Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered in 1987, with $2,117,939 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4143 26th Ave S Ste 104, Fargo, ND, 58104 EIN 45-0393770 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▲ 8.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$6.3M
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 North Dakota— 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 rating37 mo reserves · +4% 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 North Dakota: 37 mo reserves · +4% 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 North Dakota— 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 North Dakota: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4143 26th Ave S Ste 104, Fargo, ND, 58104
- City
- Fargo
- State
- North Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.7M (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $830KNet assets $6.3M
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.1M
Total liabilities
$830K
Net assets
$6.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,117,939▲8.3% | $2,030,790▲8.0% | $6,300,543▲3.3% | $7,130,601▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,955,253▲13.5% | $1,880,747▲8.0% | $6,097,421▲9.9% | $6,311,149▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,723,404▼4.3% | $1,741,550▲13.5% | $5,547,436▲4.3% | $5,840,502▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,800,100▲20.9% | $1,533,876▲29.4% | $5,319,774▼13.0% | $5,442,379▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,489,265▲34.2% | $1,185,789▲3.9% | $6,117,996▲11.9% | $6,281,245▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,110,140▼18.1% | $1,141,312▼15.9% | $5,469,427▲6.3% | $5,627,552▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,356,209▼4.8% | $1,357,452▼10.7% | $5,143,249▲10.5% | $5,236,604▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,424,456▲14.0% | $1,520,016▲18.9% | $4,655,241▼1.9% | $5,208,331▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,249,167▲11.1% | $1,278,020▲4.5% | $4,743,634▲1.3% | $5,070,072▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,124,198▼52.5% | $1,222,426▲6.8% | $4,681,289▲0.6% | $4,969,402▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,365,733▼35.9% | $1,145,049▲50.2% | $4,652,951▲30.8% | $4,940,051▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,690,245 | $762,307▲12.4% | $3,556,745▲484% | $3,738,315▲352% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $677,985▲19.7% | $608,925▲41.9% | $827,419▲43.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $566,539▼4.4% | $429,269▲65.7% | $575,665▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $592,460▼5.9% | $259,016▲37.0% | $465,403▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $629,426 | $189,123 | $348,824 | 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 · $2.1M total
45 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $40,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $35,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,686 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $152,983 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $50,100 |
| Sanford | Community support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $28,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $19,367 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $5,422 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Funding for operations | 2022 | $126,483 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $23,611 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth development | 2022 | $14,111 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2022 | $13,787 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,280 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | Funding for operations | 2021 | $148,351 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-0393770, based in Fargo, North Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0393770.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota reported $2,117,939 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of North Dakota (EIN 45-0393770) 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.