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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2261108

WISHES IN THE WILD INC

Tax-exempt · BATON ROUGE, LA 70801

Financials

$86K$169K2023$53K$138K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WISHES IN THE WILD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$53,224$137,989-$84,765$2,305,568$14,131$2,291,437
December 31, 2023990$86,012$169,354-$83,342$2,178,714$11,196$2,167,518
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$53,224
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,623
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,343
Accounting fees
$800
Depreciation
$23,749
Program services (functional)
$137,989

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,178,714
Total assets, end of year
$2,305,568
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,131
Net assets, end of year
$2,291,437
Land, buildings and equipment
$172,500
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,291,437
Gross receipts
$58,819
Employees
0
State of legal domicile
LA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAKUE ROTHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
TARA DELANEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
THOMAS LARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT GURNEYCHAIRMAN
Officer
0$0
DEIDRE GURNEYVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAKUE ROTHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
TARA DELANEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
THOMAS LARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT GURNEYCHAIRMAN
Officer
0$0
DEIDRE GURNEYVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 MAIN ST STE 2300, BATON ROUGE, LA 70801-0027
In care of
% TROY VILLA
Signed the 990
Scott Gurney, Chairman
Return prepared by
DAIGREPONT & BRIAN A PROF ACCT CORP

Mission

WISHES IN THE WILD IS A 501C3 CHARITY THAT GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CRITICAL ILLNESSES TO BUILD THE HOPE AND STRENGTH THEY NEED TO FIGHT HARDER AND SEE THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBILITIES. WISHES IN THE WILD IS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY SO NO WISH IS TO BIG.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WISHES IN THE WILD IS A 501C3 CHARITY THAT GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CRITICAL ILLNESSES TO BUILD THE HOPE AND STRENGTH THEY NEED TO FIGHT HARDER AND SEE THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBILITIES. WISHES IN THE WILD IS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY SO NO WISH IS TO BIG, AND TRIES TO MAKE A WISH COME TRUE.
    Expenses $137,989

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-2261108
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,305,568
Income (IRS master file)
$58,819

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$53,224$137,989$2,305,568IRS
990December 2023$86,012$169,354$2,178,714XML
990December 2022$55,530$290,586$2,287,152IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-2261108).

Questions about WISHES IN THE WILD INC

What is the EIN of WISHES IN THE WILD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WISHES IN THE WILD INC is 84-2261108.
Is WISHES IN THE WILD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to WISHES IN THE WILD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WISHES IN THE WILD INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WISHES IN THE WILD INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WISHES IN THE WILD INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of WISHES IN THE WILD INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WISHES IN THE WILD INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $53,224, expenses of $137,989 and total assets of $2,305,568 at year end.

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