Past the Wishing Ministries
To provide resources that communicate the worth and necessity of all vocations with access to speakers, teachers, and guest artists. All art house programs promote community, life, and world engagement, helping people become more and more interested in the same things that jesus is interested in.
Past the Wishing Ministries at a glance
In short: Past the Wishing Ministries gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $137,375
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Past the Wishing Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Springboard for the Arts (Bucket Brigade) ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springboard for the Arts (Bucket Brigade) St. Paul, MN | Support Faith Based Theater | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,375 | $233,751 | $215,321 | $7,500 | 1 | $233 |
| 2023 | $145,231 | $211,242 | $210,562 | $8,000 | 1 | $268 |
| 2022 | $166,947 | $195,884 | $145,890 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $131,609 | $95,995 | $141,178 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $176,194 | $98,630 | $152,472 | — | — | — |
About Past the Wishing Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Past the Wishing Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $137K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $233.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Past the Wishing Ministries is led by Sara Groves, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Groves
Executive Director
Vice President → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Allison Gaskins
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Aaron Fabbrini
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Melody Olson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Jeremiah Gamble
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Houge
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah Witham
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Groves
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Allan Obryan (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Casey Gunderson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Sara Groves (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Past the Wishing Ministries
How much does Past the Wishing Ministries give each year?
Past the Wishing Ministries gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Past the Wishing Ministries?
Past the Wishing Ministries reported $137K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is Past the Wishing Ministries?
Past the Wishing Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $137K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Past the Wishing Ministries operate?
Past the Wishing Ministries has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Past the Wishing Ministries's EIN?
Past the Wishing Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1881303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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