and has provided glasses to over 200 students.
    • WISH for Vision Program
      Operates the WISH for Vision community outreach project, which provides free prescription eyeglasses to Arizona Public School students in need, including those at Wilson Elementary School. The program was rolled out in the 2018-2019 school year and has provided glasses to over 200 students.
  • Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 2 activities
    • Community Volunteering
      Organizes volunteer participation in packing food at Feed My Starving Children in Mesa, Arizona.
    • Community Volunteering
      Engages volunteers in packing food at organizations like Feed My Starving Children in Mesa, Arizona.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Support for Homeless and Needy Individuals
      Provides temporary shelters, food, clothing, medical help, and medical transportation to homeless and needy individuals.
    • Support for Homeless and Needy Individuals
      Provides temporary shelters, food, clothing, medical help, and medical transportation to homeless and needy individuals.
  • Kosher Meal and Baked Goods Production 1 activity
    • Catering Services
      Provides authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine for various events, including weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings, offering customized menus with dietary accommodations and professional staff.
  • Youth & Emerging Artist Performance Competitions 1 activity
    • Charity Event Hosting
      Hosts charity musical events with performances and food to raise funds for its programs, such as the WISH for Vision project.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Charity Event Hosting
      Organizes and hosts charity musical events with food in Phoenix, Arizona, to fundraise for various programs, such as providing free prescription eyeglasses.
    • Charity Events and Fundraising
      Hosts charity musical events and other events with music and food in Phoenix, Arizona, to fundraise for various programs, including providing free prescription eyeglasses to students.
    • Charity Fundraising Events
      Organizes charity musical events and other fundraising activities in Phoenix, Arizona, to support its various programs, such as the WISH for Vision project.
    • School Supplies Scholarships
      Awards school supplies scholarships to individuals, with nine awarded in 2024.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$104K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$104K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • ASU's Barrett Honors College Partner — Scholarship recipient attended this institution.
  • Andersen Junior High Partner — Partner school in Chandler that helps identify children in need.
  • Aparna Shridhar Partner — Performed at a charity musical event.
  • Arizona Public Schools Partner — Partners with public schools in Arizona to ensure students receive required glasses.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Hosted an education seminar series.
  • Benevity Partner — Wish Foundation is registered with Benevity to facilitate employer matching gift programs for donors.
  • Chegu Purushothaman Living Trust Funder — Established a scholarship fund with a donation.
  • Feed My Starving Children Partner — Volunteers participated in packing food at their Mesa, Arizona location.
  • Indo-American Cultural & Religious Center Hall Partner — Hosted a charity musical event.
  • Indo-American Cultural Religious Foundation Hall Partner — Hosted a charity event for Wish Foundation.
  • Mesa Community College Partner — Collaborates with Wish Foundation to administer scholarships for students.
  • Mesa Community College Partner — Partner institution for student scholarship recipients pursuing higher education.
  • Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Funder — Provides matching funds for the Sandhya and Balaji Family Trust Scholarship Fund.
  • Nationwide Vision Partner — Attendees from Nationwide Vision provided testimonials about a charity event.
  • Network for Good Partner — Network for Good is listed as a donor, indicating a potential partnership or platform relationship for donation processing.
  • Sandhya and Balaji Family Trust Funder — Established a scholarship fund.
  • Silambam Phoenix Funder — Made a generous donation to establish a scholarship.
  • Sonoran Masala Partner — Performed at a charity musical event.
  • The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC-MACAY) of ASU Partner — Co-sponsored an education seminar series and cooperated on a lecture.
  • Wilson Elementary School Partner — Collaborated to provide glasses to students in need.
  • Wilson Elementary School Partner — Partner school where WISH Foundation provided free prescription eyeglasses to students.
  • Wilson Elementary School Partner — Received glasses for its students.
  • Wilson Elementary School District #7 Partner — Students received prescription eyeglasses funded by Wish Foundation.
  • Zenni Optical Partner — Provided glasses for students at Wilson Elementary School.
  • Zenni Optical Partner — Provided glasses for students at Wilson Elementary.
  • Zenniopticals.com Partner — Vendor for prescription glasses, paid directly by WISH Foundation.