The Wishing Chair Foundation
The Wishing Chair Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K.
The Wishing Chair Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wishing Chair Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $11K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,500
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $17,599
- +79.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wishing Chair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute of Study Abroad Ireland (ISAI) ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Study Abroad Ireland (ISAI) | Education | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,599 | $23,158 | $15,386 | $10,500 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $9,827 | $7,880 | $2,320 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,267 | $596 | $360 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,031 | $500 | $1,260 | — | — | $1,260 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wishing Chair Foundation is led by Mary Cronin, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Cronin
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aoife Hamill
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Thompson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Diane Griffin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Elaina Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Elaine Asma
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jana Costa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brett Garson (2021–2023) — Director
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 Wishing Chair Foundation
How much does The Wishing Chair Foundation give each year?
The Wishing Chair Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is The Wishing Chair Foundation?
The Wishing Chair Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is The Wishing Chair Foundation?
The Wishing Chair Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Wishing Chair Foundation's EIN?
The Wishing Chair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0964397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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