Civic Intelligence

Wish Upon a Wedding

EIN 27-1370138 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, OH

Profile

Wish upon a wedding grants weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money or resources needed to plan their wedding. The organization takes care of all of the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.

445 E Innis Avenue PO Box 77552Columbus, OH 43207

www.wishuponawedding.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-40%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-46%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Down

$293,089

Down $407,831 (-58%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$35,955

Down $62,742 (-64%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$257,134

Down $345,089 (-57%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Up

$856,027

Up $509,819 (+147%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,201,116

Up $583,901 (+95%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$345,089

Down $74,082 (-27%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $907,266Liabilities 2014: $2,024Net Assets 2014: $905,2422014Assets 2015: $814,634Liabilities 2015: $16,931Net Assets 2015: $797,7032015Assets 2016: $877,077Liabilities 2016: $3,433Net Assets 2016: $873,6442016Assets 2017: $697,239Liabilities 2017: $14,462Net Assets 2017: $682,7772017Assets 2018: $713,104Liabilities 2018: $9,562Net Assets 2018: $703,5422018Assets 2019: $768,441Liabilities 2019: $14,378Net Assets 2019: $754,0632019Assets 2020: $943,176Liabilities 2020: $381Net Assets 2020: $942,7952020Assets 2021: $939,285Liabilities 2021: $5,762Net Assets 2021: $933,5232021Assets 2022: $1,019,713Liabilities 2022: $146,483Net Assets 2022: $873,2302022Assets 2023: $700,920Liabilities 2023: $98,697Net Assets 2023: $602,2232023Assets 2024: $293,089Liabilities 2024: $35,955Net Assets 2024: $257,1342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$293,089
Liabilities$35,955
Net Assets$257,134
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $734,041Expenses 2014: $738,505Net Income 2014: -$4,4642014Revenue 2015: $583,198Expenses 2015: $690,737Net Income 2015: -$107,5392015Revenue 2016: $467,488Expenses 2016: $459,595Net Income 2016: $7,8932016Revenue 2017: $126,391Expenses 2017: $317,258Net Income 2017: -$190,8672017Revenue 2018: $305,985Expenses 2018: $285,220Net Income 2018: $20,7652018Revenue 2019: $386,417Expenses 2019: $335,896Net Income 2019: $50,5212019Revenue 2020: $382,454Expenses 2020: $219,298Net Income 2020: $163,1562020Revenue 2021: $378,248Expenses 2021: $387,520Net Income 2021: -$9,2722021Revenue 2022: $558,081Expenses 2022: $618,374Net Income 2022: -$60,2932022Revenue 2023: $346,208Expenses 2023: $617,215Net Income 2023: -$271,0072023Revenue 2024: $856,027Expenses 2024: $1,201,116Net Income 2024: -$345,0892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$856,027
Expenses$1,201,116
Net Income-$345,089
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$293,089
Liabilities
$35,955
Net assets
$257,134
Revenue
$856,027
Expenses
$1,201,116
Net income
-$345,089
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.04$0.26$0.86$1.20$0.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.10$0.60$0.35$0.62$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.15$0.87$0.56$0.62$0.06
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.94$0.01$0.93$0.38$0.39$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$0.94$0.38$0.22$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.01$0.75$0.39$0.34$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.01$0.70$0.31$0.29$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.01$0.68$0.13$0.32$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.87$0.47$0.46$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.02$0.80$0.58$0.69$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$0.91$0.73$0.74$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$951,914
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To grant weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. Our organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.

Weddings and vow renewals for couples facing serious illness of life- altering circumstances.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$309,319--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$323,028$238,240▼ $84,788
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$21,963$54,849▲ $32,886
Accounts Receivable$4,284--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,249--
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$827--
Total Assets$700,920$293,089▼ $407,831
Other Assets Total$39,250--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$33,133--
Deferred Revenue$62,217$27,258▼ $34,959
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,347$8,697▲ $5,350
Total Liabilities$98,697$35,955▼ $62,742
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$602,223$257,134▼ $345,089
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$602,223$257,134▼ $345,089
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$700,920$293,089▼ $407,831

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$3,701$3,701
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lacey WicksallExecutive DiFT$53,163$53,163

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Danielle McnultyPresident
Esther CarlosBoard Member
Kate JohnsonBoard Member
Kenya CampbellBoard Member
Kimberly GradisherBoard Member
Lauren RaqueBoard Member
Marcy RadcliffeBoard Member
Paul CostelloBoard Member
Rucha DepinaBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$750,383
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$105,644
All Other Contributions
$720,984
Change in Net Assets
$-345,089

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table52$283,802
Other Non Cash Contri Table52$194,663
Other Non Cash Contri Table52$41,732
Other Non Cash Contri Table52$38,369
Total Noncash Contributions208$558,566

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$856,027
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,387,709
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,243,736
Total Revenue per Form 990
$856,027
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$867,883
Other Expenses$173,157
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$160,076
Total Fundraising Expense$80,100
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$867,883--$867,883
Other Salaries and Wages$58,321$1,662$35,955$95,938
Royalties$55,382--$55,382
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$17,721$17,721$17,721$53,163
Fees for Services Accounting-$23,000-$23,000
Information Technology$5,616$1,432$3,964$11,012
Payroll Taxes$5,597$1,427$3,951$10,975
Travel$666-$5,417$6,083
Fees for Services Legal-$4,810-$4,810
Fees for Services Other-$3,702$268$3,970
Office Expenses$1,106$385$781$2,272
Other Expenses$3,718$2,250$9,600$2,250
Advertising-$419$1,750$2,169
Insurance$982$250$693$1,925
Total Functional Expenses$1,061,701$59,315$80,100$1,201,116

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,588,825
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,387,709
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,201,116
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,201,116
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$106,391
Fundraising Direct Expenses$95,887
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Gala$135,790$106,391$66,093$40,298
Total Events$135,790$106,391$95,887$10,504
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board of directors reviews the form 990 prior to its filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Annually, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed by all chapters. Board members are encouraged to engage in conversations regarding the policy. If required, board approved amendments are made to the existing policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wish Upon a Wedding
EIN
27-1370138
Phone
7405907307
Address
445 E INNIS AVENUE PO BOX 77552, COLUMBUS, OH 43207

Signing Officer

Name
Lacey Wicksall
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7405907307
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lacey Wicksall
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
5
Volunteers
800

Preparer

Firm
Winkel Green & Company Llp
Address
3752 N HIGH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Preparer
Stephen a Green
Phone
6142611494
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Wish upon a wedding exists to grant weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or life-altering health circumstances. We help couples alleviate the financial burden and time commitment that planning a wedding entails, focusing instead on dealing with their treatments and spending time with their loved ones. It's our goal to provide a day for couples that is free from the worry of their disease and that is filled with love and light - and one that they did not have to stress about”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WISH UPON A WEDDING EXISTS TO GRANT WEDDINGS AND VOW RENEWALS TO COUPLES FACING TERMINAL ILLNESS OR LIFE-ALTERING HEALTH CIRCUMSTANCES. WE HELP COUPLES ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN AND TIME COMMITMENT THAT PLANNING A WEDDING ENTAILS, FOCUSING INSTEAD ON DEALING WITH THEIR TREATMENTS AND SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR LOVED ONES. IT'S OUR GOAL TO PROVIDE A DAY FOR COUPLES THAT IS FREE FROM THE WORRY OF THEIR DISEASE AND THAT IS FILLED WITH LOVE AND LIGHT - AND ONE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE TO STRESS ABOUT
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUALLY, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED BY ALL CHAPTERS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS REGARDING THE POLICY. IF REQUIRED, BOARD APPROVED AMENDMENTS ARE MADE TO THE EXISTING POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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