Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 1988, with $1,474,962 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6700 Baum Dr Ste 7, Knoxville, TN, 37919 EIN 58-1799549 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▼ 2.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.5M
Net assets
$939K
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 East Tennessee 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 rating8 mo reserves · +0% 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 East Tennessee Inc: 8 mo reserves · +0% 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 East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6700 Baum Dr Ste 7, Knoxville, TN, 37919
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $910K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $124KNet assets $939K
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$124K
Net assets
$939K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,474,962▼2.7% | $1,473,043▲0.7% | $939,143▼0.6% | $1,062,868▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,515,931▲31.2% | $1,463,456▲46.7% | $944,599▲5.8% | $1,084,327▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,155,382▲21.4% | $997,732▲88.9% | $892,453▲25.1% | $934,524▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $951,490▲22.6% | $528,248▼40.2% | $713,205▲150% | $728,731▲110% | 990 |
| 2019 | $775,910▼20.3% | $883,113▼6.6% | $285,088▼25.8% | $347,744▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $973,288▼4.8% | $945,972▼20.0% | $384,432▲215% | $421,307▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,022,819▼0.9% | $1,182,080▼15.2% | -$333,543▼94.6% | $389,854▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,032,560▲20.2% | $1,394,120▲40.9% | -$171,392▼196% | $458,755▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $858,794▼21.9% | $989,404▼18.9% | $179,171▼43.1% | $549,099▼29.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,099,943▲20.9% | $1,219,459▲29.2% | $314,880▼31.4% | $778,609▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $909,535 | $943,873▲2.9% | $459,072▼5.4% | $636,350▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $917,043▼3.8% | $485,326▲13.4% | $654,078▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $953,204▲31.1% | $428,092▼9.5% | $635,597▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $727,119▼10.9% | $473,084▲84.8% | $662,288▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $815,895 | $255,987 | $563,188 | 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 · $3.6M total
49 grants to Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $23,458 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $16,369 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $360,992 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $26,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $21,750 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $15,580 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,630 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,377 |
| Eastman Credit Union | General contribution | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,236 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Funding for operations | 2022 | $367,327 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2022 | $48,361 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $27,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1799549, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc's EIN?
- Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1799549.
- How much revenue does Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc report?
- Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc reported $1,474,962 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc (EIN 58-1799549) 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.