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Wishing Star Foundation

TO PROVIDE WISH KIDS WITH HOPE THROUGH UPLIFTING AND REJUVENATING EXPERIENCES REFOCUSNG ON THE JOY OF LIFE, TO PROVIDE LASTING SUPPORT AND MEMORIES FOR WISH FAMILIES, TO TREAT …

Spokane, WA EIN: 943163746 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Wishing Star Foundation

Fostering hope, support, and life-long memories for Wish Kids & their families Learn about our Wish Programs Wish Stories wishes granted Get to know our Wish Kids past & present More Wish Stories

Founded
Headquarters
Spokane, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

To provide wish kids with hope through uplifting and rejuvenating experiences refocusng on the joy of life, to provide lasting support and memories for wish families, to treat families and associates with dignity and protect their privacy and to inspire greater community participation in fulfilling wishing star's mission.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit · NTEE Z99Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.6% of total expenses ($56,579 of $534,058).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wishing Star Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 1,276,615 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. Explore United States
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Wishing Star Foundation is a registered nonprofit based in Spokane, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 943163746. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $547K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wishing Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943163746. 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.

Wishing Star Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Wishing Star Foundation is located in Spokane, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wishing Star Foundation has $547K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wishing Star Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Wishing Star Foundation 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

Fostering hope, support, and life-long memories for Wish Kids & their families Learn about our Wish Programs Wish Stories wishes granted Get to know our Wish Kids past & present More Wish Stories Wishing Star Foundation is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Yes, donations to Wishing Star Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wishing Star Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943163746, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

KA
Katie P••••
Vice Chair

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wishing Star Foundation

What is Wishing Star Foundation?
Wishing Star Foundation is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Spokane, United States. Fostering hope, support, and life-long memories for Wish Kids & their families Learn about our Wish Programs Wish Stories wishes granted Get to know our Wish Kids past & present More Wish Stories
When was Wishing Star Foundation founded?
Wishing Star Foundation was founded in 1991.
Who leads Wishing Star Foundation?
Katie Prugh serves as Vice Chair.
Where is Wishing Star Foundation located?
Headquartered in Spokane, WA, United States.
What is Wishing Star Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wishing Star Foundation trustworthy?
Wishing Star Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Wishing Star Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943163746.
What is Wishing Star Foundation's website?
https://www.wishingstar.org