Make-A-Wish International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1993, AZ
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Affiliates
Make-A-Wish Argentina
Make-A-Wish Australia
Make-A-Wish Austria
Make-A-Wish Belgium South
Make-A-Wish Belgium Vlaanderen
Make-A-Wish Brazil
Make-A-Wish Canada
Make-A-Wish Chile
Make-A-Wish Colombia
Make-A-Wish Denmark
Make-A-Wish France
Make-A-Wish Germany
Make-A-Wish Greece
Make-A-Wish Hong Kong
Make-A-Wish India
Make-A-Wish Ireland
Make-A-Wish Israel
Make-A-Wish Italy
Make-A-Wish Japan
Make-A-Wish Korea
Make-A-Wish Malaysia
Make-A-Wish Mexico
Make-A-Wish Netherlands
Make-A-Wish New Zealand
Make-A-Wish Norway
Make-A-Wish Pacific Islands
Make-A-Wish Pakistan
Make-A-Wish Panama
Make-A-Wish Peru
Make-A-Wish Philippines
Make-A-Wish Portugal
Make-A-Wish Shanghai
Make-A-Wish Singapore
Make-A-Wish Spain
Make-A-Wish Switzerland
Make-A-Wish Taiwan
Make-A-Wish Turkey
Make-A-Wish United Arab Emirates
Make-A-Wish United Kingdom
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Stated Purpose
"to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses."
Make-A-Wish Foundation International (The Foundation) provides financial and managerial assistance to its affiliated organizations globally to enhance opportunities to satisfy the wishes of children with critical illnesses. The Foundation grants wishes to children who are at least three years of age, but have not yet reached their 18th birthday. A child's treating physician determines if the child is medically eligible for a wish based on the medical criteria established by the organization. Through its services, the organization seeks to empower children to fight their illness and energizes the family and community to support the child.
For the year ended August 31, 2020, Make-A-Wish International's program expenses were:
Program services |
$7,589,775 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$7,589,775 |
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Chief Executive
Luciano Manzo, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Markos Tambakeras
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Kennametal
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Board Size
13
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Paid Staff Size
19
Note: Mr. Manzo became President and Chief Executive Officer on February 2nd, 2020. Compensation information for his role as President and Chief Executive Officer is not available at this time. Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Michel Rudolphie, received $165,134 in compensation in 2019.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door appeals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $7,522,230, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 International's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and grants |
$7,522,230 |
Affiliate member dues |
$1,550,425 |
Investment income |
$48,918 |
Other income |
($19,916) |
Total Income |
$9,101,657 |
- Programs: 82%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 6%
Total Income |
$9,101,657 |
Program expenses |
$7,589,775 |
Fundraising expenses |
$580,938 |
Administrative expenses |
$1,126,685 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$9,297,398 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-195,741 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$2,691,560 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,495,819 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,544,541 |
Total Assets |
$4,040,360 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31 2020, the Foundation received in-kind contributions totaling $4,255,303 in the form of airline flights, hotel accommodations, theme park visits, and professional fees.