Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America
- Assets
- $107.2m
- Revenue
- $135.3m
- Investments
- $25.4k
- Employees
- 285
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 86-0481941
Organization Overview
Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1986. 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 America employed 285 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America 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 America generated $135.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.5m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.
Since 2015, Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America has awarded 552 individual grants totaling $473,297,787. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE FOUNDATION PERFORMS ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND HANDLING OF RESOURCES USED TO GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES AND SUPPORTS AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS (CHAPTERS) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THEIR WISH PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $52,473,463 IN CASH AND IN-KINDS TO THE CHAPTERS TO GRANT WISHES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2023. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2023, THE FOUNDATION HAS 58 ACTIVE CHARTERED CHAPTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George Barrios Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Waldron Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Cata Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Heinonen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Beard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Weaver Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Thompson Habib & Denison Inc Digital Media Services | 8/30/23 | $9,046,885 |
One & All Digital Media Services | 8/30/23 | $8,868,845 |
Accenture Llp It Consulting Services | 8/30/23 | $8,035,304 |
Southwest Publishing & Mailing Mailing Services | 8/30/23 | $2,616,088 |
Redapt Inc It Consulting Services | 8/30/23 | $1,871,802 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $247,951 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,796,679 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,596,925 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $107,044,630 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,121,247 |
| Investment income | $826,173 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$359,590 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$341,014 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $135,276,222 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,440,973 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $32,490 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,599,976 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,883,842 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,830,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $535,998 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,242,754 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,745,588 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $103,907 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,532,818 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,783,489 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $56,152 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,054,981 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,315,448 |
| Office expenses | $8,631,389 |
| Information technology | $8,687,671 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,588 |
| Travel | $890,023 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,186,732 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,245,563 |
| Insurance | $999,440 |
| All other expenses | $46,761 |
| Total functional expenses | $124,505,937 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,158,321 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,656,893 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,418,120 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,849,940 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $232,791 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,492,965 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,517,502 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $34,538,044 |
| Investments—other securities | $25,397 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,320,173 |
| Total assets | $107,210,146 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,786,945 |
| Grants payable | $1,518,000 |
| 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 | $17,052,349 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,896,787 |
| Total liabilities | $36,254,081 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,320,036 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $31,636,029 |
| 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 | $107,210,146 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America has awarded $50,661,158 in support to 59 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MAWF ALABAMA PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $390,537 |
MAWF ALASKA AND WASHINGTON PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $932,465 |
MAWF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN FLORIDA PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $1,204,514 |
MAWF ARIZONA PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $1,491,668 |
MAWF CENTRAL AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $947,055 |
MAWF CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $921,487 |