One Simple Wish
One Simple Wish empowers you to restore hope and happiness to children impacted by foster care, abuse and neglect.
One Simple Wish Inc
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One Simple Wish empowers you to brighten the lives of individuals impacted by foster care & crisis by sharing their wishes for you to grant. 100s of new wishes posted daily.
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Mission
One Simple Wish empowers you to restore hope and happiness to children impacted by foster care, abuse and neglect.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, One Simple Wish has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOne Simple Wish is a registered human services nonprofit based in Trenton, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263128590. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
One Simple Wish's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263128590. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
One Simple Wish has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
One Simple Wish is located in Trenton, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, One Simple Wish has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
One Simple Wish is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for One Simple Wish. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, One Simple Wish holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
One Simple Wish empowers you to brighten the lives of individuals impacted by foster care & crisis by sharing their wishes for you to grant. 100s of new wishes posted daily. One Simple Wish is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to One Simple Wish are generally tax-deductible in the United States. One Simple Wish is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263128590, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ONE SIMPLE WISH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Sebastian Korda wins Delray Beach Open, shares one simple wish for the future - Tennis World USA
One Simple Wish and community partners provide a safe environment for kids to be kids - rocketcitynow.com
New Jersey nonprofit One Simple Wish helps kids in foster care - CBS News
'One Simple Wish' helps make single mother's wish come true - Spectrum News
Kids in foster care see dreams come true, thanks to New Jersey nonprofit One Simple Wish - Fox News
Profile: The Simplest Wishes Have a Way of Coming True, Thanks to Her Initiative - NJ Spotlight News
A Reddit user granted ‘One Simple Wish’ and his story triggered a tidal wave of generosity - CNN
Give a holiday gift to a foster child or young adult through One Simple Wish - ABC7 New York
One Simple Wish brightens the lives of thousands of foster children by making their wishes a reality - ABC7 New York
CBS Exec Scott Koondel Uses Personal Story to Help Lives of Foster Kids and Charity One Simple Wish - Variety
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about One Simple Wish
- What is One Simple Wish?
- One Simple Wish is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Trenton, United States. One Simple Wish empowers you to brighten the lives of individuals impacted by foster care & crisis by sharing their wishes for you to grant. 100s of new wishes posted daily.
- When was One Simple Wish founded?
- One Simple Wish was founded in 2008.
- Who leads One Simple Wish?
- Danielle Gletow serves as Executive Director.
- Where is One Simple Wish located?
- Headquartered in Trenton, NJ, United States.
- What is One Simple Wish's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is One Simple Wish trustworthy?
- One Simple Wish has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is One Simple Wish's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263128590.
- What is One Simple Wish's website?
- http://www.onesimplewish.org