Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho, Inc.
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 Idaho, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses."
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, ID
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho (MAW Idaho) grants wishes for children ages 2.5 and up with critical illnesses in Idaho. The organization facilitates a variety of Wishes for children across the state. In 2022, MAW Idaho granted 92 Wishes, including 15 trips to Disney World, five trips to Hawaii, and six animal companions.
For the year ended August 31, 2022, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho, Inc.'s program expenses were:
Wish Granting: $1,397,306
Total Program Expenses: $1,397,306
Chief Executive
Janie Best, President and CEO
Compensation*
$112,170
Chair of the Board
Abby Black
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Brand Officer, TitleOne Corporation
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
9
*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, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,076,856, 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 Idaho, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $74,041 |
| In-kind contributions | $357,417 |
| Contributions | $1,016,138 |
| Special events, net | $629,260 |
| Investment loss, net | $-279,414 |
| Total Income | $1,797,442 |
Programs: 69% Fundraising: 19% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $1,797,442 |
| Total expenses: | $2,035,380 |
| Program expenses | $1,397,306 |
| Fundraising expenses | $379,283 |
| Administrative expenses | $258,791 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-237,938 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,204,501 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,966,563 |
| Total Liabilities | $144,295 |
| Total Assets | $3,110,858 |
Note: According to MAW Idaho’s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $393,259 in Wish program related services ($250,504), rent ($47,496), advertising and media ($26,275) and other ($668).
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