MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OH KY & IN

EIN: 341471131 501(c)(3) Health Care

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$18,472,500
Total Expenses
$21,323,483
Total Assets
$15,556,654
Net Assets
$13,396,365
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
JULI MILLER
Phone
6149230555
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OH KY & IN, founded in 1983, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $18.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $21.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,889,941
Program Service Revenue $22,775
Investment Income $390,376
Other Revenue $169,408
TOTAL REVENUE $18,472,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,328,832
Salaries & Benefits $6,745,885
Fundraising Expenses $3,198,603
Program Expenses $14,818,346
Other Expenses $3,248,766
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,323,483

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,472,500 $22,580,467 -0.2%
Expenses $21,323,483 $20,338,112 +0.0%
Net Income $-2,850,983 $2,242,355 -2.3%
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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
89
Volunteers
391

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
8
$873,145
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARA TROTT CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT BAHNUB VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA HESS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF MCFARLAND TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BEAR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYNEL CHRISTENSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALESSANDRO CIAFFONCINI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON FISHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK GALLUCCI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA HARRIS-BROWN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE HAUSFIELD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL HAUT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY HESSENAUER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HODGES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE HOOPER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIKA JURRENS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHYAM KARUNAKARAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY KEEFE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL LOUB DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ELAINE MARDIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA NICKLOY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRSTEN PARK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PAYNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WILKINSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT WOOD DIRECTOR (THRU 3/25/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MCCORMICK PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$322,382 $8,358 $330,740
JULI MILLER CHIEF MISSION OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$195,847 $6,388 $202,235
RUSSELL BETTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$184,630 $2,860 $187,490
KERI HAIBACH CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$134,799 $17,881 $152,680
WENDY MARRONI VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Highest
$125,294 $10,561 $135,855
AMY NELSON VICE PRESIDENT MARKET ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Highest
$119,017 $16,699 $135,716
SOPHIA MORTON SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MISSION 40.00
Highest
$122,452 $2,006 $124,458
KATIE FERRELL VP, MARKETING AND COMM. ENGAGMENT 40.00
Highest
$103,107 $28,327 $131,434
CHRISTINA TAYLOR SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$113,770 $4,006 $117,776
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 $18,472,500 $21,323,483 $15,556,654 $-2,850,983
2024 $22,580,467 $20,338,112 $18,229,926 $2,242,355
2023 $19,346,875 $20,692,282 $15,713,308 $-1,345,407
2022 $17,495,936 $16,631,118 $15,633,328 $864,818
2021 $13,599,516 $12,164,307 $15,872,839 $1,435,209
2020 $15,445,331 $12,957,671 $13,244,363 $2,487,660
2019 $14,530,633 $15,409,247 $9,695,072 $-878,614
2018 $15,272,795 $15,430,924 $10,898,664 $-158,129
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