A Special Wish Foundation Southwest Ohio
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
A Special Wish Foundation Southwest Ohio meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
According to A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. Dayton Chapter, its mission is "to grant the Special Wish of a child or adolescent, birth through 20 years, who has been diagnosed by a physician as having a life-threatening disorder."
Year, State Incorporated:
1982, OH
Also Known As:
A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. Dayton Chapter
A Special Wish Foundation, Inc., Dayton Chapter's activities include granting wishes to children ages birth to 20 years, who have been diagnosed as having a life threatening illness. The organization also offers emotional support to the immediate family. The Dayton Chapter grants wishes for children in the 20 counties of SW Ohio.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, A Special Wish Foundation Southwest Ohio's program expenses were:
| Programs | $705,237 |
| Total Program Expenses | $705,237 |
Chief Executive
Dave Seyer, President
Compensation*
$75,503
Chair of the Board
April Hale, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
3
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on A Special Wish Foundation Southwest Ohio's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $311,365 |
| In-Kind Donations | $289,147 |
| Other Income | $252,955 |
| Special Events | $125,954 |
| Total Income | $979,421 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $979,421 |
| Total expenses: | $800,420 |
| Program expenses | $705,237 |
| Fundraising expenses | $22,105 |
| Administrative expenses | $73,078 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $179,001 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,808,050 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,987,051 |
| Total Liabilities | $176,604 |
| Total Assets | $2,163,655 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley