Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut
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 Connecticut meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, CT
Make-A-Wish Connecticut (MAWCT) creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The organization reports that it is on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. MAWCT reports granting nearly 250 wishes in 2018.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut's program expenses were:
Wish Granting: $5,407,076
Total Program Expenses: $5,407,076
Chief Executive
Pamela Keough, President & CEO
Chair of the Board
Tracey Yurko, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Bridgewater Associates, LP
Board Size
22
Paid Staff Size
16
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Corporate solicitation, Foundation grants, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Print advertisements
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 Connecticut's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, cash | $3,584,030 |
| Contributions, Donated Goods and Services | $2,047,403 |
| Grants | $434,069 |
| Internal Special Events, Cash | $1,420,555 |
| Internal Special Events, Donated Goods and Services | $550 |
| Cost of Direct Benefits to Donors | $-343,848 |
| Investment Income | $627,594 |
| Other Income | $3,938 |
| Total Income | $7,774,291 |
Programs: 70% Fundraising: 21% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $7,774,291 |
| Total expenses: | $7,673,391 |
| Program expenses | $5,407,076 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,635,045 |
| Administrative expenses | $631,270 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $100,900 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,412,699 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $17,567 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,531,166 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,588,856 |
| Total Assets | $14,120,022 |
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