2026-05-15T16:27:34-05:00 2025-06-30 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN 29 SOUTH MAIN STREET 4TH FLOOR WEST HARTFORD CT 06107 990 2024-07-01 203249145 THE WISH PROJECT WISH 8669474360 PO BOX 8693 LOWELL MA 01863 PRISCILA KELIHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8669474360 2026-05-15 1 1 ALEXANDRA SPIELVOGEL P02040631 8605614000 2026-05-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PRISCILA KELIHER PO BOX 8693 LOWELL MA 01863 3619643 0 X WWW.THEWISHPROJECT.ORG X 2005 MA TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED ESTABLISH LONG-TERM RESIDENCY BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS. 14 14 13 591 0 0 3458490 3446414 120913 111516 32226 40945 -13311 6810 3598318 3605685 2861245 2837128 0 0 376818 399924 0 0 29859 199933 231144 3437996 3468196 160322 137489 942217 1096716 44718 61728 897499 1034988 X OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE OUR LOCAL PEOPLE IN NEED WITH CLOTHING, BASIC HOME GOODS, AND BABY GOODS WHILE HELPING THE PLANET RECYCLING USED GOODS. ONLY WHEN PEOPLE HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET CAN THEY MOVE FORWARD AND OUT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SYSTEMS. 0 1 3283301 2837128 111516 WISHES - CLIENTS CAN ATTAIN A REFERRAL FOR WISHES THROUGH ONE OF OUR PARTNERED AGENCIES. AGENCIES PAY A MEMBERSHIP FEE TO REFER CLIENTS TO OUR WAREHOUSE FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND BABY GEAR. HOUSEHOLD GOODS CAN INCLUDE ITEMS SUCH AS A HOUSEHOLD KIT (DISHES, GLASSES, UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, BAKEWARE), COFFEE MAKERS, TOASTERS, ELECTRIC FRYERS, LAMPS, BEDDING, MICROWAVES, AIR CONDITIONERS, AND HEATERS. BABY GEAR CAN INCLUDE A NEW CAR SEAT & STROLLER COMBO, NEW BABY BOTTLES, A SAFETY GATE, NEW BABY-PROOFING ITEMS, A BASSINET OR PACK-N-PLAY, A BREAST PUMP, AND MUCH MORE. CLIENTS CAN ALSO PLACE A REQUEST FOR A NEWBORN BASKET, WHICH IS PROVIDED TO MOMS ONE MONTH BEFORE OR AFTER THEIR DUE DATE. CLIENTS CAN ALSO PLACE A WISH FOR A BIRTHDAY BAG IF THEIR CHILD TURNS AGE 1 THROUGH 17. A BIRTHDAY BAG CONTAINS ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS TO THROW A CHILD A PARTY, SUCH AS DISPOSABLE PLATES, CUPS, PARTY FAVORS, PARTY BANNERS, TABLECLOTHS, CANDLES, CAKE MIX, FROSTING, AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS.PROJECTS - ASIDE FROM WISHES, AGENCY MEMBERSHIP ALSO INCLUDES PROJECTS. THE WISH PROJECT HAS FOUR PROJECTS THAT OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR. THE FIRST PROJECT, CALLED BACKPACK ATTACK, TYPICALLY RUNS FROM JULY TO AUGUST. BASED ON THEIR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL, AGENCY PARTNERS RECEIVE AN ALLOCATED AMOUNT OF NEW BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLIENTS. EACH BACKPACK HAS A VALUE OF $60. THE SECOND PROJECT, HOLIDAY MAGIC, TYPICALLY RUNS FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER. WITH THIS PROJECT, AGENCY PARTNERS CAN SUBMIT AN ALLOCATED AMOUNT OF FAMILIES TO RECEIVE HOLIDAY GIFTS. THE TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PROVIDED FOR EACH CHILD IS $75 AND $25 FOR ADULTS. THE THIRD PROJECT, MOTHER'S DAY BAGS, TYPICALLY RUNS FROM MARCH TO APRIL. THE BAGS HAVE A VALUE OF $50. OUR FINAL PROJECT, CALLED BITS BAGS, RUNS YEAR-ROUND. BITS IS SHORT FOR BASIC ITEMS FOR TODDLER SUCCESS, VALUED AT $35. AGENCY PARTNERS ARE ALSO ABLE TO RECEIVE "EXTRAS." THIS OCCURS WHEN ALL THE REQUIRED AMOUNTS FOR EACH AGENCY ARE FULFILLED, AND WE HAVE ITEMS REMAINING. WALKS-INS - ANY PERSON IN NEED CAN COME TO OUR WAREHOUSE ONCE EVERY 3 MONTHS. THEY CAN PICK OUT CLOTHES AND SHOES FOR EACH OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. WHILE THEY SHOP, VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE CUDDLE BUNDLES, MADE BY OUR FAIRY GODMOTHER, TO ANY YOUNG CHILDREN SHOPPING WITH THEIR PARENTS. CLIENTS ARE ALSO ABLE TO RECEIVE DIAPERS, HYGIENE SUPPLIES AND WIPES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, CLIENTS RECEIVE NEW UNDERWEAR AND SOCKS ONCE A YEAR. CLIENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO TAKE FREE ITEMS FROM THE SHELVES IN THE WAITING AREA. TEXTILE RECYCLING - NOT ALL THE DONATIONS RECEIVED AT OUR WAREHOUSE ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, IN SEASON OR SUITABLE FOR OUR CLIENTS. ANYTHING STAINED, RIPPED, ROUGHLY WORN, OR OUT OF SEASON (THAT IS NOT NEW) IS RECYCLED. THESE ITEMS ARE BAGGED AND PUT ASIDE FOR THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION / SAVERS, WHICH PAYS US PER POUND OF MATERIAL RECEIVED.THRIFT - WE OPERATE A THRIFT STORE WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE NEW OR BARELY USED ITEMS AT A STEEP DISCOUNT. THESE ARE ITEMS THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE SUITABLE FOR CLIENTS LOOKING FOR BASIC NECESSITIES. 3283301 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 MA X NICHOLAS STELLAKIS 8669474360 PO BOX 8693 LOWELL MA 01853 PRISCILA KELIHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 87612 0 2320 LIANA KIPP PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH KITTREDGE VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 RANDY MASON TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 NICHOLAS STELLAKIS SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JEANNE CARAGLIA DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) 5.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER COOPER DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL FITZPATRICK DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 VICHTCHA KONG DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 KYANNA LEES DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/24) 5.00 X 0 0 0 KATE LARSEN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE MIAKOS DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) 5.00 X 0 0 0 LORRAINE MURTAGH DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 LORRAINE ILSLEY DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) 5.00 X 0 0 0 CHAD GROENWOLDT DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 EVAN TORLIN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 ROB MICHAEL DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SUE SMITH DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 THAO LAN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 87612 0 2320 0 0 0 0 0 57645 3388769 2837128 3446414 AGENCY FEES 624200 50994 50994 THRIFT STORE 900099 30592 30592 RECYCLING FEES 900099 29160 29160 CONSIGNMENT 900099 770 770 111516 40945 40945 20768 57645 13958 6810 6810 3605685 111516 0 47755 2837128 2837128 94821 94821 266905 164395 84164 18346 3007 3007 35191 25597 8052 1542 31836 31836 23276 11219 12057 19826 5083 7799 6944 15081 15081 113897 104531 9366 230 230 21 21 3024 3024 7658 6126 1532 PROGRAM GOODS 10296 10296 OTHER FUNDRAISING EXP. 3027 3027 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2972 2972 3468196 3283301 155036 29859 47008 75726 300000 300000 3461 7287 570701 695146 21047 18557 942217 1096716 12051 12051 34000 32667 15677 44718 61728 X 875827 1015612 21672 19376 897499 1034988 942217 1096716 137489 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1731836 2577268 3829948 3458490 3446414 15043956 1731836 2577268 3829948 3458490 3446414 15043956 15043956 3475 32226 40945 76646 20768 20768 15141370 232429 0.99360 0.99740 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING - 2024 AMOUNT: $ 20,768. 0 LEASE LIABILITIES-OPERATING 15677 15677 3626163 6520 13958 20478 3605685 0 3605685 3488674 6520 13958 20478 3468196 0 3468196 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,958. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,958. GOLF & GALA 57695 36927 20768 13773 185 WINTER WISHES AUCTION 20718 20718 78413 57645 20768 13773 185 13958 6810 0 DONATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, AND OTHER ITEMS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS 143974 2837128 FMV CLOTHING, BEDDING, FURNITURE, BACKPACKS, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. X 2837128 ONLINE VALUATIONS 0 0 0 1 PART I, LINE 32B: CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES (CARS) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, TAX-EXEMPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). CARS IS APPROVED TO OPERATE A VEHICLE DONATION AND MARKETING PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WISH PROJECT. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 THE WISH PROJECT DISCONTINUED OUR FURNITURE PROGRAM AS OF JULY 1ST 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISES THE BOARD CHAIR, THE BOARD VICE-CHAIR, THE SECRETARY, AND THE TREASURER. ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE PART OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS COURSES OF ACTION TO THE GOVERNING BODY (BOARD OF DIRECTORS). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE INFORMATION ON THE FORM 990 WILL FIRST BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER. THE FORM WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE NEXT MEETING. AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE MEETING WILL BE FOR THE FORMS REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12 OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ANY BOARD MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST NOT VOTE OR USE HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ADDRESS THE MATTER. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOCUMENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE PRIOR YEAR AND IDENTIFIES GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THAT DOCUMENT, DISCUSS THE ED'S PERFORMANCE, AND ESTABLISH GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR. THEY ALSO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE BOARD CHAIR THEN MEETS WITH THE ED TO DISCUSS THIS INFORMATION. THE ORGANIZATION USES COMPARABLE DATA FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, FOR SETTING THE ED'S COMPENSATION. THIS PROCESS LAST OCCURRED IN 2024. THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE: 166 MIDDLESEX STREET NORTH CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01863