Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America
- Assets
- $85.2m
- Revenue
- $105.6m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 282
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 08/2020
- 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 08/2021, Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America employed 282 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 08/2020, Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America generated $105.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $104.7m during the year ending 08/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 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 494 individual grants totaling $421,012,064. 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
2020
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 $54,708,183 MILLION IN CASH AND IN-KIND TO THE CHAPTERS TO GRANT WISHES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2021, THE FOUNDATION HAS 61 CHARTERED CHAPTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Davis President & CEO | Officer | 45 | $591,557 |
Leslie Motter Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 45 | $360,175 |
Alice Rodd O'rourke Sr VP And Cro | Officer | 45 | $320,878 |
David Mulvihill VP & General Caounsel | Officer | 45 | $278,197 |
Todd Shellenberger VP Of Development Through 7/31/20 | Officer | 45 | $277,645 |
Holly Thomas VP Of Corporate Alliances Through 9/18/20 | Officer | 45 | $272,082 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cliftonlarsonallen Professional Services For Audit/990 | 8/30/21 | $1,344,894 |
Traction Sales And Marketing Inc It Consulting | 8/30/21 | $1,606,102 |
One & All Advertising/online Services | 8/30/21 | $12,096,460 |
Salesforce It Services | 8/30/21 | $1,008,665 |
Accenture Llp It Services | 8/30/21 | $4,357,551 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,673,769 |
| Investment income | $624,136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$387,489 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $876,050 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $105,594,128 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $47,728 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,502,632 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,755,219 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $486,946 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,843,084 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,412,637 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,261 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,401,429 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,839,887 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $359,531 |
| Fees for services: Other | $863,524 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,328,038 |
| Office expenses | $6,850,304 |
| Information technology | $5,641,178 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $486,541 |
| Travel | $526,305 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $861,618 |
| Interest | $214,524 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,035,743 |
| Insurance | $921,988 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $104,660,650 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,591,358 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $245,383 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,403,978 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,409,907 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $26,363 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,057,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,689,685 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,158,740 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,390,329 |
| Total assets | $85,206,772 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,833,998 |
| 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 | $17,832,349 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,931,625 |
| Other liabilities | $10,027,716 |
| Total liabilities | $38,625,688 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $46,581,084 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America has awarded $54,644,884 in support to 60 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Addison, TX PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $3,437,018 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $2,714,603 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $2,557,904 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $2,435,297 |
Monroe Township, NJ PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $2,337,440 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS | $1,802,248 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America has recieved totaling $17,320.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shamrock Foods Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Awt Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Dudley And Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Freeman & Gladys Wilson Family Foundation Inc Lawndale, CA PURPOSE: ASSISTING TERMINALLY ILL | $1,000 |
Diane And Steve Clark Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Ponagansett Foundation Inc Harrison, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,672,355 |
| Earnings | $2,256,768 |
| Net Contributions | $112,865 |
| Other Expense | $619,351 |
| Ending Balance | $14,422,637 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Make- A- Wish Foundation Of America Phoenix, AZ | $85,206,772 | $105,594,128 |
Semper Fi & Americas Fund Oceanside, CA | $37,365,164 | $52,627,529 |
Help Hospitalized Veterans Winchester, CA | $5,249,156 | $13,775,551 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $114,215,026 | $22,501,510 |
Aids Services Foundation Orange County Irvine, CA | $3,937,446 | $10,804,360 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities-Bay Area Palo Alto, CA | $100,940,678 | $7,132,244 |
Make A Wish Foundation Of Arizona Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $12,914,940 | $7,684,963 |
Friends Of Children With Special Needs Fremont, CA | $25,367,213 | $10,631,161 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San Diego Inc San Diego, CA | $40,995,448 | $7,714,085 |
Family House Inc San Francisco, CA | $9,247,596 | $8,472,433 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Intermountain Area Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $26,632,683 | $9,199,334 |
Southern Regional Resource Center San Diego, CA | $2,161,254 | $4,910,895 |