Whiskey and Wishes Inc
Whiskey and Wishes strengthens the community through collectively funding grants to non-profits who make a lasting impact in our region.
Whiskey and Wishes Inc at a glance
In short: Whiskey and Wishes Inc gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -53.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,667
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $24,681
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Whiskey and Wishes Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gopantry ($25K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
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 $100K (2024) to $216K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gopantry Florence, KY | — | $25,000 |
| Beechacres Parenting Center Cincinnati, OH | — | $17,500 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Cincinnati, OH | — | $17,500 |
| Crayons to Computers Cincinnati, OH | — | $15,000 |
| Northern Kentuckys Children Law Cen Covington, KY | — | $15,000 |
| Oh She Built That Covington, KY | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $24,681 | $104,227 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 6 | $2,699 |
| 2023 | $26,937 | $229,880 | $225,000 | $216,000 | 10 | $4,575 |
| 2022 | $22,056 | $161,931 | $194,090 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $54,215 | $142,763 | $109,752 | — | — | — |
About Whiskey and Wishes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Whiskey and Wishes Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Alexandria, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whiskey and Wishes Inc is led by William Volk, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Volk
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Renzenbrink
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neena Volk
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Whiskey and Wishes Inc
How much does Whiskey and Wishes Inc give each year?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $216K across 10 grants.
What is Whiskey and Wishes Inc's typical grant size?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,250, and its average grant was $16,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Whiskey and Wishes Inc give grants?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and Covington, KY (2 grants).
Who are Whiskey and Wishes Inc's largest grantees?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gopantry ($25,000), Beechacres Parenting Center ($17,500) and Cincinnati Youth Collaborative ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Whiskey and Wishes Inc?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What is Whiskey and Wishes Inc?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Alexandria, KY. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Whiskey and Wishes Inc's EIN?
Whiskey and Wishes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4054478. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Whiskey and Wishes Inc funds
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