Merlins Magic Wand Foundation
- Assets
- $902.9k
- Revenue
- $454.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Founding
- 01/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-0809190
Organization Overview
Merlins Magic Wand Foundation is located in Carlsbad, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merlins Magic Wand Foundation 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 12/2022, Merlins Magic Wand Foundation generated $454.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $232.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Merlins Magic Wand Foundation has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $332,251. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN FACING CHALLENGES OF SERIOUS ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR ADVERSITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO LAUGH, ENJOY, AND CHERISH MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE THEM TO ACCESS THE MAGIC OF MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BY DESIGNING AND CREATING AMAZING PROJECTS IN HOSPITALS, ORPHANAGES, LEARNING CENTERS, AND MORE, MERLIN'S MAGIC SPACES ENSURES THAT LOCAL CHILDREN WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM VISITING THE ATTRACTIONS DUE TO SEVERE ILLNESS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, OR OTHER EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES STILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE MAGIC OF MERLIN.
MAGICAL DAYS OUT PROVIDED 17,822 TICKETS VALUED AT $748,053 TO CHILDREN FACING THE CHALLENGES OF SERIOUS ILLNESS, DISABILITY OR ADVERSITY, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CARETAKERS. FAMILIES HAVE A CHANCE TO CREATE LONG-LASTING MEMORIES AND TAKE VALUABLE TIME OUT FROM THEIR STRESSFUL DAILY ROUTINE BY ENJOYING A DAY OUT AT A MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS ATTRACTION.
WORKING WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S LOCAL COMMUNITIES AT HOSPITALS AND HOSPICES, MERLIN'S MAGIC ON TOUR ENABLES THE ATTRACTIONS TO BRING SOME OF THE MERLIN MAGIC TO CHILDREN WHEREVER THEY ARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Shaw Treasurer/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Scott Maupin Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Susan Eisma Board Member (end 7/22) | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kurt Stocks Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kevin Carr Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Stephanie Johnson Board Member (began 8/22) | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $134,867 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $368,174 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $503,041 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$48,797 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $454,244 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,169 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,434 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $44,265 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,622 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,387 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,879 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,497 |
| Office expenses | $8,835 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,533 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $13,132 |
| Total functional expenses | $232,319 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $839,278 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $62,847 |
| 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 | $746 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $902,871 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $224,426 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $224,426 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $678,445 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $902,871 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Merlins Magic Wand Foundation has awarded $110,201 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD VILLAGE PURPOSE: DESIGN AND REFURBISHMENT INDOOR AMBERVILLE AREA | $23,592 |
HONOR EHG INC PURPOSE: DESIGN AND REFURBISHMENT OF LEGO THEMED SOCIAL ROOM | $40,000 |
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PURPOSE: DESIGN AND BUILD OF OUTDOOR PLAY AREA | $40,000 |
CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: BUILD AND SUPPLY OF A MOBILE UNIT | $6,609 |