MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELAWARE AND SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY

EIN: 222755963 501(c)(3) Health Care

BLUE BELL, PA

Total Revenue
$7,224,441
Total Expenses
$6,806,626
Total Assets
$6,097,056
Net Assets
$5,387,202
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER DAVIS
Phone
2156549355
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELAWARE AND SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $7.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $6.8M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADEPHIA, DELAWARE & SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,944,832 Revenue: $11,250

IT IS THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLE OF OUR VISION TO GRANT THE WISH OF EVERY ELIGIBLE CHILD, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 1/2 AND 18. FOR WISH KIDS, JUST THE ACT OF MAKING THEIR WISH COME TRUE CAN GIVE THEM THE...

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IT IS THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLE OF OUR VISION TO GRANT THE WISH OF EVERY ELIGIBLE CHILD, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 1/2 AND 18. FOR WISH KIDS, JUST THE ACT OF MAKING THEIR WISH COME TRUE CAN GIVE THEM THE COURAGE TO COMPLY WITH THEIR MEDICAL TREATMENTS. WITH OUR WISH MAKING PROCESS, WE STRIVE TO BRING A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT AND HOPE DURING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TIMES AND DELIVER A JOYFUL LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE WHETHER THE WISH IS A PRINCESS PARTY, SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS, OR THE COUNTLESS OTHER POSSIBILITIES DREAMED UP BY THE MAGICAL MIND OF A CHILD. THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF PA, DELAWARE & SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY GRANTED 334 LIFE CHANGING WISHES IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2024. THE TOTAL COST OF WISHES GRANTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WAS $5,497,273. OF THIS AMOUNT, $550,155 WAS CONTRIBUTED BY VARIOUS VENDORS WHO PROVIDED IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS SUCH AS TRAVEL AND TRAVEL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, AND OTHER SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES TO COMPLETE A CHILD'S WISH. FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES, THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED AS CONTRIBUTION REVENUE AND GRANTED WISH EXPENSE. FOR FORM 990, HOWEVER, THE IRS REQUIRES THIS AMOUNT BE EXCLUDED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,033,100
Program Service Revenue $11,250
Investment Income $201,474
Other Revenue $-21,383
TOTAL REVENUE $7,224,441

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,373,873
Salaries & Benefits $2,431,254
Fundraising Expenses $1,083,996
Program Expenses $4,944,832
Other Expenses $1,001,499
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,806,626

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,224,441 $6,404,711 +0.1%
Expenses $6,806,626 $6,428,977 +0.1%
Net Income $417,815 $-24,266 -18.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
32
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$315,880
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
1
$181,479
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER DAVIS PRESIDENT/CEO 37.50
Officer
$303,731 $12,149 $315,880
BRUCE FELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY REISS-CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA FELDMAN VP DEVELOPMENT 37.50
Key Emp
$167,736 $13,743 $181,479
KAREN TRATEN SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 37.50
Highest
$139,732 $21,002 $160,734
JOSEPH LYNCH DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS 37.50
Highest
$121,378 $7,860 $129,238
SUSAN ARTHUR CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BELFUS VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA CALEGA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL ROVNER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA TUCKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY BO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BRODY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BROUSSEAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY CAMP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB CRONER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED DEANGELIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE FELGOISE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HACKETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXA HOGARTY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HUTTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER KELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH SESOK-PIZZINI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $7,224,441 $6,806,626 $6,097,056 $417,815
2023 $6,404,711 $6,428,977 $5,397,776 $-24,266
2022 $5,976,518 $4,637,160 $5,206,932 $1,339,358
2021 $4,070,559 $3,445,095 $3,956,221 $625,464
2020 $4,302,342 $4,287,799 $3,206,542 $14,543
2019 $5,581,793 $5,762,605 $3,104,884 $-180,812
2018 $6,109,473 $7,052,843 $3,027,958 $-943,370
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