Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, 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 Utah, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Make-A-Wish Utah creates
life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We grant one
personal, heartfelt wish to every eligible Utah child between the ages of
2 ½ and 18 who has a critical illness as determined by the childs own
physician.
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, UT
Also Known As:
Make-A-Wish Utah
MAWUT grants the personal wishes of Utah children between 2.5 and 17 years of age who have a life-threatening medical condition that is malignant, degenerative or progressive as determined by the child's physician. MAWUT also provides ongoing family respite and fun for client family members at various events throughout the year.
For the year ended August 31, 2025, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Programs | $3,775,323 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,775,323 |
Chief Executive
Daniel Dudley, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Robert Shelton
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Axio Wealth Management
Board Size
20
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
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 Utah, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $4,346,543 |
| Contributions Donated Goods and Services | $1,700,512 |
| Investment Gain | $563,230 |
| Grants | $370,234 |
| Other | $10,155 |
| Total Income | $6,990,674 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $6,990,674 |
| Total expenses: | $5,047,081 |
| Program expenses | $3,775,323 |
| Fundraising expenses | $530,828 |
| Administrative expenses | $740,930 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,943,593 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,569,744 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,513,337 |
| Total Liabilities | $228,551 |
| Total Assets | $13,741,888 |
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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest