Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scarborough, Maine, registered in 1993, with $3,048,494 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
66 Mussey Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074 EIN 01-0477512 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.0M
▲ 9.2% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.3M
Net assets
$7.0M
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 Maine— 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 rating36 mo reserves · +25% 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 Maine: 36 mo reserves · +25% 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 Maine— 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 Maine: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 66 Mussey Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074
- City
- Scarborough
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $287KNet assets $7.0M
Operating margin
25.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.2M
Total liabilities
$287K
Net assets
$7.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,048,494▲9.2% | $2,287,513▲12.0% | $6,951,705▲23.1% | $7,238,972▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,790,894▼1.5% | $2,043,183▲18.8% | $5,647,010▲19.4% | $5,827,963▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,832,065▲43.6% | $1,720,513▲28.8% | $4,729,727▲16.7% | $4,855,884▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,972,529▲31.5% | $1,335,336▲0.9% | $4,052,458▲36.6% | $4,242,812▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,499,518▼19.5% | $1,322,858▼11.2% | $2,967,194▲12.8% | $3,156,597▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,862,306▲2.6% | $1,490,026▼3.6% | $2,630,892▲56.0% | $2,791,797▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,814,962▲5.2% | $1,545,974▲21.7% | $1,686,420▲30.6% | $2,357,224▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,725,605▲21.0% | $1,270,648▼10.3% | $1,291,011▲76.5% | $1,845,013▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,425,751▲12.7% | $1,417,046▲6.1% | $731,608▲12.2% | $1,289,104▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,265,587▼14.9% | $1,335,008▼0.7% | $652,031▼21.5% | $1,225,281▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,486,721 | $1,344,301▲21.1% | $830,728▲37.1% | $1,371,080▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,110,507▲3.4% | $605,792▲4.9% | $1,033,533▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,073,853▼19.3% | $577,300▲52.3% | $1,047,132▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,331,030 | $378,952 | $852,663 | 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 · $3.1M total
56 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0477512, based in Scarborough, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0477512.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine reported $3,048,494 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Maine (EIN 01-0477512) 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.