Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Virginia meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Virginia (Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia) grants wishes to children with critical illness. The organization reports granting 183 wishes during the fiscal year ended 2019. As reported by the organization, wishes are often transformative for the entire family, providing parents, siblings, and the children with something to look forward to, and then something joyful to remember.
For the year ended August 31, 2019, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Virginia's program expenses were:
Wish granting |
$2,421,924 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,421,924 |
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Chief Executive
Sheri Lambert, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$197,699
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Chair of the Board
Jennifer Sictor
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
VP Corporate Finance, Sentara Healthcare
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Board Size
17
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Paid Staff Size
16
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,954,239, 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 Foundation of Greater Virginia's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$2,445,462 |
Special events, net |
$368,511 |
Grants |
$140,266 |
Investment income, net |
$38,593 |
Other income |
$4,731 |
Total Income |
$2,997,563 |
- Programs: 78%
- Fundraising: 15%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$2,997,563 |
Program expenses |
$2,421,924 |
Fundraising expenses |
$468,865 |
Administrative expenses |
$244,157 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,134,946 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-137,383 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,219,871 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,082,488 |
Total Liabilities |
$156,962 |
Total Assets |
$1,239,450 |
Note: According to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia’s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2019, the organization received in-kind contributions of $1,155,167 including wish-related contributions ($1,121,436), advertising and media ($15,422), special events ($12,423), other ($3,486), professional services ($1,800), and inventory ($600).