Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1983, with $11,222,489 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5430 Lbj Freeway 260, Dallas, TX, 75240 EIN 75-1889666 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2023)
$11.2M
▲ 12.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$12.8M
Net assets
$9.3M
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.
C+
—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 Texas— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -14% 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 Texas: 9 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Texas— 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 Texas: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.2M (FY2013) to $11.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $9.3M
Operating margin
-14.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.5M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$9.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,222,489▲12.3% | $12,825,750▲10.2% | $9,312,813▼12.8% | $10,510,365▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,993,067▼6.6% | $11,638,438▲8.0% | $10,684,924▼12.4% | $12,983,141▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,696,072▲22.2% | $10,778,536▲71.4% | $12,195,198▼0.5% | $14,038,862▼33.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,755,280▲39.0% | $6,289,812▼14.6% | $12,259,549▲24.9% | $21,159,028▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,298,589▼47.0% | $7,364,103▼29.9% | $9,815,219▼11.3% | $18,799,351▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,883,461▲7.6% | $10,507,608▼4.3% | $11,069,612▲114% | $19,919,742▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,044,991▼9.3% | $10,979,221▼10.1% | $5,164,366▲1.1% | $19,011,174▲77.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,180,314▲28.4% | $12,212,799▲11.9% | $5,109,641▼0.4% | $10,696,874▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,489,675▲3.6% | $10,915,011▲18.6% | $5,129,924▼16.8% | $9,638,324▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,161,884▲11.9% | $9,199,716▲27.2% | $6,166,255▼1.1% | $9,381,011▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,186,949 | $7,231,585▲4.3% | $6,234,434▲18.5% | $8,623,137▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,932,864▲4.2% | $5,261,940▲23.4% | $7,758,705▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,650,609▲25.2% | $4,263,634▲17.9% | $6,314,136▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $5,311,808 | $3,616,728 | $5,521,300 | 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 · $26.1M total
155 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas totaling $26.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $223,595 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $126,949 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $67,888 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $36,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $32,113 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,254 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $1,865,497 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $188,659 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $143,065 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $62,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $54,777 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $48,531 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $12,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-1889666, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-1889666.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas reported $11,222,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of North Texas (EIN 75-1889666) 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.