Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Murray, Utah, registered in 1986, with $5,056,260 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
771 E Winchester St, Murray, UT, 84107 EIN 74-2392822 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.1M
▼ 24.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.7M
Net assets
$11.6M
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 Utah 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 rating30 mo reserves · +7% 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 Utah Inc: 30 mo reserves · +7% 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 Utah 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 Utah Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2013) to $5.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $283KNet assets $11.6M
Operating margin
7.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.9M
Total liabilities
$283K
Net assets
$11.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,056,260▼24.4% | $4,693,193▲0.3% | $11,569,744▲9.2% | $11,852,439▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,689,319▲72.7% | $4,677,312▲23.2% | $10,593,201▲28.5% | $10,913,325▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,872,708▼34.6% | $3,795,113▲32.4% | $8,244,873▼6.9% | $8,516,334▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,918,882▲93.3% | $2,867,193▼8.4% | $8,853,574▲58.8% | $9,215,712▲54.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,062,349▼46.3% | $3,128,487▼4.1% | $5,576,495▼1.3% | $5,956,566▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,703,805▲84.1% | $3,260,893▲4.0% | $5,648,809▲225% | $5,924,121▲75.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,097,787▼1.0% | $3,135,856▼4.4% | $1,738,987▼2.6% | $3,368,066▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,128,794▲10.5% | $3,280,558▲31.1% | $1,785,328▼7.5% | $3,331,331▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,831,677▲21.0% | $2,501,707▼15.3% | $1,930,030▲20.9% | $3,096,711▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,339,412▲6.9% | $2,952,761▲22.5% | $1,596,270▼28.2% | $2,899,774▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,187,897 | $2,410,591▲33.1% | $2,222,537▼8.9% | $3,045,860▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,810,493▼29.5% | $2,439,106▲5.5% | $2,950,646▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,567,723▲29.9% | $2,311,542▼16.4% | $2,835,087▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,976,008 | $2,765,190 | $3,097,809 | 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 · $8.4M total
71 grants to Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc totaling $8.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2024 | $48,570 |
| University Impact | To support organization | 2024 | $42,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Utah | General support | 2024 | $42,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $26,370 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,305 |
| Make- A- Wish Foundation of America | General support | 2023 | $761,325 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $446,331 |
| Car Donation Foundation | General support | 2023 | $47,603 |
| The Community Foundation of Utah | General support | 2023 | $46,000 |
| University Impact | To support organization | 2023 | $29,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $17,650 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,527 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $12,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2392822, based in Murray, Utah. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc's EIN?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2392822.
- How much revenue does Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc report?
- Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc reported $5,056,260 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make-a-wish Foundation of Utah Inc (EIN 74-2392822) 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.