Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA and West Virginia Inc

EIN: 251464177 501(c)(3)

Pittsburgh, PA

Total Revenue
$10,492,562
Total Expenses
$9,762,717
Total Assets
$16,385,685
Net Assets
$14,078,972
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Judith A Stone
Phone
4124719474
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA and West Virginia Inc, founded in 1983, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $9.8M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,376,773 Revenue: $0

In fiscal year 2025, Make-A-Wish removed a mortorium on all international travel and cruise wishes which typically account for about 40 wishes a year. The chapter was able to grant 489 wishes in the...

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In fiscal year 2025, Make-A-Wish removed a mortorium on all international travel and cruise wishes which typically account for about 40 wishes a year. The chapter was able to grant 489 wishes in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Wishes included 47 gift wishes,49 shopping sprees, 226 trips to a Disney resort, 10 play sets or playhouses,41 celebrity wishes, 46 trips to Hawaii,66 trips to a variety of locations. Unique wishes include Lilys wish to visit Williamsburg, VA, Morgans wish for an African Grey Parrot, Jordans wish to meet Jelly Roll, Mayas wish for a wheelchair-accessible backyard makeover, Francis wish to camp at Yosemite and Paisleys wish for a new piano and braille piano music books. Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia has met or exceeded all benchmarks of excellence set forth by its national organization, Make-A-Wish America. These include liquidity, wish growth, wish turnaround, cost per dollar raised and public support growth. The chapter has placed at the top of chapter performance for the last 20+ years. in its category (Large Chapters). Because of its management excellence, the chapter has been given five additional territories to manage by Make-A-Wish America, the first in 2000. The chapter is now helping to plan and finance wishes at other chapters with large wish pipelines to help reduce the wait time for wish chidren and their families.

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Not Applicable

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Not Applicable

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,981,745
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $457,950
Other Revenue $52,867
TOTAL REVENUE $10,492,562

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,835,164
Salaries & Benefits $3,677,174
Fundraising Expenses $1,363,713
Program Expenses $7,376,773
Other Expenses $1,250,379
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,762,717

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,492,562 $10,373,381 +0.0%
Expenses $9,762,717 $9,734,281 +0.0%
Net Income $729,845 $639,100 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
20
Employees
51
Volunteers
478

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
3
$846,417
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melissa M Anderson CPA Director (Exited 8/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Bakhshian Secretary 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David R Berk Esq Chair (Exited 8/25) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Mosites Bicket Esq Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Campbell MD Director (Exited 8/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dustin DeFranco Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Fedan CFA Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew George Director (Entered 9/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Glance AIA Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Guerrini Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leon Hoffman CPA Treasurer (Exited 8/25) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liborio LaRussa MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Douglas R Matthews Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Victoria McKenney Esq Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aarthi Murty Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ali Parker Esq Director (Entered 9/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracey T Staley Vice Chair (Entered 9/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Marie Tersak MD Director (Exited 8/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christy Totin Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Domenic Verdi CPA Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judith A Stone President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$376,194 $34,573 $410,767
Ann K Hohn Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Officer
$238,365 $24,586 $262,951
Lisa A Macioce CPA Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Officer
$152,286 $20,413 $172,699
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 $10,492,562 $9,762,717 $16,385,685 $729,845
2024 $10,373,381 $9,734,281 $15,085,299 $639,100
2023 $10,378,046 $9,459,326 $14,045,828 $918,720
2022 $9,531,813 $6,531,204 $11,942,873 $3,000,609
2021 $7,204,362 $5,880,536 $10,992,204 $1,323,826
2020 $7,138,775 $7,345,896 $6,754,436 $-207,121
2019 $9,287,584 $8,992,991 $6,290,275 $294,593
2018 $8,952,141 $8,050,787 $6,007,498 $901,354
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