MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 860726985 501(c)(3) Human Services

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$15,979,335
Total Expenses
$16,108,255
Total Assets
$5,353,339
Net Assets
$2,614,092
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
LUCIANO MANZO
Phone
6022309900
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1993, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $16.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TOGETHER, WE CREATE 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,835,167
Program Service Revenue $1,968,386
Investment Income $175,782
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $15,979,335

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,739,567
Salaries & Benefits $3,185,533
Fundraising Expenses $1,669,897
Program Expenses $12,742,602
Other Expenses $4,183,155
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,108,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $15,979,335 $12,240,052 +0.3%
Expenses $16,108,255 $12,393,466 +0.3%
Net Income $-128,920 $-153,414 -0.2%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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
6
$286,358
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GILLI SINCLAIR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYNE MILLARD VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN POLIN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT LEWIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR NICHOLS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMIAN THORNTON DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH CHONG DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAIRUS TARAPORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN LAU DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHIAS CHICKA MORDI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DENSMORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA MALDONADO DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIV GARITH DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TASIA FILIPPATOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCIANO MANZO PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$256,358 $30,000 $286,358
CARLY GALLI VICE-PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$144,980 $4,690 $149,670
SYLVIA HOPKINS VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$122,117 $4,068 $126,185
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 $15,979,335 $16,108,255 $5,353,339 $-128,920
2023 $12,240,052 $12,393,466 $5,074,278 $-153,414
2022 $6,177,730 $6,205,805 $4,712,353 $-28,075
2021 $4,960,773 $4,792,966 $4,646,772 $167,807
2020 $8,593,574 $8,877,217 $4,040,360 $-283,643
2019 $8,706,311 $8,878,759 $4,602,890 $-172,448
2018 $7,648,708 $7,621,417 $4,230,807 $27,291
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