Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Southfield, Michigan, registered in 1985, with $11,850,606 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20750 Civic Center Dr Ste 180, Southfield, MI, 48076 EIN 38-2505812 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$11.9M
▲ 12.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$10.9M
Net assets
$12.2M
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 Michigan— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +8% 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 Michigan: 14 mo reserves · +8% 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 Michigan— 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 Michigan: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20750 Civic Center Dr Ste 180, Southfield, MI, 48076
- City
- Southfield
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.1M (FY2013) to $11.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $12.2M
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.3M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$12.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,850,606▲12.7% | $10,870,509▲8.1% | $12,246,210▲11.6% | $14,279,489▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,510,826▲12.5% | $10,053,790▲26.3% | $10,970,211▲5.7% | $11,914,402▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,345,846▼6.4% | $7,960,774▲22.3% | $10,379,402▲8.4% | $11,045,814▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,980,417▲8.3% | $6,510,504▼12.8% | $9,576,559▲60.0% | $10,107,725▲45.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,212,863▲6.9% | $7,463,195▼6.8% | $5,983,611▲45.2% | $6,949,062▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,614,685▲5.5% | $8,005,685▼8.2% | $4,122,100▲1259% | $4,808,201▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,164,131▲4.5% | $8,723,558▲1.2% | -$355,615▼287% | $4,270,909▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,810,401▲10.1% | $8,622,407▲4.4% | $190,574▼69.2% | $4,703,678▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,096,599▼1.1% | $8,260,695▲17.1% | $619,096▼63.6% | $4,388,230▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,175,835▲18.2% | $7,057,079▲10.2% | $1,699,937▼6.2% | $4,232,528▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,072,636 | $6,405,763▼1.4% | $1,812,208▼0.9% | $4,530,345▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,496,568▲9.7% | $1,828,541▲0.6% | $4,091,969▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,923,771▼1.8% | $1,817,198▲17.1% | $3,924,735▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,031,689 | $1,552,046 | $3,481,221 | 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 · $16.7M total
130 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan totaling $16.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $90,689 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $89,491 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $55,676 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $22,750 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $16,700 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $12,100 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,222 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,100 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $1,075,321 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $281,132 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $94,280 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $56,056 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $51,707 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $40,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2505812, based in Southfield, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2505812.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan reported $11,850,606 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Michigan (EIN 38-2505812) 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.