WISH UPON THE NORTH STAR INC
EIN 92-0121897
What they do
Wish Upon The North Star, Inc. is A Charitable Organization That Was Formed In 1983 By Alaskan Residents to Serve Alaskan Children. We Grant Wishes to Children With Life-threatening Illnesses. It is Our Profound Desire to Bring Joy and Hope Where There May Be Sadness and Confusion, and to Provide As Much Happiness and Comfort As Possible to These Very Special Children and Their Families.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders1 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $1,720 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
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Financial picture
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Leadership and board
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RHONDA GERHARZPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- June 1988
- Location
- 2320 Maplewood St, Anchorage, AK 99508
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- In care of
- Ron Rice
- Primary officer
- Ron Rice, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2018
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- PRO TAX & ACCOUNTING LLC