Wish Upon A Wedding
Wish Upon A Wedding
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About this organization
Mission
WEDDINGS/VOW RENEWALS FOR COUPLES FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS OR LIFE-ALTERING CIRCUMSTANCES.
About
WISH UPON A WEDDING GRANTED 14 WEDDINGS AND/OR VOW RENEWAL WISHES DURING 2018. EACH WEDDING WAS PLANNED AND RUN BY 3-24 VOLUNTEERS, CALLED WISH GRANTERS, DONATING THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES TO CREATE A SPECIAL DAY FOR THE COUPLE. WISH GRANTERS INCLUDED WEDDING PLANNERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS, FLORISTS, HAIR DRESSERS, MAKEUP ARTISTS, CATERERS, VENUE MANAGERS, CAKE BAKERS, INVITATION DESIGNERS, DJS, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS, LIGHTING SPECIALISTS, GOWN AND TUXEDO PROVIDERS, LINEN PROVIDERS, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, 176 WISH GRANTERS DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES (VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $534,953) TO MAKE THESE WEDDINGS HAPPEN DURING THE YEAR.MANAGEMENT OF THE WEDDING WISH GRANTING PROCESS IS HANDLED BY THE BOARD AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS OF 3 CHAPTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.DETAILS ON EACH WEDDING WISH ARE AS FOLLOWS:1. KATHY AND ANTHONY HAD THEIR VOW RENEWAL ON JANUARY 31, 2018 ATUNION TRUST IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE BRIDE KATHY SUFFERS FROM BREASTCANCER. A TOTAL OF 12 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH,PUTTING IN 143 VOLUNTEER GRANTER HOURS, WITH A TOTAL DONATION OF $23,638. 2. MORGAN AND DANIEL WERE MARRIED ON MAY 9, 2018 AT HIGHLINE CARHOUSE IN COLUMBUS, OH. THE GROOM, DANIEL SUFFERS FROM STAGE 4 EWINGSARCOMA. A TOTAL OF 17 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISHPUTTING IN 163 VOLUNTEER GRANTER HOURS, WITH A TOTAL DONATION OF$26,690.99.3. TRACY AND MARTIN HAD THEIR WEDDING ON JUNE 7, 2018 AT RESTOREHOUSE IN BROKEN ARROW, OK. THE BRIDE, TRACY SUFFERS FROM BREAST CANCER. ATOTAL OF 16 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH, PUTTING IN 143VOLUNTEER GRANTER HOURS, WITH A TOTAL DONATION OF $23,843.60.4. KATIE AND ERIK HAD THEIR WEDDING ON JULY 8, 2018 AT CREEKSIDE EVENTCENTER IN DENVER, CO. THE BRIDE, KATIE SUFFERS FROM LEUKEMIA. A TOTAL OF10 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH, PUTTING IN 121 VOLUNTEERGRANTER HOURS, WITH A TOTAL DONATION OF $16,270.5. CHASE AND ALEXA WERE MARRIED ON JULY 10, 2018 AT SLOAN KETTERINGMEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK. THE GROOM, CHASE, SUFFERS FROM A RAREFORM OF CANCER CALLED DSRTC. THE WEDDING WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE PLACE ATTHE END OF JULY BUT NEEDED TO BE RUSHED DUE TO THE GROOM'S RAPIDLYDECLINING HEALTH. A TOTAL OF 11 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THISWISH, PUTTING IN 115 VOLUNTEER GRANTER HOURS, WITH A TOTAL OF $20,270.6. KAREN AND RICHARD WERE MARRIED ON JULY 19, 2018 AT CEDAR LAKEESTATES IN PORT JERVIS, NY. THE BRIDE, KAREN, SUFFERS FROM STAGE 4 OVARIANCANCER. A TOTAL OF 12 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH, PUTTINGIN 151 VOLUNTEER GRANTER HOURS, WITH A TOTAL DONATION OF $170,473.50.7. CLAUDIA AND DANIEL WERE MARRIED ON AUGUST 26TH, 2018 AT MOUNTAINVIEW MANOR IN GLEN SPEY, NY. THE BRIDE SUFFERS FROM BREAST CANCER. ATOTAL OF 11 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WEDDING, PUTTING IN 157VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A TOTAL DONATION OF $52,025.75.8. CAROLINA AND ERICK WERE MARRIED ON OCTOBER 4, 2018 AT THE ROCKISLAND LAKE CLUB IN SPARTA, NJ. THE BRIDE SUFFERS FROM TRIPLE NEGATIVEBREAST CANCER. A TOTAL OF 12 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH,PUTTING IN 165 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A TOTAL DONATION OF 31,993.41.9.ASHLEE AND BRETT WERE MARRIED ON OCTOBER 11, 2018 AT THE EVENTCENTER AT SHEPHERD HILLS IN WECOSVILLE, PA. THE BRIDE SUFFERS FROM BREASTCANCER THAT HAS SPREAD TO HER BONES. A TOTAL OF 14 VOLUNTEER WISH GRANTERSWORKED ON THIS WEDDING, PUTTING IN 162 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A TOTALDONATION OF $18,859.10. DAVID AND ANGIE RENEWED THEIR VOWS ON NOVEMBER 2, 2018 ATPLANTATION ON SUNNYBROOK FARMS IN ROANOKE, VA. THE GROOM SUFFERS FROMCOLOR CANCER THAT HAS METASTASIZED TO HIS LIVER. A TOTAL OF 8 WISH GRANTERSWORKED ON THIS WISH PUTTING IN 128 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A TOTAL DONATION OF$19,915.11. STEPHANIE AND DARRYL WERE MARRIED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2018 ATEVENT1013 IN DALLAS, TX. THE BRIDE SUFFERS FROM BREAST CANCER. A TOTAL OF 10WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH PUTTING IN 145 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR ATOTAL DONATION OF $21,094.12. SHAWN AND JAMES RENEWED THEIR VOWS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2018 ATMUSTARD SEED GARDENS IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN. THE BRIDE SUFFERS FROMMETASTATIC MELANOMA. A TOTAL OF 15 WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISHPUTTING IN 170 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A TOTAL DONATION OF $31,619.13. DALEN AND STACIE WERE MARRIED ON DECEMBER 9, 2108 AT THESTUDIOS AT OVERLAND CROSSING IN DENVER, CO. THE GROOM SUFFERS FROM LUNGCANCER. A TOTAL OF 14 WISH GRANTERS WORKED ON THIS WISH PUTTING 160VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR A TOTAL DONATION OF $20,975.14. ANGELA AND BRAD WERE MARRIED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018 AT REVELMOTOR ROW IN CHICAGO, IL. THE BRIDE SUFFERS FROM OVARIAN CANCER. A TOTAL OF14 WISH GRANTERS HELPED WITH THIS WISH FOR A TOTAL DONATION OF $55,670.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “To grant weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. our organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Weddings/vow renewals for couples facing serious illness or life-altering circumstances.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is CA.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is 1391 W 5TH AVENUE NO 367, COLUMBUS, OH, 43212.
- The non-profit has reported 4 employees on their form for the year 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $20,765.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $33,134 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $35,814 in fundraising expenses.