MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, having provided $1 million in grants to four grantees in 2021. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and engagement is strictly by invitation based on established relationships. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Cause Areas
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Patient social services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
$1.1M
83%
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SC INC
$100K
8%
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
$75K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO?
No. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO give?
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO make each year?
In 2021, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO fund recently?
In 2025, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SC INC, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO?
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.