Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1987, with $14,020,422 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
200 W Monroe St Ste 1801, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 36-3422138 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$14.0M
▲ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.6M
Net assets
$15.7M
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.
C+
—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 Illinois Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -11% 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 Illinois Inc: 12 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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 Illinois 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 Illinois Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.5M (FY2013) to $14.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.2MNet assets $15.7M
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.9M
Total liabilities
$2.2M
Net assets
$15.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,020,422▲3.2% | $15,603,529▲1.6% | $15,654,763▼12.2% | $17,897,715▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,582,677▲4.3% | $15,353,663▲2.0% | $17,823,337▼2.7% | $20,148,091▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,025,992▲6.0% | $15,051,227▲46.2% | $18,320,254▼6.0% | $19,783,797▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,285,736▼11.0% | $10,297,014▲16.5% | $19,499,655▲0.1% | $20,840,047▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,806,145▲13.5% | $8,842,003▼12.0% | $19,483,397▲51.0% | $21,222,367▲47.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,160,093▼1.0% | $10,049,688▼24.1% | $12,906,703▲15.3% | $14,358,010▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,279,424▼5.9% | $13,240,276▲7.6% | $11,198,679▲54.7% | $12,588,652▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,047,103▲3.7% | $12,303,599▲1.9% | $7,240,515▲12.8% | $13,309,745▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,576,266▲4.8% | $12,069,778▼0.6% | $6,416,224▲20.3% | $12,515,184▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,004,790▲3.5% | $12,147,247▲6.8% | $5,333,271▲2.8% | $11,568,589▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $11,597,871▲10.0% | $11,372,072▲2.0% | $5,186,406▼12.0% | $11,120,006▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,543,282 | $11,151,665▲9.6% | $5,891,722▲1.2% | $11,677,367▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,176,240▲6.7% | $5,820,644▲2.3% | $10,451,248▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,537,411▲6.3% | $5,689,290▲18.8% | $9,954,375▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,968,725 | $4,787,183 | $9,327,512 | 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 · $37.1M total
163 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc totaling $37.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $185,146 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $144,590 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $85,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $58,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $41,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $32,317 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, buckin for heroes | 2024 | $10,250 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,528 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,204 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,100 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $2,604,206 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $268,865 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $213,221 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $178,860 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3422138, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3422138.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc reported $14,020,422 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois Inc (EIN 36-3422138) 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.