Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming
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 Wyoming meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Together, we create
life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses."
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, WY
Wish Granting
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming's program expenses were:
| Wish Granting | $961,113 |
| Total Program Expenses | $961,113 |
Chief Executive
Morgan Poloncic, CEO
Compensation*
$116,062
Chair of the Board
Ryan Ford
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Wyo Legal, LLC
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
5
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, 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 Wyoming's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $810,759 |
| Investment Income | $442,128 |
| Special Events | $356,555 |
| Contributions In Kind | $334,520 |
| Grants | $84,601 |
| Other Income | $10,500 |
| Total Income | $2,039,063 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $2,039,063 |
| Total expenses: | $1,274,106 |
| Program expenses | $961,113 |
| Fundraising expenses | $110,874 |
| Administrative expenses | $202,119 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $764,957 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,980,846 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,745,803 |
| Total Liabilities | $151,408 |
| Total Assets | $3,897,211 |
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