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MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-0481941
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MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-0481941

Overview

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 organization focused on granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, with a significant portion of its funding directed towards California, Texas, and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Total Funding Given

$51.9M

2024
Grantees funded
64
Multi-year grantees
98%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$481.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$598.9K
L
Leslie Motter
Board Member
C
Cathleen Paugh
Board Member
Y
Yvonne Moss
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA?
No. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA give?
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and New York. 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 AMERICA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $481 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA make each year?
In 2024, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $51.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA fund recently?
In 2024, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OH KY & IN, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF METRO NEW YORK AND WESTERN NEW YORK, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA?
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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