Wishes Wonders and Kids
TO RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE JOY THROUGH "WISHES" TO CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL DISEASES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$252K
+82.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$88K
-61.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-74.6% YoY
About Wishes Wonders and Kids
Based on IRS filings
Wishes Wonders and Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in LAKE KIOWA, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $88K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $251,770 | $138,184 | $407,061 |
| Revenue | $236,773 | $11,045 | $333,424 |
| Expenses | $123,187 | $279,922 | $302,990 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Make-a-wish of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Inc ($50,000), Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation ($19,750), The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cooke County Inc ($18,012).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COOKE COUNTY INC GAINESVILLE, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,012 |
| MAKE-A-WISH OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC STAFFORD, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| SUSAN AND CHARLES BERGHOFF FOUNDATION MORGAN HILL, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE MEROLLA | BOARD PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MIKE BAUS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ERIN ZIMMERER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wishes Wonders and Kids?
Wishes Wonders and Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in LAKE KIOWA, TX. It holds $252K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wishes Wonders and Kids?
As of 2024, Wishes Wonders and Kids holds $252K in total assets with $237K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $88K in 2024.
Where does Wishes Wonders and Kids operate?
Wishes Wonders and Kids has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What size grants does Wishes Wonders and Kids award?
In 2024, Wishes Wonders and Kids awarded 3 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wishes Wonders and Kids's EIN?
Wishes Wonders and Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0904749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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