Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Meets Standards
 
                            Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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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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                                    Complaints
Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
                            
MISSION STATEMENT:
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Year, State Incorporated:
                            2006, OH                            
PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1983, the Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Chapter of Make-A-Wish has granted nearly 12,000 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.
For the year ended August 31, 2022, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana's program expenses were:
| Wish Granting | $12,043,414 | 
| Total Program Expenses | $12,043,414 | 
Chief Executive
                                Stephanie McCormick, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
                                Russell MI Betts, Chief Operating Officer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
                            Payne & Payne Renovation & Design
Board Size
                            20
Paid Staff Size
                            110                            
Method(s) Used:
                                    Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, 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 Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions - Cash | $10,986,504 | 
| Contributions - Donated Goods & Services | $3,377,737 | 
| Internal Special Events | $2,566,482 | 
| Grants | $1,634,553 | 
| Forgiveness of Paycheck Proteciton Program Loan | $1,017,162 | 
| Other Income | $26,847 | 
| Internal Special Events - Donated Goods & Services | $8,044 | 
| Loss on Disposal of Equipment | $-1,529 | 
| Change in Split Interest Agreements | $-17,151 | 
| Less Costs of Driect Benefits to Donors | $-502,180 | 
| Investment Loss, Net | $-1,167,735 | 
| Total Income | $17,928,734 | 
Programs: 69% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $17,928,734 | 
| Total expenses: | $17,526,396 | 
| Program expenses | $12,043,414 | 
| Fundraising expenses | $2,659,170 | 
| Administrative expenses | $2,823,812 | 
| Other expenses | $0 | 
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $402,338 | 
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,871,142 | 
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | 
| Ending Net Assets | $14,273,480 | 
| Total Liabilities | $1,359,848 | 
| Total Assets | $15,633,328 | 
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