Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, registered in 1986, with $3,543,999 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
607 Highland Colony Pkwy Ste 100, Ridgeland, MS, 39157 EIN 64-0730362 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.5M
▲ 5.1% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.5M
Net assets
$4.6M
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 Mississippi Chartered— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +28% 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 Mississippi Chartered: 22 mo reserves · +28% 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 Mississippi Chartered— 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 Mississippi Chartered: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 607 Highland Colony Pkwy Ste 100, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
- City
- Ridgeland
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $541KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
28.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$541K
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,543,999▲5.1% | $2,542,699▼1.7% | $4,594,166▲31.9% | $5,135,134▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,370,544▲15.4% | $2,585,621▲26.4% | $3,482,375▲28.8% | $4,009,872▲38.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,919,674▲25.1% | $2,044,907▲66.8% | $2,704,022▲47.8% | $2,903,682▲47.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,334,465▲56.7% | $1,225,933▼12.3% | $1,829,255▲154% | $1,962,877▲115% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,489,818▼31.8% | $1,398,517▼19.5% | $720,723▲14.2% | $913,839▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,183,372▲17.8% | $1,737,973▼8.6% | $631,072▲181% | $771,940▲108% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,853,744▼10.4% | $1,901,559▼7.6% | -$777,740▼6.6% | $372,002▼32.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,069,707▲13.6% | $2,058,583▼3.7% | -$729,925▲1.5% | $549,199▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,821,262▲17.1% | $2,137,343▲5.6% | -$741,049▼74.4% | $426,401▼21.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,555,395▲4.7% | $2,024,105▲33.3% | -$424,968▼1072% | $543,354▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,485,350 | $1,517,931▲20.8% | $43,742▼42.7% | $490,160▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,256,560▲27.1% | $76,324▲313% | $468,085▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $988,438▲3.8% | $18,492▲110% | $446,870▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $952,642▼27.9% | -$178,064▲40.5% | $384,901▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,321,364 | -$299,347 | $414,897 | 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 · $3.8M total
35 grants to Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered totaling $3.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,021 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,600 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $521,632 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $70,996 |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Support the granting of wishes for children with critical illnesses to help give hope, strength, and joy | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $9,649 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,640 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $6,600 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Funding for operations | 2022 | $400,593 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2022 | $21,715 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $14,517 |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Support the granting of wishes for children with critical illnesses to help give hope, strength, and joy | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0730362, based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered's EIN?
- Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0730362.
- How much revenue does Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered report?
- Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered reported $3,543,999 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Wish Foundation of Mississippi Chartered (EIN 64-0730362) 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.