Nonprofit · EIN 20-3249145
THE WISH PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · LOWELL, MA 01853
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,605,685 | $3,468,196 | $137,489 | $1,096,716 | $61,728 | $1,034,988 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,598,318 | $3,437,996 | $160,322 | $942,217 | $44,718 | $897,499 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,833,423 | $3,672,743 | $160,680 | $908,927 | $171,750 | $737,177 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,446,414
- Program service revenue
- $111,516
- Investment income
- $40,945
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,810
- Other revenue
- $6,810
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,837,128
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,821
- Other salaries and wages
- $266,905
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $399,924
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,836
- Occupancy
- $113,897
- Depreciation
- $3,024
- Program services (functional)
- $3,283,301
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,036
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,859
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $942,217
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,096,716
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $61,728
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,034,988
- Publicly traded securities
- $695,146
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,015,612
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,376
- Gross receipts
- $3,619,643
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 591
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRISCILA KELIHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,612 | $2,320 |
| LIANA KIPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KITTREDGE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY MASON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS STELLAKIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE CARAGLIA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL FITZPATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICHTCHA KONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYANNA LEES | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LARSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MIAKOS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE MURTAGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE ILSLEY | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/25) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD GROENWOLDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN TORLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROB MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| THAO LAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRISCILA KELIHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $59,897 | $1,187 |
| LIANA KIPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KITTREDGE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY MASON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS STELLAKIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE CARAGLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD GROENWOLDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE ILSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LARSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KYANNA LEES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MIAKOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE MURTAGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN TORLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYCE MOORE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $34,615 |
| PRISCILA KELIHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $34,413 |
| LAURA GRANATO | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $23,078 |
| KRISTIN MOORE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS STELLAKIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRITTANY MCCAULEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHAD GROENWOLDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MIAKOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LIANA KIPP | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RANDY MASON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LORAINE MURTAGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LORRAINE ISLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEANNE CARIGLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATE LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KITTREDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 8693, LOWELL, MA 01853-8693
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PRISCILA KELIHER, PO BOX 8693, LOWELL, MA 01863
- Signed the 990
- PRISCILA KELIHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (866) 947-4360
- Website
- WWW.THEWISHPROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,283,301 · grants $2,837,128 · revenue $111,516
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3249145
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,096,716
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,619,643
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,605,685 | $3,468,196 | $1,096,716 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,598,318 | $3,437,996 | $942,217 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,833,423 | $3,672,743 | $908,927 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,577,268 | $2,257,883 | $624,629 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-3249145).
Questions about THE WISH PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of THE WISH PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WISH PROJECT INC is 20-3249145.
- Is THE WISH PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to THE WISH PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WISH PROJECT 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 THE WISH PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE WISH PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE WISH PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PRISCILA KELIHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WISH PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,612 (PRISCILA KELIHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE WISH PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,605,685, expenses of $3,468,196 and total assets of $1,096,716 at year end.
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