Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois
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 Illinois meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, IL
Also Known As:
Make-A-Wish Illinois
18,000+ life-changing wishes have been granted since inception in 1985 and 790 were granted within the last year. Children with critical illnesses receive a life changing experience that delivers a unique wish
journey to the wish kid and their family, enhancing the quality of life for the child and their family by promoting resilience and increasing well-being.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois's program expenses were:
| Wish Granting | $12,423,926 |
| Total Program Expenses | $12,423,926 |
Chief Executive
Stephanie Springs, Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Mr. Mike Warmuth, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
56
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, Solicitations for Used Clothing
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 Illinois's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, cash | $6,304,880 |
| Contributions, donated goods and services | $5,018,892 |
| Special events, less the cost of direct benefits to donors | $2,823,988 |
| Investment income, net | $1,992,243 |
| Grants | $327,000 |
| Other income | $39,276 |
| Total Income | $16,506,279 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $16,506,279 |
| Total expenses: | $17,002,893 |
| Program expenses | $12,423,926 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,956,730 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,622,237 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-496,614 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $18,320,254 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-303 |
| Ending Net Assets | $17,823,337 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,324,754 |
| Total Assets | $20,148,091 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois