Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois Inc
- Assets
- $19.8m
- Revenue
- $13.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1987
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 36-3422138
Organization Overview
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Illinois Inc generated $13.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.1m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS CREATES LIFE CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OVER 16,000 WISHES HAVE BEEN GRANTED SINCE INCEPTION IN 1985. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE FOUNDATION FULFILLED 729 LIFE-CHANGING WISHES TO CHILDREN IN ILLINOIS. THE PROGRAM EXPENSE RATIO IS 75% IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE RATIO OF 73% IN THIS FORM 990 IS SLIGHTLY LOWER BECAUSE OF THE EXCLUSION OF DONATED TRAVEL SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS FULLY COMMITTED TO EQUITABLY SERVING EVERY ELIGIBLE CHILD IN ILLINOIS, INCLUDING CONDUCTING DEEPER OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. OUR STRONG MEDICAL OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THAT WORK DIRECTLY IN THE COMMUNITY, CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S STRONG TIES WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, HOSPITALS, AND CORPORATIONS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Chong Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Warmuth Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Worthington Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Brooks Corporate Documents Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristina Paschall Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Booth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment Entertainment For Wish Ball | 8/30/23 | $136,000 |
Windy City Limousine Limo Rides For Wishes | 8/30/23 | $161,459 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,494,137 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,305,840 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,214,764 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,799,977 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,800 |
| Investment income | $515,920 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$329,355 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,325 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,025,992 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,790,993 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,028,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $527,064 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,587,530 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,893 |
| Other employee benefits | $299,708 |
| Payroll taxes | $249,168 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,790 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $47,407 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,127 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,118 |
| Office expenses | $224,822 |
| Information technology | $115,970 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $320,407 |
| Travel | $52,195 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79,454 |
| Interest | $539 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,635 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,935 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,051,227 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,802,746 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,924,990 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $910,548 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $231,388 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,652 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,352,127 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $501,346 |
| Total assets | $19,783,797 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,086,432 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $377,111 |
| Total liabilities | $1,463,543 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,872,635 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,447,619 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,783,797 |