Make-A-Wish Arizona
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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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 Arizona meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Year, State Incorporated:
1980, AZ
Also Known As:
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Arizona Inc
At Make-A-Wish Arizona, the mission is simple: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Established in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 and inspired by 7-year-old Chris Greicius who wished to be a police officer, the organization has granted over 550,000 wishes globally, becoming the largest wishgranting organization. Once the child is referred and found to be medically eligible, volunteers are paired with the Wish Kid help the child discover a wish that will bring them the greatest joy. The child can Wish to Be… Wish to Meet… Wish to Have… Wish to Go … or Wish to See… Wishes span from wishing to go to
college, to be a superhero or a princess, to go on a trip, to have their bedroom decorated, or to meet their favorite celebrity.
Every eligible child needs your help to grant their wish and create a turning point in their treatment and recovery. Beyond granting wishes, the organization delivers hope, joy, and strength, serving as a beacon of hope amid medical challenges. Make-A-Wish Arizona is doing much more than simply granting wishes – they are creating memories that last a lifetime.
For the year ended August 31, 2022, Make-A-Wish Arizona's program expenses were:
| Wish Granting | $5,689,488 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,689,488 |
Chief Executive
Fran Mallace, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. Kyle Pottinger, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Phoenix Suns
Board Size
35
Paid Staff Size
47
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars
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 Arizona's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, cash | $5,243,331 |
| Internal special events, cash (less costs of direct benefits to donors: $390,103) | $2,506,351 |
| Contributions, donated goods and services | $1,320,171 |
| Forgiveness of PPP loan | $502,387 |
| Grants | $494,193 |
| Internal special events, donated goods and services | $28,915 |
| Other income | $5,509 |
| Change in value of split interest agreements | $-18,790 |
| Change in value of beneficial interest in assets held by others | $-54,396 |
| Investment income, net | $-553,809 |
| Total Income | $9,473,862 |
Programs: 67% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $9,473,862 |
| Total expenses: | $8,471,218 |
| Program expenses | $5,689,488 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,421,402 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,360,328 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,002,644 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,563,174 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $12,565,818 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,079,538 |
| Total Assets | $13,645,356 |
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