Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina
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 Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses."
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, NC
Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina (MAW CWNC) grants wishes for children with critical illnesses. As reported by the organization, the wish experience contributes to the physical, mental, and emotional health of children with critical illness. MAW CWNC reports granting 280 wishes during the 2022 fiscal year.
For the year ended August 31, 2022, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina's program expenses were:
| Wish granting | $3,792,381 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,792,381 |
Chief Executive
Katherine Jetton, President and CEO
Compensation*
$203,645
Chair of the Board
Theresa Zandhuis
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief People Officer, Krispy Kreme
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
28
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,257,931, 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 Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Special events, net | $2,217,281 |
| Contributions | $1,821,004 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,180,847 |
| Grants | $756,199 |
| Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness | $282,600 |
| Other income | $12,508 |
| Investment income, net | $-479,749 |
| Total Income | $5,790,690 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $5,790,690 |
| Total expenses: | $4,982,202 |
| Program expenses | $3,792,381 |
| Fundraising expenses | $657,297 |
| Administrative expenses | $532,524 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $808,488 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $6,108,897 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $6,917,385 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,872,141 |
| Total Assets | $8,789,526 |
Note: According to the organization’s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022, MAW CWNC received in-kind contributions of $1,180,847 in donated goods and services.
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Report completed by:
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