The Real Wishes Foundation
To pay it forward to our community which provides our livelihood. The foundation will seek individuals or organizations in need and will work diligently to help fulfill those needs.
The Real Wishes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Real Wishes Foundation gave $41K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,975
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,244
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,776
- Total assets
- $455,535
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Real Wishes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Others under threshold ($18K). Together the top 4 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Others under threshold | — | $17,904 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Program operations | $10,000 |
| The Opportunity Tree Casa Grande, AZ | Program operations | $7,551 |
| America's Charities Chantilly, VA | Alliance Center support in AZ | $5,520 |
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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 | $455,535 | $226,603 | $247,165 | $40,975 | 4 | $10,394 |
| 2023 | $484,624 | $244,425 | $218,866 | $31,851 | 3 | $10,652 |
| 2022 | $447,839 | $466,045 | $115,909 | $45,932 | 2 | $372 |
| 2021 | $61,257 | $77,113 | $48,843 | — | — | — |
About The Real Wishes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Real Wishes Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $456K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Real Wishes Foundation is led by Roger Nelson, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger Nelson
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Ward
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aracely Stout
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Stinnet
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dora Dexter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Snider
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Yost-Fuentes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rae Goepfert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Meek
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Gaddis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Glaudini
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Soriano
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Frestedt
COO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Susan Hernandez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Candace Kelly (2021) — Director
- Former: David Greenberg (2021) — Director
- Former: Jackie Collins (2021) — Director
- Former: Jess Valentine (2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Hagel (2021) — Director
- Former: Neenah Blinkinsop (2021) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Stroud (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Real Wishes Foundation
How much does The Real Wishes Foundation give each year?
The Real Wishes Foundation gave $41K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $32K across 3 grants.
What is The Real Wishes Foundation's typical grant size?
The Real Wishes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,776, and its average grant was $10,244, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Real Wishes Foundation give grants?
The Real Wishes Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Virginia (13%).
Does The Real Wishes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Real Wishes Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Real Wishes Foundation?
The Real Wishes Foundation reported $456K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is The Real Wishes Foundation?
The Real Wishes Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chandler, AZ. It holds $456K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Real Wishes Foundation's EIN?
The Real Wishes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2269744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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