Make-a-wish Foundation International
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation International is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1993, with $15,979,335 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1702 E Highland Ave Ste 305, Phoenix, AZ, 85016 EIN 86-0726985 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$16.0M
▲ 30.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$16.1M
Net assets
$2.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Make-a-wish Foundation International— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Make-a-wish Foundation International: 2 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Make-a-wish Foundation International— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Make-a-wish Foundation International: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1702 E Highland Ave Ste 305, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Personal Social Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.9M (FY2013) to $16.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
-0.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.4M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,979,335▲30.5% | $16,108,255▲30.0% | $2,614,092▼3.0% | $5,353,339▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,240,052▲98.1% | $12,393,466▲99.7% | $2,695,399▼4.3% | $5,074,278▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,177,730▲24.5% | $6,205,805▲29.5% | $2,816,577▼5.6% | $4,712,353▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,960,773▼42.3% | $4,792,966▼46.0% | $2,983,344▲19.5% | $4,646,772▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,593,574▼1.3% | $8,877,217 | $2,495,819▼7.3% | $4,040,360▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,706,311▲13.8% | $8,878,759▲16.5% | $2,691,560▼7.4% | $4,602,890▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,648,708▼1.7% | $7,621,417▼1.2% | $2,905,282▲2.0% | $4,230,807▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,783,892▲7.7% | $7,717,030▲9.3% | $2,849,438▲4.3% | $4,338,759▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,224,898▲11.6% | $7,060,082▲11.7% | $2,733,115▲9.5% | $4,566,194▲41.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,475,601▲10.1% | $6,320,618▲11.0% | $2,495,572▲3.3% | $3,230,589▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,880,173 | $5,693,927▲9.4% | $2,417,000▲13.2% | $3,180,672▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,203,306▲28.6% | $2,135,362▲2.1% | $2,781,500▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,045,456▲6.2% | $2,091,550▲1.0% | $2,492,365▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,810,582 | $2,069,820 | $2,435,993 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11.7M total
68 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation International totaling $11.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $81,282 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $48,031 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,881 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,530 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,269 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $483,813 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $117,230 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $102,100 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $68,503 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $65,516 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,462 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $7,928 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,116 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Funding for operations | 2022 | $378,262 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation International is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0726985, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation International's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0726985.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation International report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation International reported $15,979,335 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation International have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation International B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation International (EIN 86-0726985) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.