Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska
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 Nebraska meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, NE
Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants the wishes of children in Nebraska who are between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 and diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. They are given the chance to dream. Make-A-Wish has a unique purpose. We listen to the quiet whispers and dreams of these special children and then we make their wishes come true. Fear and fatigue are pushed aside by excitement that bubbles out in giggles and shy smiles. We replace riding in wheelchairs with traveling in stretch limousines. And doctor's visits give way to a command performance by their favorite characters. Whatever their minds can conceive and hearts can dream, we do our best to make reality. Wishes usually fall into one of four categories: I wish to go, I wish to be, I wish to have, I wish meet. In an effort to alleviate any possible stress to the family, Make-A-Wish covers any expenses related to making the wish come true.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska's program expenses were:
| Total Program Expenses | $4,557,040 |
| Total Program Expenses | $4,557,040 |
Chief Executive
Brigette Young, President
Compensation*
$243,097
Chair of the Board
Kelly Hillman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Union Bank and Trust
Board Size
21
Paid Staff Size
11
* 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 Nebraska's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Donated Goods and Services | $2,290,416 |
| Contributions | $1,954,166 |
| Investment Income | $1,438,047 |
| Special Events | $876,203 |
| Grants | $445,639 |
| Other Income | $600 |
| Total Income | $7,005,071 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $7,005,071 |
| Total expenses: | $5,595,914 |
| Program expenses | $4,557,040 |
| Fundraising expenses | $610,224 |
| Administrative expenses | $428,650 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,409,157 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $12,452,493 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,861,650 |
| Total Liabilities | $711,675 |
| Total Assets | $14,573,325 |
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