Islas Christmas Wish Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Clarkston, MI EIN: 88-4121508

Islas Christmas Wish Foundation is a private foundation based in Clarkston, Michigan. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Islas Christmas Wish Foundation at a glance

Total assets
$18,732
+172.1% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$26,057
+103.9% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$14,209
+37.6% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Islas Christmas Wish Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 9285 Lake Ridge Drive, Clarkston, MI 48348
Phone: (248) 977-8184

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Islas Christmas Wish Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

DetroitGrand RapidsHollyHowellLivoniaLyonsTaylorTroy

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K0 grants2023 10 grants2024 0 grants2025

In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $8K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
10 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$7,810
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2025$18,732$26,057$14,209——
2024$6,884$12,781$10,330$7,81010
2023$4,433$4,433———

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported giving $7,810 through 10 grants. The average grant was $781.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Lisa Lopaze as president.

Islas Christmas Wish Foundation is led by Lisa Lopaze, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Lisa Lopaze

    President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Islas Christmas Wish Foundation

How large is Islas Christmas Wish Foundation?

Islas Christmas Wish Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.

How do I apply for a grant from Islas Christmas Wish Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Islas Christmas Wish Foundation's EIN?

Islas Christmas Wish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4121508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Does Islas Christmas Wish Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 4, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025

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