MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
AI Summary
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $51.9 million across 64 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation 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
1
Patient social services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OH KY & IN
$29M
5%
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF METRO NEW YORK AND WESTERN NEW YORK
$25.9M
5%
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INC
$25.7M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$481.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$598.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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.