Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1985, with $22,580,467 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2545 Farmers Dr Ste 300, Columbus, OH, 43235 EIN 34-1471131 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$22.6M
▲ 16.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$20.3M
Net assets
$16.0M
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 Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +10% 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 Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc: 9 mo reserves · +10% 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 Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc— 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 Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2545 Farmers Dr Ste 300, Columbus, OH, 43235
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.5M (FY2013) to $22.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $16.0M
Operating margin
9.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.2M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$16.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,580,467▲16.7% | $20,338,112▼1.7% | $15,957,697▲21.9% | $18,229,926▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,346,875▲10.6% | $20,692,282▲24.4% | $13,088,206▼8.3% | $15,713,308▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $17,495,936▲28.7% | $16,631,118▲36.7% | $14,273,480▲2.9% | $15,633,328▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,599,516▼12.0% | $12,164,307▼6.1% | $13,871,142▲18.2% | $15,872,839▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,445,331▲6.3% | $12,957,671▼15.9% | $11,732,515▲31.8% | $13,244,363▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $14,530,633▼4.9% | $15,409,247▼0.1% | $8,904,210▲505% | $9,695,072▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,272,795▲15.2% | $15,430,924▲40.7% | $1,471,238▲0.9% | $10,898,664▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $13,253,110▼14.3% | $10,970,738▼35.0% | $1,458,473▲222% | $9,900,980▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,461,959▲22.2% | $16,884,288▲7.0% | -$1,193,527▼914% | $9,076,501▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,654,668▲1.6% | $15,773,042▲20.9% | $146,679▼95.8% | $8,342,101▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $12,450,696 | $13,051,494▲17.1% | $3,496,172▼12.1% | $9,210,966▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,145,241▲3.0% | $3,975,610▲16.0% | $8,459,184▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,821,342▲37.3% | $3,427,263▲42.7% | $6,922,497▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $7,880,112 | $2,401,713 | $5,715,309 | 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 · $38.2M total
248 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc totaling $38.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $173,050 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $110,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $99,528 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $79,676 |
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $79,500 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Various programs/gen | 2024 | $78,750 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $58,163 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $20,750 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $13,700 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,750 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $11,360 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $10,200 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,632 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1471131, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1471131.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc reported $22,580,467 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc (EIN 34-1471131) 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.