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Make-A-Wish International

Share the power of a wish

three stars

88.80

1702 E. Highland Ave Suite 305
Phoenix, AZ 85016
tel: (602) 230-9900   Web Site
EIN: 86-0726985

Board Leadership
Markos Tambakeras
Chair

CEO
Jon Stettner
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 88.80 three stars
  Financial 84.17 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980, when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's charities.

After the start of Make-A-Wish in the United States, interest in granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions quickly spread to other nations. In 1993, Make-A-Wish International was officially formed to serve five countries outside the U.S. - and now helps to serve children outside the United States in more than 50 countries on five continents through its 41 affiliates. Make-A-Wish America grants the wishes of children in the United States through its 62 chapters. With the help of generous donors and over 40,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish has collectively granted approximately nearly 450,000 wishes worldwide since 1980.

Mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980, when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's charities.

After the start of Make-A-Wish in the United States, interest in granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions quickly spread to other nations. In 1993, Make-A-Wish International was officially formed to serve five countries outside the U.S. - and now helps to serve children outside the United States in more than 50 countries on five continents through its 41 affiliates. Make-A-Wish America grants the wishes of children in the United States through its 62 chapters. With the help of generous donors and over 40,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish has collectively granted approximately nearly 450,000 wishes worldwide since 1980.

Mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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Financial

three stars

84.17

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 80.3%
  Administrative Expenses 9.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.12
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.38
  Program Expenses Growth 8.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 34.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Make-A-Wish International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Make-A-Wish International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Make-A-Wish International (AZ) 88.80 three stars
Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire (NH) 94.28 four stars
Starlight Children's Foundation (CA) 90.52 four stars
Children's Dream Fund (FL) 90.64 four stars
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York (NY) 88.23 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,136,774
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $6,136,774
   Program Service Revenue $1,618,221
Total Primary Revenue $7,754,995
   Other Revenue $28,897
TOTAL REVENUE $7,783,892
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,066,843
   Administrative Expenses $809,567
   Fundraising Expenses $840,620
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,717,030
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $66,862
   
Net Assets $2,849,438

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Financial and Managerial Assistance to Affiliated Organizations $6,066,843 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-08 09/01/2018 88.80 three stars
2016-08 12/01/2017 90.08 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 92.08 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 95.13 four stars
2013-12 06/01/2015 95.06 four stars
2012-12 03/01/2014 95.11 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 96.79 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 96.91 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 97.09 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 02/01/2011 95.88 four stars
2008-12 04/01/2010 95.69 four stars
2007-12 03/01/2009 96.01 four stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 98.07 four stars
2005-12 12/01/2006 95.58 four stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 95.58 four stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 98.24 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 86-0726985
Name in IRS Master File MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
NTEE Code P58
NTEE Classification Gift Distribution
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (561) Gifts or grants to individuals (other than scholarships)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1993
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End August
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • August, 2017
  • August, 2016
  • August, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$221,116 2.86% Jon Stettner President & CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Make-A-Wish International (AZ) 88.80 three stars
Starlight Children's Foundation (CA) 90.52 four stars
Children's Cancer Association (OR) 86.85 three stars
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska (NE) 94.62 four stars
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South (TN) 89.86 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Make-A-Wish International
1702 E. Highland Ave
Suite 305
Phoenix, AZ 85016
tel: (602) 230-9900
fax: (602) 230-9627
TTY: (800) 965-9474
EIN: 86-0726985

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Board Leadership

Markos Tambakeras
Chair

CEO

Jon Stettner
President, CEO

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