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    Make-A-Wish America

    Make-A-Wish America

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    https://wish.org/

    1702 E. Highland Avenue
    Suite 400
    Phoenix AZ 85012

    602-279-9474


    Phoenix AZ | IRS ruling year: 1986 | EIN: 86-0481941  

     

    Organization Mission

    Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. We believe a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us and inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.

    "Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses." - Make-A-Wish® Mission

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    96

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members6 out of 6 points  
    Independent Board Size - 28 independent members6 out of 6 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee12 out of 12 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None12 out of 12 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 points  
    Compensates Board - No5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  
    Reports CEO and Compensation on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    CEO Compensation Process - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Audit Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Staff Members Listed on Nonprofit's Website - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Board Members Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Donor Privacy Policy Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed, but is opt-out1 out of 2 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 38.44%23 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 67.73%22 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.2124 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 0.53 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

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    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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