Make-A-Wish Mississippi
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Make-A-Wish Mississippi meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to grant the wish of every eligible child."
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, MS
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi (MAW MS) grants wishes for children with critical illnesses in Mississippi. Children between the ages of 2 and 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with a threatening medical condition are eligible to qualify for the organization's wish program. As reported by MAW MS, the organization granted 109 wishes during the year ended August 2024.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Make-A-Wish Mississippi's program expenses were:
| Wish Granting | $2,111,625 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,111,625 |
Chief Executive
Allison Tyler, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$171,826
Chair of the Board
Josh Smith
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Director, Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services
Board Size
22
Paid Staff Size
14
*2024 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,634,221, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Make-A-Wish Mississippi's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Special events, net | $1,698,793 |
| Cash contributions | $1,262,060 |
| Donated goods and services | $547,368 |
| Other income | $236,410 |
| Grants | $126,000 |
| Total Income | $3,870,631 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $3,870,631 |
| Total expenses: | $2,758,840 |
| Program expenses | $2,111,625 |
| Fundraising expenses | $422,492 |
| Administrative expenses | $224,723 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,111,791 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,482,375 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,594,166 |
| Total Liabilities | $540,968 |
| Total Assets | $5,135,134 |
Note: According to MAW MS’ audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024, the organization received in-kind contributions of $547,368, including wish travel, goods, and services ($524,858) and professional services ($22,510).
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Mississippi