A Special Wish Foundation Inc.
A Special Wish Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To enhance the quality of life for those children having a life-threatening disorder by granting their special wish.
About
Originating in 1982, A Special Wish Foundation, Inc., has granted over 4,000 “special” wishes in 43 states and the District of Columbia. ASW was the first wish-granting organization in Ohio and the third in the nation at the time. It was founded by Ramona Fickle, a former hospice volunteer, who was concerned about the lack of services for children with life-threatening illnesses. In 1982, six-year-old Amber Johnson was diagnosed with Leukemia, and A Special Wish Foundation had just begun its journey of granting “special” wishes. So, Amber, a patient at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, became ASW’s first wish recipient, and Founder, Ramona Fickle, got to work! Amber enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse Club every day and LOVED Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, but her family never dreamed that she would be able to actually meet them in person! In March of 1983, ASW granted Amber’s wish, and Amber and her family visited her favorite Disney characters, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, at their home at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This was only the beginning of something “special” . . . of offering hope, enhancing the life of children with life-threatening illnesses and enabling their families to gather some lasting memories to cherish in the future. In the 40 years since Amber’s wish, the Foundation has never turned down a qualifying wish in its home state of Ohio and has granted the “special” wishes of thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses. A Special Wish currently is serving children in Ohio and the Chicago area, but in the past has served children and families across the continental United States!
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Grant special wishes to children with a life-threatening medical problem”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Grant special wishes to children with a life-threatening medical problem”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as OH.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 620 TAYLOR ROAD STATION STE J, COLUMBUS, OH, 43230.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 4.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $225,659.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $151,618 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,243 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.