Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1983, with $4,646,575 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1919 University Ave W Ste 415, Saint Paul, MN, 55104 EIN 41-1422893 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.6M
▲ 0.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.7M
Net assets
$4.9M
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 Minnesota— 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 rating12 mo reserves · -2% 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 Minnesota: 12 mo reserves · -2% 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 Minnesota— 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 Minnesota: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1919 University Ave W Ste 415, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.2M (FY2013) to $4.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $358KNet assets $4.9M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.3M
Total liabilities
$358K
Net assets
$4.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,646,575▲0.7% | $4,739,019▼0.9% | $4,893,722▼0.1% | $5,251,504▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,616,331▲1.7% | $4,782,641▲6.5% | $4,899,977▲7.3% | $5,422,101▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,540,733▲9.9% | $4,492,761▲11.8% | $4,564,584▲3.1% | $5,022,671▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,131,969▲9.5% | $4,019,693▲38.9% | $4,429,078▼12.8% | $4,851,224▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,773,668▼1.2% | $2,894,729▼20.9% | $5,081,987▲28.4% | $5,452,506▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,818,472▼4.9% | $3,661,394▼10.6% | $3,958,757▲4.9% | $4,397,421▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,014,338▲1.9% | $4,094,723▲5.1% | $3,772,763▲100% | $4,031,293▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,939,011▼19.0% | $3,894,311▼5.7% | $1,885,475▼0.4% | $3,984,820▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,865,516▲29.9% | $4,131,098▲0.3% | $1,892,958▲51.8% | $4,313,561▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,744,684▼24.8% | $4,119,358▼23.2% | $1,246,854▼23.3% | $3,381,683▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,978,854▲17.3% | $5,360,827▲33.9% | $1,625,387▼25.4% | $3,952,287▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,245,936 | $4,002,302▲8.0% | $2,178,193▲12.6% | $4,070,994▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,704,199▲1.5% | $1,935,153▼10.8% | $3,756,881▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,648,803▲21.7% | $2,170,639▼12.8% | $3,932,111▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,998,889 | $2,489,616 | $3,735,412 | 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 · $13.7M total
113 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota totaling $13.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, health | 2024 | $139,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $60,536 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $27,015 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $23,062 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $14,421 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $5,567 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $872,655 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $72,608 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, health | 2023 | $62,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $31,200 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $30,575 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $27,350 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $24,259 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $21,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1422893, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1422893.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota reported $4,646,575 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Minnesota (EIN 41-1422893) 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.