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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $11.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $13.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
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...
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 ANY OF THE COUNTLESS OTHER POSSIBILITIES DREAMED UP BY THE MAGICAL MIND OF A CHILD. THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN GRANTED 451 LIFE-CHANGING WISHES IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2024. THE TOTAL COST OF WISHES GRANTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WAS $11,152,929. OF THIS AMOUNT, $939,987 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 TO BE EXCLUDED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10,996,862 | $10,188,261 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $13,074,202 | $9,451,607 | +0.4% |
| Net Income | $-2,077,340 | $736,654 | -3.8% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| JOE IMHOFF | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH STRAKA | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HERBERS | LEGAL CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SIKORSKI | FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA DODDS | WISH GRANTING CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON KOBYLARCZYK | TREASURER | 1.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONA MANCUSO | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOND | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY COURTNEY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DRANZIK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GEHRKE | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA GRAVERSON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HAGENOW | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD HAMILTON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GAVIN HATTERSLEY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVINA MISTRY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MCINTOSH | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI MOWERY PERRIGO | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE NIZNANSKY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY NOLL | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEA O'RORKE | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA WORLD PATTERSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/11/24) | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI GORSKY POLLACK | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$267,985 | $38,148 | $306,133 |
| ISLARA VAZQUEZ LEINGANG | VP OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 40.00 |
Officer
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$105,635 | $14,724 | $120,359 |
| KRISTIN TEOFILO | SR. REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$120,547 | $16,682 | $137,229 |
| WENDY COZZENS | VP OF PHILANTHROPY | 40.00 |
Highest
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$118,028 | $17,038 | $135,066 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $10,996,862 | $13,074,202 | $22,286,469 | $-2,077,340 |
| 2023 | $10,188,261 | $9,451,607 | $22,372,145 | $736,654 |
| 2022 | $10,069,545 | $8,071,134 | $19,857,216 | $1,998,411 |
| 2021 | $8,322,945 | $5,859,565 | $20,875,834 | $2,463,380 |
| 2020 | $6,275,802 | $5,900,260 | $15,824,378 | $375,542 |
| 2019 | $8,191,688 | $7,397,508 | $14,804,830 | $794,180 |
| 2018 | $8,176,988 | $7,238,032 | $14,597,336 | $938,956 |
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