Make-a-wish Foundation of Central
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of Central is a 501(c)(3) organization based in W Lake Hills, Texas, registered in 1985, with $4,444,524 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3600 Bee Caves Rd Ste 100, W Lake Hills, TX, 78746 EIN 74-2357788 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.4M
▼ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$2.8M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 of Central— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 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 of Central: 8 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 of Central— 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 of Central: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3600 Bee Caves Rd Ste 100, W Lake Hills, TX, 78746
- City
- W Lake Hills
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.6M (FY2013) to $4.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,444,524▼7.1% | $4,473,335▼7.8% | $2,838,117▼0.5% | $4,423,313▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,786,008▲19.8% | $4,852,593▼13.8% | $2,851,781▼1.3% | $4,644,805▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,995,211▼29.9% | $5,627,690▲22.4% | $2,890,122▼36.2% | $4,870,587▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,698,140▲25.9% | $4,599,599▲46.2% | $4,529,508▲31.9% | $5,136,950▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,525,979▲13.9% | $3,145,046▼13.2% | $3,433,103▲66.5% | $4,211,146▲66.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,973,405▼16.6% | $3,621,700▼20.4% | $2,062,092▲8.9% | $2,526,025▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,763,998▲6.6% | $4,548,015▼7.8% | $1,893,748▲247% | $2,259,709▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,468,675▲20.2% | $4,934,269▲19.5% | -$1,285,549▼56.8% | $2,085,803▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,717,677▼2.1% | $4,127,913▼5.5% | -$819,955▼100% | $2,198,602▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,797,690▲8.6% | $4,368,069▲2.3% | -$409,719▼352% | $2,321,557▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,498,226▼3.0% | $4,270,449▲36.2% | $162,618▼82.6% | $2,226,413▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,608,068 | $3,135,448▲35.6% | $934,841▲102% | $1,903,345▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,312,409 | $462,221 | $1,400,861 | 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 · $14.9M total
102 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Central totaling $14.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $167,472 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $114,128 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $45,607 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $23,816 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $9,760 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $896,998 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $252,139 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $85,550 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $45,150 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $40,002 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Central a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Central is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2357788, based in W Lake Hills, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Central's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Central's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2357788.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Central report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Central reported $4,444,524 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Central have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Central B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Central (EIN 74-2357788) 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.