Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenwood Vlg, Colorado, registered in 1983, with $8,365,781 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7951 E Maplewood Ave Ste 126, Greenwood Vlg, CO, 80111 EIN 74-2273004 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.4M
▼ 11.1% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.8M
Net assets
$9.9M
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 Colorado Inc— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +6% 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 Colorado Inc: 15 mo reserves · +6% 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 Colorado Inc— 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 Colorado Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7951 E Maplewood Ave Ste 126, Greenwood Vlg, CO, 80111
- City
- Greenwood Vlg
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.4M (FY2013) to $8.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.2MNet assets $9.9M
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.2M
Total liabilities
$2.2M
Net assets
$9.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,365,781▼11.1% | $7,848,515▲0.3% | $9,914,326▲4.6% | $12,150,816▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,406,142▲27.8% | $7,821,327▲2.8% | $9,479,573▲34.2% | $11,954,974▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,360,266▲13.4% | $7,610,028▲55.2% | $7,062,000▼3.1% | $9,832,676▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,493,063▲31.3% | $4,902,158▲25.6% | $7,285,775▲22.3% | $7,859,794▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,946,826▼7.3% | $3,903,439▼8.8% | $5,959,469▲27.4% | $6,496,793▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,336,251▼5.8% | $4,278,529▼15.0% | $4,677,148▲29.9% | $5,154,103▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,666,603▲18.6% | $5,030,994▲4.3% | $3,599,311▲609% | $4,000,530▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,776,342▼11.2% | $4,821,606▼21.5% | $507,461▼1.9% | $3,413,242▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,381,374▲26.7% | $6,144,150▲29.8% | $517,120▼57.6% | $2,905,783▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,246,135▼5.9% | $4,733,159▲18.0% | $1,220,987▼28.5% | $2,637,356▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,510,921▲2.3% | $4,012,108▼6.6% | $1,708,011▲41.3% | $2,717,145▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,409,223 | $4,295,137▲37.7% | $1,209,198▲10.4% | $2,388,159▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,118,937▲20.6% | $1,095,112▼6.6% | $1,926,090▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,585,767 | $1,172,683 | $1,732,317 | 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 · $18.8M total
118 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc totaling $18.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $186,906 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $114,415 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $54,995 |
| Denver Foundation | Children & youth services | 2024 | $25,500 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $10,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $7,500 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $1,773,782 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $184,850 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $133,966 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $100,135 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $69,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $53,410 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $49,578 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2273004, based in Greenwood Vlg, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2273004.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc reported $8,365,781 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Colorado Inc (EIN 74-2273004) 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.